Pinhoti Trail
Santa Claus Tract
From: http://www.cedartowngeorgia.gov/?page_id=1185
Ready for a close encounter with nature?
The Pinhoti Trail will put you smack dab in the middle of towering pines, wild dogwoods and soft meadows glowing with the late afternoon sun. The name itself -- Pinhoti -- means the "Turkey's Home" in Creek Indian, so chances are you'll see, or at least hear, a few fine feathered gobblers when you're on the trail.
A portion of the 300 plus-mile long premier long distance hiking trail (it starts in Gilmer County, Ga and ends near Sylacauga, Ala.) is located right here in Polk County in the Santa Claus Mountain area.
To get to the Santa Claus trailhead, follow Georgia Highway 100 south for 4.2 miles. Turn left on dirt road (Santa Claus Road) and proceed 0.5 miles to trailhead (4.7 miles total). The trailhead offers limited parking.