Conquer two mountains along the Appalachian Trail in north Georgia for an epic day hike! From Unicoi Gap, hike up and over Rocky Mountain to then take on Tray Mountain, capturing great views from both. Bring your sense of adventure and plenty of water on this one.

Begin the hike at the large parking area at Unicoi Gap. You'll be taking the AT northbound which leaves the parking area on the right (south) near the info sign and the AT marker.

The trail immediately heads up Rocky Mountain. The trail is quite, well... rocky, making the journey all the more difficult. Not to mention the near 1000 feet per mile elevation gain. At just over .8 miles you'll pass the blue-blazed Rocky Mountain Trail on the left and at 1.3 miles you summit Rocky Mountain. Enjoy two views to the south spaced a tenth of a mile apart before heading steeply down to Indian Grave Gap. Keep in mind you'll be ascending this section on the way back when you're nice and tired.

Cross the road and continue following the white blazes. The next mile is easier, gaining at a more moderate rate of 550 feet/mile. Cross over Tray Mountain Road, pass a blue-blazed side trail and a couple campsites along the way. After this you'll hike up two ascents at around 800 feet/mile. The first before you reach Tray Gap and the second from Tray Gap to the summit. Just before the gap, a small view opens on the right giving you a view of Tray Mountain in front of you just behind the trees.

Cross the road at Tray Gap, passing a blank (at the time) info sign and soon entering Tray Mountain Wilderness. Just before the summit, another small view opens up to the north. At the top of Tray Mountain, a view opens up to the south and a few feet down the trail another to the north giving you good views on both sides of the mountain. Stop and take a break, you earned it. All that's left to do is head back the way you came.

Other shorter options for Tray Mountain include beginning at Indian Grave Gap and beginning at Tray Gap.