Name: Big Bend Trail #223
Rating: 3.5

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3.5 from 2 votes

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in Sumter National Forest

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Apr 17, 2021

Jakob Rohn

Nice round trip. Falls are difficult to access at the mid point and view from main tail is just OK. Moderate hike. Well maintained. 6.9mi — 2h 16m

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Big Bend Trail #223

2.6

4.1

Point to Point

2,332' 711 m

2,052' 626 m

249' 76 m

430' 131 m

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