Marble Mine Trail

Sloppy floyd state park just south of summerville georgia.

Marble mine trail.

We visited the park for the purpose of hiking the marble mine trail. Review of james h. 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. This trail follows the old road to the marble mine one of the park s most scenic features.

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. The hike followed on old logging road. Jan 26 2019 casey eddinger. Marble mine trail intermediate.

Really challenge yourself by hiking this loop counterclockwise for a more difficult journey. Cool quarry at the end and shorter trail options. Not very busy lots of picnic tables and parking. The one mile marble mine trail may be accessed from the day use area.

Recommended route desoto park never never land loop 2 9 mi 4 6 km 185 up 56 26 m up 185. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. I had seen the hike online. The spring and winter rainfall generates a small 35 foot waterfall over the marble outcropping.

It was a hot morning and we were there early. The last half of the hike was steep. 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. 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. With several trails of varying difficulty and other activities like fishing canoe and boat rentals this is a great family destination. Length 2 5 mi elevation gain 377 ft route type loop.