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2.2 miles
Distance
253 ft
Climb
-253 ft
Descent
00:47:00
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
1,707 ft
Altitude min
1,938 ft
Altitude max
1,711 ft
Altitude start
1,709 ft
Altitude end
-23%
Grade max
24.1%
Grade min
5,046 ft
Distance climb
4,426 ft
Distance down
1,893 ft
Distance flat
00:47:00
Avg time

Western Rim Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Five Points Recreation Area
    Trenton, Georgia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #1955 in Hiking [+]
    • #71893 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Georgia Department of Natural Resources

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AI Generated Description

Western Rim Loop is a 2 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Trenton Georgia. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 47 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 15, 2026 @ 1:19pm (America/New_York)
Jan 15, 2026
 One tree down across the trail near the overlook at the power lines. Trail is in better condition than a few years ago on my previous visit.
Jul 9, 2024 @ 1:55am
Jul 9, 2024
 Excellent condition, impressive reroutes for erosion, superb trail!
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Western Rim Loop located?
      Western Rim Loop is located in Five Points Recreation Area, Trenton, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Five Points Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.83882, -85.48422.
      ▼ How hard is Western Rim Loop?
      Western Rim Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Western Rim Loop?
      Western Rim Loop has 253 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 253 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,707 ft to 1,938 ft.
      ▼ Is Western Rim Loop a point to point trail?
      Western Rim Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Western Rim Loop?
      Western Rim Loop is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Western Rim Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Western Rim Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Western Rim Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Western Rim Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Western Rim Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 17 minutes to hike Western Rim Loop. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Western Rim Loop?
      Western Rim Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 216 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 304 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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