5.5 mi
Distance
2,297 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 54m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Rabun Bald Trail via Hale Ridge Road is an out-and-back trail in Chattahoochee National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Rabun County, Georgia. It is 5.5 miles long and gains 2,297 feet. The nearest town is Sky Valley, Georgia, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 787 ft |
| High point | 2.8 mi | 1,419 ft |
| End | 5.5 mi | 787 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sky Valley, GA · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Rabun County, GA
- Jurisdiction:
- Chattahoochee National Forest · United States Forest Service
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3 Forks
3 Forks
Half Ridge, Bartram, Rabun Bald, and Holcomb Creek Loop
Holcomb Creek Falls and Ammons Falls
3 Forks
Rabun Bald
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