HOW TO GET TO THE NEW PARKING LOT:

From the north: Drive south on GA-75/Helen Hwy. Turn LEFT onto Tom Bell Road. Take your first LEFT onto Chambers road. In about 0.5 miles, you will see a gravel road on the left, marked by a yellow and brown sign saying Yonah.

From the south: Drive north on GA-75/Helen Hwy. Turn RIGHT onto Tom Bell Road. Take the second RIGHT onto Chambers Road. In about 0.5 miles, you will see a gravel road on the right, marked by a yellow and brown sign saying Yonah.

NEW TRAIL:

The trail head is very obvious - just before reaching the parking spaces, you will see it on your left. The trail is pretty scenic, but those new to hiking BE ADVISED: this is not the easiest trail to hike. It's approximately 1.5 miles long, and in this fairly short distance I believe there is an elevation gain of between 1,000 and 1,500 feet.

BRING ALOT OF WATER!!! For those who have never been, There is NO water source anywhere on this mountain. My fellow hikers and I brough a gallon of water each, and it was ALMOST enough for a 24 hour stay.

The normal trail brings you to the lower landing zone; It's a pretty large, flat, grassy area perfect for camping, has two fire rings (one near each end of this small field), and a nice rock to sit on and look out to the small nearby towns at night. If you continue along the trail it becomes extremely steep, but is the only way to get to the main face. Wish I had a dirt bike or 4-wheeler to get up it. This trail will lead you to the old gravel road; go right to continue up the road and it will bring you to the old parking lot, compete with a huge camping area, bathrooms, and connecting trails that lead to the main face.

I hope this helps answer some questions you may have about getting to your destination on Yonah. Happy hiking and happy climbing.