Vacation Guide in the Moutains - Spring 2022 - 15.1

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Clarkesville

Hickory Flat Pottery

Functional pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber and wood art made by hand in the hills of North Georgia

13664 Hwy 197 N Clarkesville, GA 30523

706.947.0030

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Fine Art and Pottery See It Made Here! Art & Hobby Supplies, Art & Pottery Classes

200 HWY 197N Clarkesville artfullbarn@gmail.com artfullbarn.com 706-754-1247

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Biking

in the North Georgia Mountains

Mountain cycling in North Georgia offers the best views overlooking lakes, lush forests, streams, and rivers, in pristine State Parks/Wildlife Management areas. Starting from rolling hills to steep mountain grades many trail rides offer a variety of degrees from the novice to experienced to go through the backcountry of these beautiful mountains. It is highly recommended that all levels of skill be prepared for your trail ride. Complete information about the trail, which includes distance, terrain, weather conditions, plus good equipment and supplies for your excursion, will help to make the trip enjoyable.

TRAIL NAME

LOCATION

LENGTH

Ladyslipper ....................................Cornelia..............................7.2 miles Jasus Creek Loop............................Helen ..................................12 miles Tallulah Gorge State Park...............Shortline Rail Trail...............2.4 miles Tallulah Gorge State Park...............Tallulah Gorge Trail..............20 miles White Twister.................................Clayton..................................4 miles Cooper Creek..................................Blairsville .........................12.4 miles Davenport Mountain......................Blairsville...............................5 miles Sosbee Cove...................................Suches................................7.8 miles Duncan Ridge.................................Suches..............................20.5 miles Flat Creek Loop...............................Blue Ridge.............................6 miles Hickey Knob...................................Blue Ridge..........................4.6 miles

Organizations such as IMBA, SORBA, SABA, NGCA, and NGBDA can tell you specifics about trails, races, and other group ride events. Visit a local bicycle shop, listed in our area directory for further information. Websites we like include www.trails.com and www.dirtworld.com

Long Branch Loop..........................Blue Ridge..........................2.3 miles

Listed below are just a few of the numerous biking trails over a broad range of North Georgia’s eight counties to explore. Happy Trails…

Bull Mtn / Moss Creek....................Dahlonega........................11.3 miles

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Bear Creek......................................Ellijay.....................................8 miles Mountaintown Creek.....................Ellijay...................................19 miles Ridgeway Bike Trail........................Ellijay..................................5.6 miles Rich Mtn Wildlife Mgmnt Area.......Ellijay.....................................6 miles Montgomery Creek Loop................Dahlonega..........................8.5 miles Turner Creek Loop..........................Dahlonega..........................4.4 miles www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring 2022


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