The Breathtaking Juta-Chaukhi Trail: A Hiker's Paradise

Getting There

• Car

  From Stone Mountain, head northwest on Main St toward E Mountain St. Merge onto US-78 W/US-278 W. Continue on US-78 W for about 40 miles. Merge onto I-285 N and continue for 15 miles. Take exit 39 for US-441 N toward Gainesville. Continue on US-441 N for approximately 70 miles. Take the exit toward GA-75 N and merge onto GA-75 N. Follow GA-75 N for about 25 miles, then take a left onto GA-75 ALT N. Drive for another 15 miles until you reach Juta. The Juta-Chaukhi trail is located on Juta - Mountain Chaukhebi Rd. Look for the trailhead which is marked and accessible from the road. Note that road conditions may vary, so proceed with caution.

• Public Transportation

  From Stone Mountain, take the MARTA train to Five Points Station in downtown Atlanta. From there, transfer to a Greyhound bus or a similar intercity bus service heading toward Tbilisi, as Juta is not directly accessible by public transit. Make sure to check the bus schedule in advance, as services may vary. You will need to get off at Tbilisi and then arrange for a taxi or a rideshare service to take you to Juta. The drive from Tbilisi to Juta is approximately 2 hours. Ensure to confirm the fare with your taxi driver before starting the journey.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  If you prefer not to drive or use public transport, you can use a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft to travel from Stone Mountain to Juta. Open the app and enter 'Juta - Mountain Chaukhebi Rd' as your destination. The approximate fare will depend on the time of day and demand, but expect to pay around $100 to $150 for the trip, which takes about 2 hours depending on traffic conditions. Make sure to confirm with your driver about the best route to take to avoid any delays.