Area: Dahlonega → Camp Wahsega → Woody Gap → Neels Gap
Time: 3–6 hours
Difficulty: Easy to moderate

📍 Start: Dahlonega Gold Museum
Task 1 — Gold Rush Kickoff
Take a photo of your Jeep at the Gold Museum or Dahlonega square.

Jeep-Friendly Coffee Options (Start Area)
Stop before leaving town:
Canopy + the Roots — Large lot nearby; excellent lattes.
Jethro’s Coffee & Public House — Outdoor seating, easy access.

Jeep-Friendly Shops Near Start
Overland Addict — Curated overlanding gear.
Grateful Days Outdoor Co. — Stickers, hiking gear, maps.

📍 Camp Wahsega Road / Bull Mountain Area
Task 2 — River Edge Stop
Take a tire-level photo at the riverside pull-off near Camp Wahsega.

Task 3 — FS Road Discovery
Drive a section of FS 28-1 or nearby Bull Mountain roads (easy gravel).

☕ Optional Coffee / Snack Stop
Barefoot Mountain Coffee — Gravel parking, scenic rural stop.

📍 Woody Gap → Neels Gap
Task 4 — Mountain Overlook Photo
Stop at the overlook and capture a ridge-top Jeep photo.

Task 5 — Steward Moment
Pick up at least 3 pieces of trash at an overlook or pull-off.

🍽️ Early Lunch Options (If Needed)
Along GA-60 / Suches corridor:
Two Wheels of Suches — Outdoor tables, popular with Jeepers.
Mountain Top Lodge Café — Check seasonal hours.

Along US-19 toward Neels Gap:
Wolfpen Gap Country Store — Grab-and-go food/drinks.
Jim’s Smokin’ Que (short detour) — Jeep meet-ups happen often.

📍 Neels Gap / Mountain Crossings
Task 6 — AT Marker Mission
Find the AT plaque or boot tree at the breezeway.

Jeep-Friendly Store Stop
Mountain Crossings Outfitters — Stickers, patches, hot drinks.

🏁 Finish
Snap a final photo under the breezeway of the stone building.

ROUTE PLAN: Dahlonega → Camp Wahsega Road → FS 28-1 → Woody Gap → Neels Gap

Address: 1 Public Square, Dahlonega
Begin on the historic downtown square.

1. From the Gold Museum, head north on GA-52/GA-9 (Morrison Moore Pkwy). 
2. Turn RIGHT onto Camp Wahsega Road. 
3. Continue approximately 6.5 miles. 
4. Pass Camp Wahsega 4-H Center on right. 
5. Road is paved, winding, scenic, and remote. 

1. Continue past the 4-H Center until you see signage for FS 28-1. 
2. Turn RIGHT onto FS 28-1. 
3. Drive approximately 5 miles toward Cooper Gap. 
4. Expect creek crossings, dense rhododendron tunnels, scenic ridge lines. 

Note:
FS 28-1 connects Camp Wahsega → Cooper Gap → Appalachian ridge networks.

Address: GA-60, Suches

1. Continue on FS 28-1 until reaching Cooper Gap. 
2. Follow signage directing toward Suches → GA-60. 
3. Turn LEFT onto GA-60. 
4. Drive approximately 3.5 miles to reach Woody Gap. 
5. Parking area, vault toilets, mountain views available.
    

Address: 12471 Gainesville Hwy, Blairsville

1. From Woody Gap, continue north on GA-60 toward Blood Mountain. 
2. Merge onto US-19/129 (via Turner's Corner or Suches). 
3. Continue approximately 10 miles to Neels Gap. 
4. Arrive at Mountain Crossings—the AT passes through the stone building.