4WD–Abandoned FSR 690, 3 sights

11.8 mi · ▲ 1,930 ft · 4 hr 54 min

4WD–Abandoned FSR 690, 3 sights is an 11.8-mile out-and-back near Robertstown, GA. It climbs 1,930 ft, with sections as steep as 15% grade. It scores 74/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi1,978 – 3,143 ft · steepest grade: 15%12.0 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Lion's Eye 34.75767, -83.70992
Nearest town Robertstown, GA

Directions

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4WD–Abandoned FSR 690, 3 sights

11.8 mi · ▲ 1,930 ft · 4 hr 54 min

Elevation 1,977–3,143 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Lion's Eye · 34.75767, -83.70992

Weather Sep 6: sunrise 7:12 AM · sunset 7:56 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
  2. 50 ftTurn right onto Anna Ruby Falls, heading NW.
  3. 0.4 miSharp right onto Smith Creek, heading S.
  4. 2.4 miSharp left onto Abandoned FSR 690, heading NE.
  5. 2.6 miBear left onto 4WD, heading N.
  6. 250 ftTurn left, heading NW.
  7. 0.5 miReach Anna Ruby Falls, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  8. 0.5 miBear left, heading SE.
  9. 350 ftBear right onto Abandoned FSR 690, heading SE.
  10. 2.6 miSharp right onto Smith Creek, heading E.
  11. 2.4 miSharp left onto Anna Ruby Falls, heading N.
  12. 0.4 miTurn left, heading SE.
  13. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

6% paved94% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:12 AMSunset 7:56 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 4.8 mi in (~157 min). Leave by 5:00 PM for the 7:56 PM sunset. Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Drinking water at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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