Coleman
River Trail (1 mile):
This mile long path
follows Coleman River from its confluence with the Tallulah
River up a steep sided ravine. The path begins in the
Coleman River parking area, just before the first bridge on
Tallulah River Road. Both the parking and trail are marked,
and the trail is easily traveled. The uphill grade is
constant, but never more than easy to moderate in
difficulty. Directions: Travel west on U.S. Highway
76 from Clayton, Georgia for 8 miles. Turn right on
Persimmon Valley Road. There will be a Fire Department on
the northeast corner. Continue down Persimmon Valley Road to
Tallulah River Road on the left and is marked with signage
for both the Tallulah and Coleman River. This road is paved
at first but turns into a gravel road shortly. Coleman River
Trail is about 2 miles from the start of the road on the
right-hand side, just before the first bridge. The Tallulah
River Road, which continues north over the bridge is one of
the finest scenic drives in the state. It continues north to
Tate City, a mining and lumber town that died out in the
1920's. When you return to Persimmons Valley Road you can
turn right. The road continues to Patterson Gap, a
beautiful, but little known area of Rabun County. This then
comes out on Highway 441 north of Dillard.