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Blue Loop

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.7 (9)
  1. Areas
  2. GA
  3. …Northern Georgia
  4. …Rutledge
  5. Hard Labor Creek State Park
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“A flowy beginner/intermediate loop passing along the creek multiple times. ”

Michael Ahnemann
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4.1

Miles

6.5

KM
Singletrack

762' 232 m

High

613' 187 m

Low

399' 122 m

Up

390' 119 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Family Friendly The beautiful cascading creek at several locations, mnakes this a popular destination for hikers, and others seeking a peaceful picnic or a summer splash.

Description

The Blue Trail is finally receiving an upgrade that has changed much of the trail in the area. It is designed to be mostly fast and flowy with a few easy hills and technical challenges. It passes alongside the creek four separate times along the way, with ideal stopping spots for rest or picnics.

The accessibility of resting places makes this trail popular among trail runners and hikers, so be conscientious of the foot traffic on trail.

Contacts

Local Club: SORBA - Athens

Land Manager: GA Department Natural Resources

Shared By:

Michael Ahnemann with improvements by Ted Hyatt
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Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 9 votes

#1

in Hard Labor Creek State Park

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Trail Rankings

#1

in Hard Labor Creek State…

#245

in Georgia

#13,417

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Peaceful waterfall near the intersection of two creeks on the Blue Loop. This makes an ideal picnic spot!
Dec 4, 2015 near Social…, GA
Site of the planned creekside rest and picnic area, easily accessible from the Red and Blue Trails.
Jul 12, 2013 near Social…, GA
Spider Lilies, blooming in July
Jul 29, 2020 near Social…, GA
Typical waypoint sign near another cascading creek site on the Blue Loop.
Dec 4, 2015 near Social…, GA
Creek shot while on the Blue Loop.
Jun 24, 2017 near Social…, GA

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Sep 2, 2023
Robert Jordan
Trail clear and in good shape.
Apr 21, 2018
Peggy Bristol Kinney
Nov 25, 2016
travis marx
6mi
Sep 5, 2016
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