Stands of hemlock, white pine, hickory, black walnut, and magnolia cling to the mountain slopes of granite and milky quartz. Delicate mosses and colorful lichens adorn the boulders bordering much of the trail. In spring, the trail comes alive with blooming magnolias and wildflowers including wild iris, trillium, bloodroot, and fleabane. The trail begins at the parking lot. This trail encircles Dockery Lake and is accessible to the handicapped.
Footpaths provide access to fishing areas around the lake.
The trail begins at the parking lot. Located along a beautiful mountain stream. The headwaters is a trophy trout stream. Camping, hiking, fishing. 1881 Highway 515, PO Box 9, Blairsville, GA 30512.