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Open ridgetops with excellent views, spring and fall wildflower displays, and well-graded trail make this a pleasant hike, and the proximity to Neels Gap makes it popular. This short AT section between two paved roads has one hard climb, out of Tesnatee Gap, which can be bypassed in bad weather. Camping is possible at ridgetops and gaps, and water is available within half a mile of most campsites. The Whitley Gap Shelter is 1.2 miles from the AT, mostly down, on a side trail with good views. If you do take the time and effort to go to this shelter, you will find it either empty and private or full of Boy Scouts. Natural history feature: Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area.
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Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway
State: Georgia
National Forest: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Length: 40.6 mi / 65.4 km
Time to Allow: Three hours to enjoy the byway.
Surrounded by the beauty of the Chattahoochee National Forest, the byway winds through the valleys and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. From the vistas atop Brasstown Bald, to the cooling mists of waterfalls, scenic wonders fill this region. Hike the Appalachian Trail or fish in a cool mountain stream.
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Georgia State Route 348
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State Route 348 is a state route in northern Georgia. S.R. 348 serves as a direct route from Blairsville, Georgia to Helen, Georgia.
Also known as Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway, S.R. 348 winds 14.1 miles (22.7 km) through the Chattahoochee National Forest at elevations ranging from 2,040 feet (620 m) to 3,644 feet (1,111 m). It begins at the intersection with S.R. 180 in southeast Union County and ends at the intersection with S.R. 75 Alternate west of Helen in White County.
S.R. 348 is a part of the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway which also includes S.R. 180 and parts of S.R. 17/75. This Byway is also designated as a National Scenic Byway (also referred to as America's Byways).
Richard B. Russell was personally involved in the design and construction of the highway. Along this road are two excellent hiking trails, Dukes Creek Falls and Raven Cliff Falls. This highway ends near Brasstown Bald. The Highway crosses the Appalachian Trail.
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