5.9 mi
Distance
646 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 11m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Richard B. Russell Loop Trails is a loop trail in Richard B. Russell State Park, managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks and Historic Sites Division, in Elbert County, Georgia. It is 5.9 miles long. The nearest town is Lowndesville, South Carolina, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 159 ft |
| High point | 3.2 mi | 187 ft |
| End | 5.9 mi | 159 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks and Historic Sites Division
Source of truth
- Richard B. Russell State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Lowndesville, SC · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Elbert County, GA
- Jurisdiction:
- Richard B. Russell State Park · Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks and Historic Sites Division
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(706) 213-2045
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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Horse Trail 8 (White), Horse Trail 4 (Brown), Horse Trail 3 (Gray), Horse Trail 4 (Brown)
Horse Trail 8 (White), Horse Trail 4 (Brown), Horse Trail 1 (Green)
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Richard B. Russell State Park
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