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  2. GA
  3. …Northern Georgia
  4. …Rising Fawn
  5. Cloudland Canyon State Park
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12.1 mile 19.5 kilometer point to point
93% Runnable
Intermediate/Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 1,451' 442 m
Descent: -1,457' -444 m
High: 1,940' 591 m
Low: 810' 247 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 5% (3°)
Max Grade: 33% (18°)

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Trail shared by Victor Mariano

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“A beautiful trail half marathon at Cloudland Canyon State Park near Trenton, Georgia”

— Victor Mariano
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Overview

The park is located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, and it is one of the largest and most scenic parks in Georgia. Highlights of the park include thousand-foot deep canyons, sandstone cliffs, wild caves, waterfalls, cascading creeks, and dense woodland. For more information, visit the park's website.

Need to Know

The West Rim Trail is EXTREMELY rocky and technical. There are approximately eight miles of trails for this event. There will be one aid station at mile 6 - Sitton's Gulch trailhead.

Runner Notes

It could be very cold. Dress accordingly!

Description

This race course is STUNNING!

There will be no leaves on the trees to obstruct long views of two states (AL and TN) from the ridges.

The course includes three large waterfalls and numerous canyon views. Sitton's Gulch Trail is a favorite, with giant boulders, a beautiful cascading creek, and moss-covered rocks lining the gulch.

There will be one aid station for runners at mile 6.

Flora & Fauna

The event is held near the end of the winter season. There will be leaves on the trails but the trees will be bare.

History & Background

To find out more about the history of Cloudland Canyon, click here.

Contacts

Land Manager: GA Department Natural Resources

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Feb 10, 2019
Mike Schuckenbrock
Run w/Trista. Longest run for me ever. 37* and rain. Was seriously awesome though. 12.1mi — 2h 54m
Feb 9, 2019
Mike Schuckenbrock
Run with Trista - longest trail run (or any run) to date. 40* and raining!
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The remarkable Cloudland Canyon in Winter from one of the numerous overlooks on the West Rim Trail.
The remarkable Cloudland Canyon in Winter from…
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The second of three waterfalls that can be seen just off the trailhead for the West Rim Loop trail. This one can be seen when hiking down into the gorge trail.
The second of three waterfalls that can be seen…
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Cherokee Falls
Cherokee Falls
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Rim of the canyon
Rim of the canyon
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Travel companion looking at the third of three waterfalls that can be seen along the gorge trail at Cloudland State Park.
Travel companion looking at the third of three…
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Enjoying a moment of quiet at Cherokee Falls
Enjoying a moment of quiet at Cherokee Falls
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