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Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area

Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area

The best running trails in Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area

17runs

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Running in Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Hike Inn & Amicalola Falls loop — Amicalola Falls State Park	Expert 02:33 19.6km
Springer Mountain via Appalachian Approach Trail — Blue Ridge Mountains	Expert 03:19 23.5km
Springer Mountain via Appalachian Trail — Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area	Intermediate 00:23 3.19km
Amicalola Falls & Hike Inn loop — Amicalola Falls State Park	Expert 02:21 19.2km
Ball Mountain via Benton Mackaye Trail & Appalachian Trail loop — Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area	Intermediate 00:53 6.63km
Benton McKaye & Appalachian Trail loop from Three Forks — Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area	Intermediate 00:53 7.00km
Long Creek Falls loop from Three Forks — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest	Intermediate 00:53 7.50km
Long Creek Falls loop via Benton MacKaye Ridge Trail & Noontoola Road — Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area	Expert 02:02 16.4km
Big John Dick Mountain loop via Benton MacKaye Trail & Bryson Gap Road — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest	Expert 02:30 18.6km

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Hike Inn & Amicalola Falls loop — Amicalola Falls State Park
02:33
19.6km
7:49/km
730m
740m
Expert
12
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Springer Mountain via Appalachian Approach Trail — Blue Ridge Mountains
03:19
23.5km
8:28/km
890m
890m
Expert
6
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Springer Mountain via Appalachian Trail — Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area
00:23
3.19km
7:22/km
120m
120m
Intermediate
4
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Amicalola Falls & Hike Inn loop — Amicalola Falls State Park
02:21
19.2km
7:19/km
670m
670m
Expert
2
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Ball Mountain via Benton Mackaye Trail & Appalachian Trail loop — Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area
00:53
6.63km
8:00/km
210m
210m
Intermediate
2
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Benton McKaye & Appalachian Trail loop from Three Forks — Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area
00:53
7.00km
7:35/km
250m
250m
Intermediate
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Long Creek Falls loop from Three Forks — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
00:53
7.50km
7:05/km
180m
180m
Intermediate
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Long Creek Falls loop via Benton MacKaye Ridge Trail & Noontoola Road — Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area
02:02
16.4km
7:25/km
440m
450m
Expert
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Big John Dick Mountain loop via Benton MacKaye Trail & Bryson Gap Road — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
02:30
18.6km
8:03/km
510m
510m
Expert
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Len Foote Hike Inn – Springer Mountain loop from Burnt Mountain Estates

03:37

26.2km

8:17/km

900m

900m

Expert

8

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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