Pine Mountain East and West Loop Trails 4.6 Miles

Enjoy Spring views as we walk forest floors up to a scenic mountain top overlooking Allatoona Lake on this figure-eight loop in Carterville's Pine Mountain Recreation Area. The trail has an elevation gain of 1,279 making it moderately challenging, taking about 2.5 hours, with a stop at the summit to enjoy the views.

My hiking style is slow and steady, taking periodic breaks for snacks and enjoying our surroundings. We'll start at the trailhead off Komatsu Drive and follow switchbacks, then hike counter clockwise on the Boot Trail to the stunning viewpoint of the Allatoona Lakes, Kennesaw Mountain, Stone Mountain, and the Atlanta skyline. We'll then circle around the East Loop before finishing the West Loop.

AllTrails map link: Pine Mountain East and West Trail. I will hike with light-moderate, intermittent rain, and cold.

Photo credit: atlantatrails.com, for educational purposes only.