The best walks and hikes in Overflow Wilderness Study Area
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Last updated: November 11, 2025
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1. Glenn Falls via Glen Falls Trail — Nantahala National Forest
4.21km
01:24
210m
210m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26
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2. Rabun Bald via Bartram Trail — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
4.46km
01:30
230m
230m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Ranger Falls loop — Nantahala National Forest
5.60km
01:43
190m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Jones Knob via Hickory Knut Trail — Nantahala National Forest
17.1km
06:22
680m
680m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
6. Cliffside Lake & Vista Trail loop — Nantahala National Forest
3.26km
01:11
120m
110m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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7. Scaly Mountain loop from Sky Valley
5.91km
02:29
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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8. Rabun Bald Observation Tower loop from Sky Valley
12.9km
03:59
480m
480m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9. Rabun Bald Observation Tower loop from Sky Valley
26.9km
08:22
1,020m
1,020m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Scaly Mountain loop from Highlands
5.20km
01:49
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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