The best running trails in Macon County
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runners
6
runs
Last updated: October 13, 2025
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1. Rabun Bald via Bartram Trail — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
12.8km
01:49
490m
490m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Running loop from Sky Valley
27.4km
03:33
1,030m
1,030m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
4. Cole Mountain – Yellow Mountain loop from Highlands
19.0km
02:44
770m
770m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
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5. Cullowhee Connector Trail loop from Cullowhee
6.88km
00:50
150m
150m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
runners
6. Cashiers Lake loop from Highlands
5.09km
00:32
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
7. Running loop from Cullowhee
4.71km
00:30
40m
40m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
runners
8. Cullowhee Connector Trail loop from Forest Hills
9.50km
01:09
200m
200m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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