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1,457 ft
Distance
-12 ft
Descent
00:02:03
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
1,567 ft
Altitude min
1,580 ft
Altitude max
1,580 ft
Altitude start
1,568 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-5.1%
Grade max
0.3%
Grade min
866 ft
Distance down
00:02:03
Avg time
River Loop Start Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRich Mountain WMA - Cartecay Tract
Ellijay, Georgia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerGeorgia Department of Resources - Wildlife Division
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River Loop Start is a 1,457 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Ellijay Georgia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 7 miles avg distance
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Directions to river-loop-start trailhead
(34.646560, -84.438330)
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Where is River Loop Start located?
River Loop Start is located in Rich Mountain WMA - Cartecay Tract, Ellijay, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Rich Mountain WMA - Cartecay Tract trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.64656, -84.43833.
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How hard is River Loop Start?
River Loop Start is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for River Loop Start?
The trail has 4 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 478 m to 482 m.
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Is River Loop Start a point to point trail?
River Loop Start is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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