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A great hike on mostly singletrack with areas of exposed roots and rocks.


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4.2

Miles

6.7

KM

Loop

1,082' 330 m

High

848' 258 m

Low

490' 149 m

Up

489' 149 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (3°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Geological Significance · Historical Significance · River/Creek · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Overview

A great loop utilizing the best forested singletrack trails of Boling Park.

Description

Starting at the church parking lot, head past the gate and follow the white-blazed White Trail to the left. The trail is all singletrack that leads through covered forest and, in some areas, along an elevated river bank.

Take the White Trail along the river, turning left at the purple blaze onto the Purple Trail. Follow the Purple Trail uphill. The trail starts off as singletrack while climbing into to the forest. The trail reaches the old forest road and turns left for a quick downhill before continuing to climb up to the intersection with the Yellow Trail.

At the turn, follow the Yellow Trail south back to the river. The trail is mostly singletrack with some wider sections near the north end. While the grades are challenging, the trail isn't overly strenuous, and this is especially pleasant as it is well-shaded. The trail has yellow blazes every 10-20 yards, so navigating isn't too confusing. At the river, take the White Trail west back to the church.

Contacts

Shared By:

Mike Brake with improvements by James Alaska

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Towering trees greet you along the Purple Trail.
Apr 3, 2017 near Canton, GA
A bridge crossing makes for easy passage over Puckett Creek.
Apr 3, 2017 near Canton, GA
The Etowah River meanders gently alongside the White Trail.
Apr 3, 2017 near Canton, GA
Nice footbridge, on Etowah Trail
Jul 22, 2016 near Canton, GA
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Jan 3, 2021
Lourdes Arteaga
Dec 14, 2019
Jennifer Williams
Sep 3, 2017
Gary Peacock
Aug 26, 2017
Kayla Williams
5.3mi
Aug 13, 2017
Scott Tackett
Fairly desolate. Parked at cemetery. Didn't see the big bridge. Despite original thoughts, we did not hear banjos near the river. 4.6mi
Aug 13, 2017
Jennifer Tater
Fairly desolate. Park at the church. Nice views of the river. Well marked trails. 4.6mi
Apr 2, 2017
Jessica Yesin
4.5mi
Feb 16, 2017
Chris Clanton
Beautiful day!!! Hiked this trail many years ago and was eager to get back on it after we moving back!
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