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ModerateOut and Back
Chattahoochee National Forest/Georgia

Rich Mountain Trail

Cherry Log, Georgia

5h 50m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
The Georgia 4000 Challenge includes three 4,000 foot mountains and is sponsored by the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club. The mountains are named Big Bald, Rich, andTickanetley Bald. The Rich Mountain Trail goes between Big Bald and Rich. All three mountains need bushwhacks.

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Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

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