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Macon County

Routes
Running Trails
United States
North Carolina

Macon County

The best running trails in Macon County

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Running in Macon County 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 Macon County—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.

Rabun Bald via Bartram Trail — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Expert

01:49

12.8km

Holcomb Creek Trail waterfalls loop — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Intermediate

00:25

2.88km

Running loop from Sky Valley
Expert

03:33

27.4km

Cashiers Lake loop from Highlands
Intermediate

00:32

5.09km

Cole Mountain – Yellow Mountain loop from Highlands
Expert

02:44

19.0km

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    Rabun Bald via Bartram Trail — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

    01:49

    12.8km

    8:29/km

    490m

    490m

    Expert

    2

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    2

    Holcomb Creek Trail waterfalls loop — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

    00:25

    2.88km

    8:48/km

    130m

    130m

    Intermediate
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3

    Running loop from Sky Valley

    03:33

    27.4km

    7:46/km

    1,030m

    1,030m

    Expert

    10

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4

    Cashiers Lake loop from Highlands

    00:32

    5.09km

    6:11/km

    20m

    20m

    Intermediate

    5

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    5

    Cole Mountain – Yellow Mountain loop from Highlands

    02:44

    19.0km

    8:39/km

    770m

    770m

    Expert

    4

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

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September 6, 2025

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