Length: 4.6 miles
Rating: Easy/Moderate
The Lake Russell Trail follows the south side of Lake Russell from
Nancytown Dam to Lake Russell Dam. From there, it follows the interior
roads of the recreation area back to the starting points.
Directions:
Take US 441/GA 365 north from Cornelia to Clarkesville, Georgia exit
(GA 197). Turn right on Old 197, at second stop sign, turn right onto
Dicks Hill Parkway. Go 0.8 mile and turn left on Forest Service Road 59
(Lake Russel Road). Turn left to Nancytown Lake and follow signs to
parking. Trailhead begins at the dam.
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