Georgia State Route 348
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State Route 348 is a state route in northern Georgia
. S.R. 348 serves as a direct route from Blairsville, Georgia
to Helen, Georgia
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Also known as Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway, S.R. 348 winds 14.1 miles (22.7 km) through the Chattahoochee National Forest at elevations ranging from 2040 feet (621.8 m) to 3644 feet (1,110.7 m). It begins at the intersection with S.R. 180 in southeast Union County
and ends at the intersection with S.R. 75 Alternate west of Helen in White County
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S.R. 348 is a part of the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway
which also includes S.R. 180 and parts of S.R. 17/75. This Byway is also designated as a National Scenic Byway
(also referred to as America's Byways).
Richard B. Russell was personally involved in the design and construction of the highway. Along this road are two excellent hiking trails, Dukes Creek Falls and Raven Cliff Falls. This highway ends near Brasstown Bald
. The Highway crosses the Appalachian Trail
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Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. S.R. 348 serves as a direct route from Blairsville, Georgia
Blairsville, Georgia
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 659 people, 226 households, and 101 families residing in the city. The population density was 619.7 people per square mile . There were 261 housing units at an average density of 245.4 per square mile...
to Helen, Georgia
Helen, Georgia
Helen is a city located on the Chattahoochee River in White County in the north of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city's population was 420.-History:...
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Also known as Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway, S.R. 348 winds 14.1 miles (22.7 km) through the Chattahoochee National Forest at elevations ranging from 2040 feet (621.8 m) to 3644 feet (1,110.7 m). It begins at the intersection with S.R. 180 in southeast Union County
Union County, Georgia
Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 17,289. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 20,968. The county seat is Blairsville.Its Sole commissioner is Lamar Paris, who has served since 2001....
and ends at the intersection with S.R. 75 Alternate west of Helen in White County
White County, Georgia
White County is a county located in the northeast corner of the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 22, 1857, from part of Habersham County. The county was named for Newton County Representative David T. White, who helped a Habersham representative successfully attain passage of an...
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S.R. 348 is a part of the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway
Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway
The Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway is a National Scenic Byway in the U.S. state of Georgia that includes State Route 180 , SR 348 The Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway is a National Scenic Byway in the U.S. state of Georgia that includes State Route 180 (SR 180), SR 348 The...
which also includes S.R. 180 and parts of S.R. 17/75. This Byway is also designated as a National Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for its archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and/or scenic qualities. The program was established by Congress in 1991 to preserve and protect the nation's scenic but often...
(also referred to as America's Byways).
Richard B. Russell was personally involved in the design and construction of the highway. Along this road are two excellent hiking trails, Dukes Creek Falls and Raven Cliff Falls. This highway ends near Brasstown Bald
Brasstown Bald
Brasstown Bald is the highest natural point in the state of Georgia, USA, with a summit elevation of 4,784 feet above mean sea level....
. The Highway crosses the Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the AT, is a marked hiking trail in the eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. It is approximately long...
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