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Backpacker Magazine Chattanooga: West Rim Loop 

This easy 4-mile loop plunges you into a deep canyon to view high waterfalls, then skirts up the canyon rim, passing impressive overlooks in Cloudland Canyon State Park.


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Author: Backpacker Magazine
Date: 15 May 2006 9:19:48 PM
Activity: Backpacking
State: Georgia (GA)
Distance: 2.9 mi  (Change units)
Survey Elevation: Total Gain: 1373 ft
Total Loss: 1444 ft
Net Change: -71 ft
Difficulty: 5 / 10
Tags: Backpacking, loop, Chattanooga, Georgia, Waterfall Hikes, Rising Fawn
Rating:   1 rating(s) Rate it

TO TRAILHEAD: US 27 S into Georgia to GA 136 W. Follow GA 136 signs for 6.2 miles. Turn L onto Cloudland Canyon Rd. Park @ East Rim overlook.

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WRL01

Distance: 2.90 mi Points: 800
Total Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
Active Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
West Rim Trail

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WRL001

Location: 34.834839, -85.480682
Begin on marked trail on N end of lot, swing SW

WRL002

Location: 34.833549, -85.483597
Sidetrip: Turn R; trail leads to two high waterfalls. Return to main trail, then continue straight

WRL003

Location: 34.833466, -85.483917
Bear L @ Y onto West Rim Loop Trail; follow yellow blazes

WRL004

Location: 34.836700, -85.483231
Large rock outcropping to R, with excellent views of far cliff

WRL005

Location: 34.838734, -85.484200
Straight @ trail junction

WRL006

Location: 34.840591, -85.485573
Trail to campsite on L

WRL007

Location: 34.846085, -85.489517
Cross paved road; head N

WRL008

Location: 34.838585, -85.481316
Vista overlooks ravine and cliffs to S and E

WRL009

Location: 34.838913, -85.483955
Cross bridge; turn L, following yellow blazes

WRL010

Location: 34.833736, -85.483894
Turn R toward overlook; .3 mile back to trailhead

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