Bear Creek Loop Trail
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Georgia · Murray County

Bear Creek Loop Trail

Old growth Gennett Poplar

Rating
Length
6.6 mi
Difficulty
6
County
Murray

About This Trail

Hikers are led along the scenic Bear Creek. The trail fords the creek at several points, so you may want to bring some water shoes.

About a mile into the hike you will come to the famed Gennett Poplar, a massive tree with a circumference of about 18 feet at eye level. It seems out of place among the other trees along the trail.

The trail is popular with mountain bikers, so be on alert.

Location

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Coordinates: 34.8275985718, -84.5646972656 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

From Chatsworth, take US 411 north to Crandall. Turn right on Mill Creek Road and continue to Forest Service Road 630. Follow FS 630 to the Bear Creek trailhead parking area.

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