Yaylabaşı is a neighborhood in Maçka District, in Trabzon Province, Türkiye. Yaylabaşı lies at 1,593 m above sea level, in the Rize Dağları mountains. It has 299 inhabitants. The nearest city is Akçaabat, 30 km to the northeast. Among the landmarks around are Sumela Monastery (23 km), Vazelon Monastery (10.0 km) and Kuştul Monastery (25 km). Among the natural features are Zigana Pass (14.4 km) and Karaca Cave (26 km).
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