Georgia
Lumpkin County
Byron Herbert Reece Access Trail
Formerly known as Blood Mountain Spur Trail
This trail is an access to the Appalachian Trail from the Byron Herbert Reece Memorial. It is fairly steep for about half its length, and provides access to the Appalachian Trail at Flat Rock Gap. Since the trail is entirely within the Blood Mountain Wilderness, the blue trail blazes are widely spaced.
Length: 1.9 miles
Difficulty: 5
Nearby Trails
Blood Mountain Trail
Scenic hike up Blood Mountain
Freeman Trail
Connects to the Appalachian Trail on each end
Coosa Backcountry Trail
A long loop in the mountains in and around Vogel State Park
Bear Hair Gap Trail
A trail that winds through Blood Mountain Wilderness
Byron Reece Nature Trail
This trail is noted for how many different types of trees grow around it
Day Hike
This trail provides access to the Appalachian Trail and Blood Mountain. It features several nice views, better in winter because of foliage and in the spring canopies of mountain laurel . The hike in is mostly climbing Blood Mountain.