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A nice loop course that includes the second highest point in Georgia.


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Map Key

15.2

Miles

24.5

KM

84%

Runnable

4,616' 1,407 m

High

2,301' 701 m

Low

3,224' 983 m

Up

3,224' 983 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

56%

Max Grade (29°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Views

Overview

In the words of race director Sean "Run Bum" Blanton, the Sky to Summit races are a transition.
  • A transition from fall to winter.
  • A transition from the North Georgia to the rugged mountains of North Carolina.
  • A transition from city life to country mountain life.
  • From self-doubt to absolute certainty.
  • From everyday, to the epic of the mountains!

Need to Know

Start time for the 25K is scheduled for 8:00 A.M. Always check latest email notifications for any changes.

Runner Notes

There will be two fully stocked aid stations and one fluid only aid station to ensure a supported race experience.

Description

The course contains miles of beautiful singletrack trails, beautiful waterfalls, and several small bridge and water crossings. Runners will climb to the summit of Rabun Bald, the second highest point in GA at over 4,700 feet in elevation. A short climb to the top of Rabun Bald fire tower will provide a gorgeous 360-degree view of mountains in three different states.

Flora & Fauna

This is a late fall season race. Some remaining fall leaf color will be seen in the crisp fall air.

Contacts

Shared By:

Victor Mariano with improvements by Kristi Kempton

Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 3 votes

#2

in Sky Valley

#3458

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#2

in Sky Valley

#60

in Georgia

#3,458

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Photos

From Rabun Bald summit tower.
Oct 13, 2020 near Mountai…, GA
Holcomb Creek Falls.
Oct 28, 2020 near Mountai…, GA
Ammons Creek Falls.
Oct 28, 2020 near Mountai…, GA
Rabun Bald summit
Oct 12, 2020 near Mountai…, GA
View from just below the summit of Rabun Bald on the Three Forks Trail.
Jul 25, 2017 near Mountai…, GA
Summit of Rabun Bald - Three Fork Trails
Jul 25, 2017 near Mountai…, GA

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Nov 15, 2020
Wade Tonkin
Heck of a run with some dramatic steep climbs and descents, amazing views and awesome waterfalls. Can't wait to do it again next year. 14.4mi — 4h 32m
Nov 10, 2019
Charles Alesi
hells yeah! 15mi — 3h 30m
Nov 10, 2019
Julio Santana
Crazy hills! — 4h 23m
Nov 10, 2019
Jennifer Butz
Great race with gorgeous views. 15.2mi — 6h 00m
Nov 8, 2019
Katie Smith
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