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Habersham County
The Mountain Traveler • Fall 2013
Habersham Loop is an approximately 75-mile spur trail, touching the Southern Highroads Trail on Highway 76 in Rabun County. Photo/Kimberly Brown
Habersham Loop
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Offers scenic views, shops By KIMBERLY BROWN, The Northeast Georgian
ravelers planning to drive the Southern Highroads Trail can also plan a special treat: the trail’s Habersham Loop. The Southern Highroads Trail is a 364-mile, four-state loop trail, going through the corners of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. While the original Southern Highroads Trail doesn’t go through Habersham County, the Habersham Loop is an approximately 75-mile spur trail, touching the Southern Highroads Trail on Highway 76 in Rabun County. The Southern Highroads Trail was established by the U.S. Congress about 11 years ago, said Judy Taylor, Habersham Chamber of Commerce president, and is “literally a circle that hits the corners of four states.” “The Southern Highroads Trail brings thousands of people to the area every year,” Taylor said. “As far as I know we’re the only loop [off the Southern Highroads Trail].” ▶
The Southern Highroads Trail leads travelers to spots suitable for fishing on the Soque River. Photo/Kimberly Brown