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.

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

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

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

Long Branch Loop - Blue Ridge - 2.3 miles

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

Bull Mtn / Moss Creek - Dahlonega - 11.3 miles

Montgomery Creek Loop - Dahlonega - 8.5 miles

Turner Creek Loop - Dahlonega - 4.4 miles