Marble Mine Trail

Trail to the marble mine in sloppy floyd state park the 1 6 mile out and back marble mine trail can be accessed from the pinhoti trail parking area in james h.

Marble mine trail.

Not very busy lots of picnic tables and parking. The hike followed on old logging road. Cool quarry at the end and shorter trail options. Length 2 5 mi elevation gain 377 ft route type loop.

There are two other configurations to this hiking trail that make the trail 1 8 or 2 2 miles long. Marble mine trail to lake loop is a 2 5 mile loop trail located near summerville georgia that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. It was a hot morning and we were there early. The spring and winter rainfall generates a small 35 foot waterfall over the marble outcropping.

The last half of the hike was steep. Jan 26 2019 casey eddinger. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Really challenge yourself by hiking this loop counterclockwise for a more difficult journey.

Recommended route desoto park never never land loop 2 9 mi 4 6 km 185 up 56 26 m up 185. Marble mine trail hike along this short trail to an abandoned mine with a trickling waterfall then enjoy a picnic by the lake at james sloppy floyd state park. Marble mine trail at james h sloppy floyd state park hike the marble mine trail in georgia s james h sloppy floyd state park to an abandoned mine entrance a trickling waterfall and beautiful sunset views over a glassy lake. With several trails of varying difficulty and other activities like fishing canoe and boat rentals this is a great family destination.

We visited the park for the purpose of hiking the marble mine trail. The marble mine trail is one of the park s most beautiful features with an iconic marble outcropping from an abandoned mine. The one mile marble mine trail may be accessed from the day use area. This trail follows the old road to the marble mine one of the park s most scenic features.

Marble mine trail intermediate. Marble mine loop hike this 4 mile loop combining 5 separate trails including the 335 mile long pinhoti trail as you explore an abandoned mine with a trickling waterfall and lakeside trails at james sloppy floyd state park. Reviewed july 31 2016.