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2.6 miles
Distance
243 ft
Climb
-251 ft
Descent
00:18:27
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
1,201 ft
Altitude min
1,322 ft
Altitude max
1,296 ft
Altitude start
1,289 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-16.8%
Grade max
32%
Grade min
4,524 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,966 ft
Distance flat
00:18:27
Avg time

Jons Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Talking Rock Nature Preserve
    Jasper, Georgia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47299 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80081 in Trail Running
    • #59999 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    South Eastern Trust For Parks & Lands

The +/- 10-mile trail system has been constructed and is being used by bikers, runners, and walkers.

The +/- 3-mile green trail loop, Jon’s Trail, is smooth and flowy. It’s great for mountain bikers of all ages and abilities with very gradual climbs and descents. Newbies and veteran bikers often say that it’s one of the most fun trails in North Georgia.

The additional trails are similar in feel but ride a little faster and have some technical elements for cyclists with a little more experience. The Pickens and Grinning trails are considered the prettiest for hiking.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 114 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 423 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Jons Trail Trail Reports

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Aug 10, 2026 @ 7:25am (America/New_York)
Aug 10, 2026
Aug 15, 2025 @ 3:12pm
Aug 15, 2025
 Can go as fast as you dare on this pine needle covered trail.
Aug 10, 2025 @ 12:05pm
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Jul 21, 2025 @ 6:43pm
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on Aug 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4.3 ★★★★★
      13 Ratings
      5 ★ 54%
      4 ★ 31%
      3 ★ 8%
      2 ★ 8%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Suec1962
      Great trail with enough loops, drops and climbs to be interesting
      AFunFox
      Yes it’s a green. Yes it says beginners. No it’s not boring. There is flow for days out here. There is also a trail in the middle that is a downhill trail. It has two small rock drops that can be rolled and three big table tops that can be rolled. Highly recommend.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jons Trail located?
      Jons Trail is located in Talking Rock Nature Preserve, Jasper, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Talking Rock Nature Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.54271, -84.52635.
      ▼ How hard is Jons Trail?
      Jons Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jons Trail?
      Jons Trail has 243 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 251 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,201 ft to 1,322 ft.
      ▼ Is Jons Trail a point to point trail?
      Jons Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jons Trail?
      Jons Trail is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jons Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jons Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jons Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jons Trail are:
      • March (33 activities)
      • August (27 activities)
      • April (26 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Jons Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jons Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jons Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Jons Trail. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jons Trail?
      Jons Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 2,011 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,071 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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