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White Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.9 (8)
  1. Areas
  2. GA
  3. …Northern Georgia
  4. …Athens
  5. State Botanical Garden of Georgia
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“This is the full white blaze trail through the north and west sections of the garden. ”

Alan Alverson
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3.1

Miles

5.1

KM

Point to Point

761' 232 m

High

559' 171 m

Low

371' 113 m

Up

375' 114 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (3°)

35%

Max Grade (19°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This is a very popular trail for hiking and exploring. There are many benches for resting and reading a book. The trail runs next to several streams with foot bridges placed throughout. Many different tree species are identified with markers, making a simple outing educational as well.

Flora & Fauna

Squirrels, deer, raccoons.

Contacts

Land Manager: University Systems of Georgia

Shared By:

Alan Alverson
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Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 8 votes

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in State Botanical Garden of Georgia

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in Georgia

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Doe with her fawn in the clearing.
Jul 23, 2022 near Athens, GA
View of the Middle Oconee River from the handicap-accessible spur of the White Trail.
Jul 23, 2022 near Watkins…, GA
One of many footbridges along the trail.
Jul 23, 2022 near Athens, GA
Shelter.
Jul 23, 2022 near Athens, GA
A second shelter on the White Trail.
Jul 23, 2022 near Watkins…, GA

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Jul 23, 2022
Ryan Spr
3.3mi — 1h 05m
Feb 2, 2019
Mark Critchett
So so hike. Not scenic. 3.1mi

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