Incredible Hidden Jeep Trail and Overlook in North Georgia

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2 жыл бұрын

This is the first video on KZfaq of YJ Gap. YJ Gap is a rough trail that runs up a steep hill to a breathtaking overlook of the north Georgia Mountains. The overlook faces south. It is located in a hairpin curve on Georgia Highway 60, 1.6 miles northwest of Suches, Georgia. If you enjoyed this video and the information I provided has been useful, please consider subscribing and giving this video a thumbs up. It is greatly appreciated.
Here is some of the only information I could find on the internet about this place:
www.topozone.com/georgia/unio...
Trail Location: Dropped pin
goo.gl/maps/4BjvkXC5qZAr7d6z5

Пікірлер: 72

@Hollowsmith Жыл бұрын

If you want a great overlook (and another challenging trail), you should take the Forest Road that goes almost to the summit of Rich Mountain between Ellijay and Blue Ridge. The key to getting the great overlook on that one is to park beside the trail when it gets about 300 yards from the summit (you gotta know the spot), and then walk the summit. In summer the leaves are too dense for a good view, but starting around November, it becomes an epic sunrise or sunset location. And just like this one, it's not well known at all. I know very few locals that even know there's a forest road that goes up there. The summit is over 4,000ft.

@treybradley1698 7 ай бұрын

I wanna try to visit this. Can you share coordinates of the trail head?

@andrewk2516 Жыл бұрын

Just hit this trail, absolutely a hidden gem. The views were spectacular and a fun little trail. It's one way but clearly doesn't see much traffic. It definitely requires 4x4 and high clearance, but once at the top it's all worth it. Thanks for the tip!

@sh1552cy0549 Жыл бұрын

Caleb. Just want to say that I’ve been watching your videos for a while. What I love about your videos is that you have authentic content. It’s you and your son or extended family and you guys just explore and make the most of it. I too am a Jeeper and like exploring Southern Appalachia with my son. Keep doing what you love and making memories. And feel free to keep making videos for us to watch. 👍

@southernappalachianrecon Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your come to and I’m glad you enjoy watching. This stuff never gets old to me and I’ll most likely make KZfaq videos of my adventures for the rest of my life because I like sharing these experiences with other folks like you 💯🤙

@joeywaters5106 2 жыл бұрын

Went up the trail yesterday. It was assume and a beautiful view at the top

@TealOxAdv Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

@outinlawrence3456 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! This trip is so interesting. Hope to enjoy this life as you are.

@joecollier9445 Жыл бұрын

Great video, gonna have to check it out!

@lowrangeoverland9013 Жыл бұрын

great ride and view💯🚙🇺🇲🇺🇲🏆

@vibelife5133 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks👍

@billmitchell7731 2 жыл бұрын

Like number 26 buddy. Awsome trail and thanks for sharing this beautiful place 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏

@terryw.milburn8565 2 жыл бұрын

Mighty Fine Views Along The Way, Thanks Caleb ! Hay Noah ! ATB T God Bless

@anotherdayanotheradventure1 2 жыл бұрын

That was a cool trail and great view, keep the video’s coming.

@southernappalachianrecon 2 жыл бұрын

Will do! Thanks for watching 💯🤙

@Glittergunsandgravelroads Жыл бұрын

Hello from Douglasville 👋 I just found you, but loving it! Awesome trail. Looking forward to riding it soon

@warmeds2009 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome........

@woodwoman9130 Жыл бұрын

Wow beautiful

@dhunter48951 Жыл бұрын

I will be up there this weekend. I'll try it.

@treybradley1698 7 ай бұрын

This is awesome! I wanna go hit this soon!

@southernappalachianrecon 7 ай бұрын

Do it! You’ll have a blast 💯👍

@Whittmike2011 Жыл бұрын

That view though!!! Honestly, I was expecting to have to peak through the tree limbs to see something. Now I wanna pack a picnic and find this spot! Such a beautiful overlook that held up to the intro. Nice little up hill ride that I just added to my bucket list. I really appreciate the video Caleb!! 5 STARS

@southernappalachianrecon 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind words. It really is one of my favorite spots in north central Georgia. I hope you make it up there some time to enjoy that picnic and the view 💯👍

@cullenwhite4005 5 ай бұрын

@@southernappalachianreconsadly brother with all the attention on the KZfaq video it ultimately got this beautiful trail closed

@bruceroberts3210 Ай бұрын

@@cullenwhite4005 Yep, people gotta tell the whole world about these places, and next thing you know, they're closed/gated off.

@kc8998 Жыл бұрын

20:20 Soggy Bottom Boys.. 👌👍

@waterandlandadventures4319 Жыл бұрын

Hi just found your channel. I live just south of you from Pickens GA. I am in Cherokee County. Just subscribed.

@bobbuttrey8827 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Video, we drove up a few weeks ago. since a short trail we thought not airing down would be fine, 1/2 way up at the sharp right we changed our minds. Awesome!!!!! Trail and incredible view. my Tacoma TRD OR and a stock 4runner TRD Off road. I will try and not underestimate any trail again. so worth the drive though. anything else close to there that is like that, just off the side of road? Thanks again , hope to see you out there sometime.

@cullenwhite4005 Жыл бұрын

Take forest service road 42-2 it’s very close to this there’s some free camping and a fish hatchery if ur interested in trout fishing there’s so many trails to explore out there it’s called frank gross recreation area I think

@brandond73 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Alpharetta and would love to tag along on an adventure with my kids.

@MediocreDualSportRider 2 ай бұрын

Went to the overlook yesterday on a dual sport. If you take a left at the overlook, they are purposely dropping trees to block the trail.

@southernappalachianrecon 2 ай бұрын

Yeah the trail you are talking about follows the ridge line and dead ends at some private property. I’ve been to the end of it. Very narrow trail, nowhere to get turned around so you’ll have to back all the way out if you get to the end. There’s really nothing worth seeing down that way, the overlook is as good as it gets.

@gator1984atcomcast Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the ride.

@southernappalachianrecon 9 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@g0ldful Жыл бұрын

Do you definitely need aftermarket suspension+big tires to make it up? Have a stock Cherokee XJ but could borrow a family members built TJ if need be

@southernappalachianrecon Жыл бұрын

I’d go with the TJ if it were me 👍

@MIAPhilly Жыл бұрын

Good video, thanks a ton. How long did it take you to go from the start to the top and back down again?

@southernappalachianrecon Жыл бұрын

It usually takes about an hour or so and it depends on how long you chill at the top 💯👍

@MIAPhilly Жыл бұрын

@Southern Appalachian Recon thanks. I took a run at it but the road was completely washed out near that huge tree and rock near the start.

@GoDawgs18 8 ай бұрын

What a trail and view. Thanks for sharing. Do you think a Silverado on a 6 inch lift with 35s would do good? Not sure how tight it would be. I live about an hour away near Dawsonville

@southernappalachianrecon 8 ай бұрын

There’s a tree on the upper part of the trail that may be a little tight to get past with the 6 inch lift but other than that it should be doable with a little skill 💯👍

@GoDawgs18 8 ай бұрын

⁠@@southernappalachianreconthanks, just subbed. Do you mean the tree growing around the rock? It does look a little tight

@klstearmer 6 ай бұрын

@@southernappalachianrecon are you saying it's like a down tree with limited height access so something like a full size truck with maybe 3" lift would work better?

@waterandlandadventures4319 Жыл бұрын

I don't think the trail is wide enough for my F-250 Super Duty but nice trail.

@southernappalachianrecon Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s a little tight in places. A 250 is probably too big for this one.

@lescobrando299 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know any good trails bear cherry log? Also can I park my truck on the side for this one?

@southernappalachianrecon 2 жыл бұрын

I guess you could park on the side of the highway at the bottom of this trail but there’s not tons of room. Cashes Valley Rd. is very close to Cherry Log. It’s an out and back trail with lots of water crossings west of Hwy 515.

@02to06TUNDRAFAN Жыл бұрын

Dude. I just passed there yesterday and saw a little jeep renegade driving in there. I didn't see a posted sign but wasn't sure if they were driving up their private property

@southernappalachianrecon Жыл бұрын

😂 no shot a Renegade made it up in there

@02to06TUNDRAFAN Жыл бұрын

@@southernappalachianrecon that's what made me think it wasn't a trail, I know some people wheel them but they can't do anything too serious in them haha. After watching your video I was like I wonder where they had to turn that little thing around. I'll be heading up there to check it out in the day soon. Then if all goes well I'll have to head up early enough to catch a sunrise. I've watched the sunrise from preacher's rock and it was awsome. I can imagine it will be great from there too!

@southernappalachianrecon Жыл бұрын

@@02to06TUNDRAFAN There isn’t really anywhere to turn around at until you’re about 3/4 of the way up. I bet we probably passed each other on 60 the other day because I actually rode YJ gap, did Flatland Road, and ate at Cooper’s Creek Store this past Sunday. Matter of fact, I think I remember seeing a big black Tundra at the store.

@02to06TUNDRAFAN Жыл бұрын

@@southernappalachianrecon yeah that was probably me. I stopped at the store as that's where I got service again. My Google maps froze right before I got to the pin I had dropped. I was a bit further down 60 looking for fs 333 and the swinging bridge. Had I seen your jeep go up in there I probably would have followed

@Nonfat_Snacks Жыл бұрын

@@southernappalachianrecon do you have the exact location for this place

@joeywaters5106 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Flatlands Road. It’s a lot rougher.

@madeleines3259 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know any places around newton county ga ?

@southernappalachianrecon 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard of Flatlands Road but haven’t done it yet, it’s on my list. Rougher sounds good to me 💯🤙

@southernappalachianrecon 2 жыл бұрын

@@madeleines3259 I don’t know anything about Newton County, GA. I stay in the mountains.

@A2media23 Жыл бұрын

You think a raptor will fit ? Just moved to GA from AZ looking for good trails

@southernappalachianrecon 9 ай бұрын

If you’re careful. The trail is narrow in spots, especially towards the top 💯👍

@adamtedder700 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think you could get a full size truck up there

@southernappalachianrecon 2 жыл бұрын

Yes with some suspension lift, good all terrain tires and 4 low, I wouldn’t risk it in anything stock

@marcjohnson8488 8 ай бұрын

How long is this trail?

@southernappalachianrecon 8 ай бұрын

Little under half a mile if I had to guess

@Nonfat_Snacks Жыл бұрын

I got a rough trail you would love, one of the roughest public trails in ga.

@southernappalachianrecon Жыл бұрын

I have plans to make a video of Flatland Road and Cashes Valley. Those go kinda hard 💯🤙

@Nonfat_Snacks Жыл бұрын

@@southernappalachianrecon I love flatland. I call it the trenches 🤣. Hit me up when you go man

@DimplesChild401 4 ай бұрын

Anybody been here this month or last month? Is it washed out or rutted out?

@cullenwhite4005 3 ай бұрын

It’s shut down because of all the attention sadly

@ryanmalone2681 10 ай бұрын

Could be a bit hard on my GS.

@southernappalachianrecon 9 ай бұрын

Yeah, some trails are tough with a longer wheel base

@tonyfuller-ts4jq 5 ай бұрын

Only in a jeep

@onesecureone Жыл бұрын

Cool name yj gap but I got a TJ