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.
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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
- Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Anna Ruby Falls, heading NW.
- 0.4 miSharp right onto Smith Creek, heading S.
- 2.4 miSharp left onto Abandoned FSR 690, heading NE.
- 2.6 miBear left onto 4WD, heading N.
- 250 ftTurn left, heading NW.
- 0.5 miReach Anna Ruby Falls, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.5 miBear left, heading SE.
- 350 ftBear right onto Abandoned FSR 690, heading SE.
- 2.6 miSharp right onto Smith Creek, heading E.
- 2.4 miSharp left onto Anna Ruby Falls, heading N.
- 0.4 miTurn left, heading SE.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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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.
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Lion's Eye Trailhead
- Anna Ruby Falls & Old FSR 690 / No Trail Access via Smith Creek 8 mi · ▲ 1,702 ft
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