Definitely would not recommend it. When my daughter was that age, I wouldn’t take her on a trail longer than a mile or two and mostly level. Even then I’d end up carrying her by the end. This trail is steep and uneven. Difficult for the child and difficult for you if you have to carry him or her.

There is a paved loop that runs off the main road that will get you there. I forgot the name but GPS took us right there.

I would think so since this is National Forest land. I would double-check with the nearest office, which is probably the one that is on 441 N past Talullah Gorge. Google National Forest Service regional offices.

Of course not, there are people stationed periodically along the 4.4 mile trail, their only job is to find the ticks and remove them for the safety of all guests.

No, it’s not necessary! If you are more comfortable with using trekking poles/hiking sticks, you can bring them, but the trail is very doable without them.

No there's not you can go anytime of the day or night

Of course dogs can go! I brought my dogs and they ran the trails like they were nothing.

Several people have slipped and fallen off of the rocky peak and ledges. So as long as you are careful where you step, you'll be just fine. There's a few important things you need to keep in mind. 1- Wear good study hiking boots or trail shoes, NO FLIP FLOPS!! 2- Make sure that you leave yourself plenty of time to get up and down the mountain, it WILL take you at least 4 hours from base camp to the peak. 3- Take plenty of water with you, there are no places to get water on the trail. 4- Take your time when climbing over the boulder fields and up the steeper sections. 5- Watch where you place your feet, as there are exposed roots and loose rocks everywhere on the trail. 6- Let someone know that you are going to be hiking the trail and what time you plan to be back home. Cell service is spotty and if you get caught on the mountain once the sun goes down, you had best have a flashlight, either that or plan on spending the night on Yonah.

I believe you can camp at the top and at the first landing as long as the Army rangers are not practicing the mountaineering. Caa ahead to make sure.

Mt Yonah is a solitary peak, so no creeks (unless it is raining). Bring fluids with you! Oh, you might want to confirm this before doing it, but much of what comprises the mount Yonah trail was created from private lands so you might just be able to bring your favorite bottle of beer or wine with you. I've taken one and she's up there for my lovely lady before and the view while we had our picnic was quite spectacular. Please be sure to bring all the trash out that you carry in. We always try to leave with more trash than we bring - an effort to make your next visit more pleasant.