Lake Winfield Scott Trail - Hiking trail near Blairsville, Georgia, United States - Description
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| Name | Lake Winfield Scott Trail | |
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| Summary | This loop trail follows the lakeshore | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 0.4 miles / 0.6 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Lake Views | |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Blairsville, Georgia, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/conf/trail_brochure_desc.htm | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
This loop trail follows the lakeshore on a gentle grade, allowing easy access for fishing. Part of the trail is paved but
most is gravel surfaced.
Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 9.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto GA 180 and go 7 miles to the main entrance to Lake Winfield Scott campground. Turn left into the campground. Follow this road over a hill and continue straight ahead into a gravel parking
lot at the foot of the hill. Walk straight through the parking lot to reach the trail.
| Latitude | 34.7408014035 degrees / 34° 44.448' / 34° 44' 26.89" |
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| Longitude | -83.9694929123 degrees / -83° 58.170' / -83° 58' 10.17" |
| Created by Nick on 12/12/2007 |
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- Comments
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