5.0 star · Medium Loop

Jacks River and Bear Branch - Penitentiary Branch Trail

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Fannin County, Georgia

Trail length

25.7 km

Time

~1 day 1 hrs

Elevation Gain

660 m

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"A wonderous hike from the heart of Fannin County"

The Jacks River and Bear Branch - Penitentiary Branch Trail is a 25.7 km looped trail that starts and ends in Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Georgia. Based on our data, the trail is graded as Medium. For information on how we grade trails, please read measuring the difficulty of a hiking trail on hiiker. Also, check our latest community posts for trail updates.

This trail can be completed in approx 2 days. Caution is advised on trail times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info read about how we calculate hike time.

Features: wildlife wildflowers waterfalls scenic-views rivers partially-paved forest dog-friendly trail-running hiking fishing camping birding backpacking

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