Jackrabbit
Mountain Scenic Trail
Jackrabbit Mountain Scenic trail
is part of Jackrabbit
Mountain Recreation Area which is situated on a pine-wooded peninsula
with hiking trails that offer pleasing views of Lake
Chatuge. It isn't just the abundant salamanders who find reason
for mirth in this popular family recreation area.
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Trail distance and configuration:
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2.4 miles.
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Degree
of difficulty: |
Easy.
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Elevation: |
1,200 feet.
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Surface
and blaze: |
Forest floor; blue blaze.
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Directions: |
Jackrabbit Mountain: From Hayesville,
travel east on US 64, turn south and travel 2.5 miles on NC 175, turn
right on SR 1155. Clay County Recreation Park: 6.2 miles east from Hayesville
on US 64 (turn right onto NC 175).
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Activities: |
Fishing, swimming, skiing, camping,
boating, hiking
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Facilities: |
Clay County Recreation Park:
25 campsites, picnic shelters, ball field, swimming area, and a boat-launching
ramp. Jackrabbit Mountain: 103 camping sites, swimming beach with showers,
hiking trails, picnic areas, and a boat launching ramp.
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Fees: |
There is a charge for camping.
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Closest
town: |
Hayesville, approximately 6 miles.
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For
more information: |
Tusquittee
Ranger District,
201 Woodland Drive,
Murphy, NC 28906.
Phone (828) 837-5152.
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