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Amicalola Falls State Park in
Dawsonville - 418 Amicalola Falls
Lodge Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534 - Office Phone (706) 265-4703
at
8 am - 5 pm
Park
Hours
- 7
am - 10 pm
Description:
16 miles of singletrack that loops. Good for intermediate level. Extremely easy to get lost so get a map.
Directions: From
Dahlonega, take GA 9 to GA 52. Go about 10 miles. Park entrance is on the right.
Continue through park following signs for "cabins" up the mountain.
Note - this road is very steep. Go past the cabins and get on High Shoals Rd
(gravel). Follow this rough road to the fork - take the right fork towards High
Shoals Baptist Church. Park at the church and begin by riding down the road. |
ASKA TRAILS - Length
- 17 Miles
U. S. Forest Service Toccoa Ranger District -
706-632-3031
Description: These trails include Long Branch 2.5-mile loop,
Flat Creek 5-mile loop, Green Mountain Trail, and Stanley Gap Trail. The
area is accessed from Aska Road parking area at Deep Gap and from Stanley Gap
and Shady Falls Road. A mixture of single track and former logging roads with
elevations changes of 1,700 feet area encountered. These trails offer gentle to
moderate hiking grades but are challenging
for mountain bikes. Note: Hikers
are also allowed on these trails. Please use caution.
Directions: From Blue Ridge, go east 0.25
mile on Old U.S. 76 to Aska Road. Turn right (south) and continue 4.5 miles to
Deep Gap. The trail crosses the road just below gap. To reach Stanley Gap, go on
Aska Road an additional 3 miles to Stanley Gap Road. Turn right on a gravel road
and travel 4.2 miles to the trailhead. To reach the lakeshore, go 2.5 miles on
the Aska Road and turn left on Campbell Camp Road. Travel 2 miles on Forest
Service Road 711 to the trailhead. |
Atwood West Brow Loop
at Pigeon Mountain in Lafayette
Contact: Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Department at
706-295-6041
Description:
13 miles of singletrack loop configuration for intermediate skill level. Dirt
and gravel roads. Get a map at the ranger station so that you won't get lost.
The trail starts behind the parking area. Take the orange blazed trail from
there. This trail is relatively flat for the mountains as it sticks to the
ridges. It is a tight trail but not well maintained. Great views
- a fun, moderate trail.
Directions: From Atlanta,
take I-75 North. Exit for highway 136. Turn left (west) and go to LaFayette. In
LaFayette, take highway 93 North. Go approximately 3 miles. Turn Left at the
sign for Pigeon mountain. Go about 2 miles and turn right onto Rocky Lane. Go
past the ranger station and up up up the mountain. A very steep and rocky road.
Near the top, follow the signs for High Brow Road. Park in the field at the top
of the mountain |
Augusta
Canal in Augusta
Description:
The 12-mile, out-and-back forest road starts at the pumping station by the
railroad tracks. There are two well marked loops, a red (about 4 miles) and
white (about 3 miles). If you stick to the canal, the ride can be a leisurely
Saturday afternoon stroll with the family, an intense endurance-building workout
or a shortcut to historic downtown Augusta.
Directions: From
Augusta, head north on Riverwatch Parkway towards Martinez. Turn right onto
Steven's Creek Road. Go approximately 3 miles and turn right onto Evans to Locks
Road. The road ends in the parking lot of the Savannah Rapids Pavilion.
Ride your bike around the gate at the bottom of the parking lot and head left
towards the bridge to cross the canal. |
Bear Creek Trail in Ellijay
- Length 6.7 Miles
U. S. Forest
Cohutta Ranger District - 706-695-6736
Description: This
double-loop trail follows scenic Bear Creek through hemlock-cove hardwood
forests and passes by the Gennett Poplar, an immense, old-growth yellow poplar
tree. The 2-mile round trip to the “Big Poplar” makes a great family outing.
Sections of the trail are narrow, steep, and the path crosses several streams. Mainly singletrack loop trail for intermediate to advanced riders.
Some doubletrack. Great downhills and Whoop-de-doos. 2 mile dual track lead
in to 4 mile single track loop with cross trails. Very popular trail.
Note: Hikers use this area. Please
use caution.
Directions: From Atlanta take I-75 N to I-575 N toward
Ellijay. I-575 turns GA 5 (US 76) and leads to E. Ellijay. Turn left at the
second light in E. Ellijay (past the Ingles and McDonald's) and cross the
railroad tracks. Turn left onto GA 52 West. Take GA 52 west from Ellijay for 5
miles. Turn right at the Bear Creek campground sign onto Gates Chapel Road and
go 4.6 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 241 and go about 2 miles to
the trailhead parking lot at the end of the road. |
Berry College in Rome
Description: This 10 mile trail
has 60% fire and gravel road, and 40% singletrack trails. Many miles to choose
from in the mountains. Large fire roads to very technical and steep single
tracks.
Directions: Take US 27 north to the heart of Rome. |
Big Creek in
Alpharetta
Description: 10 miles of
singletrack loop trail. There is a 1.7 mile well-signed "Beginners Loop" from
which all other trails connect. Most of the trails are pretty easy, but there
were a few interesting spots on the smaller side trails. There was a cool
section of moguls, a few pipes, some more reasonable jumps, several creek
crossings (some sandy some rocky), and a few good hill climbs too. All of these
more challenging things were completely optional. There are loops upon loops so
you can add in or take out just about any section of the trail. Even though
there are a lot of loops it's bordered by GA 400 on one side, there's a creek in
the middle, and subdivisions (and a swamp) on another side so it's nearly
impossible to get lost.
Directions: The gravel parking
lot is located just east of 400 on the left side of Old Alabama. To get there
take Holcomb Bridge going East to Old Alabama, then go North on Old Alabama, and
turn left into the gravel parking lot just past the entrance to Belcourt
Apartments on the left. |
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Blanket's Creek in
Woodstock
Description:
1/2 mile extension with a 4 mile loop. Small stream crossing on the way in. 80%
singletrack, 20% old forest road or logging road.
Directions: From I-285 go
North on I-75 to I-575 north. Go to Sixes Road-exit 11 and turn left (west).
Trail is about 2 miles on the left and is clearly marked with plenty of
parking. If the gate is closed, the trail is
closed. |
Boling Park in Canton
Description:
This 12- mile trail includes several sections of tight singletrack, along with
some killer climbs and descents. These trails are almost impossible in places
just after it has rained. Many loops are blazed so you never have to ride
the same trail twice. Take the orange flagged trails to experience the 13 mile
loop.
Directions: Take
I-75 N from Atlanta to I-575 N towards Canton. Take exit 8 and bear left as per
the signs. At the first stoplight, turn right. Go approximately 0.75 miles and
turn left at the light in front of Cherokee High School. Continue to the back of
the high school parking lot past "The Barn" down to Boling Park (to
the right of the school). Park in front of the blue gate. Trailhead is just
inside the gate on the right. |
Bolling Park Trails in
Canton
Description: 5 miles of
singletrack trails for advanced skill level. When you first enter the trails,
the beginning is highly, highly technical, with roots, some rocks, fallen trees,
and exposed cliffs. There are several trails here and it is easy to make your
own loops.
Directions: North on 575 to
exit 16. Turn right at the light, cross a bridge and enter Bolling Park. Pass
the soccer fields. The trailhead is at the gate towards the back of the park. It
starts with a gravel road. |
Bubba's
in Statesboro
Description:
This trail is 2 miles of singletrack with a network configuration.
This trail is only good because it is so close to the Georgia Southern campus so
everyone else should not worry about figuring out these directions. Go to the
small dirt road behind Bubba's Bar and take a right on the first fire road.
Cross over the fire tracks and go straight the trail has several loops and are
not very long, so figuring out the network is not very difficult. |
Bull
Mountain Multi-User Trail in Dahlonega - 15 miles in length
Suitable for
Mountain Bikes, Hiking and Horseback Riding
Toccoa U.S. Forest Ranger District at 706-632-3031
Description:
This trail features a 4-mile single-track experience with 11
additional miles of lightly traveled dirt and gravel Forest
Service roads to complete the loop. Elevations range from
1,700 to 2,500 feet. The single-track trail is shared by
mountain bicycles and horses. The remaining 11 miles is
subject to motor vehicle traffic. No motorized vehicles are
allowed on the single-track trail. Caution: This trail is
located in the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area which
is open to various hunting seasons throughout the year.
Note: Use any roads shared with motor
vehicles with extreme caution.
Directions: Take GA
Hwy 52 west from Dahlonega for 8.5 miles to Grizzle store. Turn right
onto Nimblewill Road and continue for 2 miles. Turn right onto Forest
Service Road 28-I and follow signs for the Bull Mountain parking area on Forest
Service Road 83. |
Camp Thunder
Trail in Thamston
Description: It is 8.2 miles
loop trail that starts with a bumpy pebbly rock bed.
Experience some great technical climbs, ride great singletrack, come down more singletrack,
and then come down some amazing whoop-de-doos.
Directions: Take
74 out of Thamston to the sign to the Camp at 1166 Dripping Rock Road, Molena |
Chain Buster in Oxford
Description: 8
miles of singletrack loop trails. The Road & Trail Cyclery bike shop has carved
out two cool intermediate trails on their property in Oxford, GA. You will find
mostly singletrack trails with a bunch of switchbacks and several short climbs
including Granny Gear Hill and then Chain Buster Hill. Most intermediate riders
can handle the climbs. There are also a few technical sections full of roots but
not too many rocks. The trails are broken down into 2 sections - The Short
Trail which is 4 miles long and the Long Trail which is the Short Trail and
an additional 4 mile section.
Directions: From Atlanta take I-20
east to exit 46. Turn left at the end of the ramp and go 2.6 miles. Take a right
on Airport Road and follow the signs. |
Chase Street - Athens
Description:
Singletrack for intermediate skill level.
Full loop is 8 miles, and out and back is 4 miles total |
Chicopee Woods Trail System
in Gainesville
Contact: (770) 297-8319 - Call first for times,
fees and
directions
Description:
10 miles of 80% singletrack and 20% doubletrack trails.
A well maintained (by SORBA) example of why mountain biking so much fun.
Lots of great twisty rolling wooded single track with a few water crossings and
some easy riding sections. A great workout at the center on Zig Zag trail or a
more easy Outer Loop.
Directions:
Go North on 985 to exit 16. Follow signs to Elachee Nature Center. |
Clinton Nature
Preserve in Douglasville
Description: 7 miles of 80%
singletrack and 20% doubletrack loop trails. Several trails to choose from with
lots of roots, rocks, and fallen trees to sink your chain ring into...there's
even some slick rock to bang yourself up on if you look for it! See Bicycle
Outfitters in Douglasville to get a trail map...you'll need it.
Directions: Take I-20 West from
Atlanta to Post road, turn left and go about 1/2 a mile or so and turn right on
Ephesus Road. Go about a mile and Clinton is on the right. |
College Trail in
Oakwood
Description:
4 miles of well maintained singletrack trails in a network configuration. Real
nice beginners trail. A couple of different entrances to the trail varies it a
little. A good place to learn technicals for quick up-hills and narrow
single tracking.
Directions: I-985 to exit 16,
turn left to 2nd entrance for Gainesville College. Go past buildings and look for
parking lot on left. Trail starts at end of lot. |
Coralwood Woods in
Decatur
Description: 1 mile loop trail
for beginners. Very short but great for during the week. You can do it over and
over again. Do it forwards then backwards. Watch out, you will get whipped in
the face with branches.
Directions: Get on I-285 and go
to Shallowford Road exit. Get off, go to the stop light and turn left. Go to the
next stop light, which is Briarcliff Road, and turn right. Go to Lakeside High
school. Turn left onto Oak Grove Road. Go strait for about 1 mile then go strait
across the intersection of Oak Grove and Fairoaks. Go strait and turn right on
Coralwood Drive. It is right across from Lakeview homes. Go up the street to the
Coralwood School. Go to the last section of the parking lot and go half of the
way back into it. It is a very small clearing - this is where the fun begins. |
Crooked River State Park - 6222 Charlie Smith
Sr. Hwy, St. Marys, GA 31558
Office Phone
(912) 882-5256 at
8 am - 10 pm except Thursday at 8 am - 5 pm
Park
Hours - 7 am - 10 pm
Bicycle
rental
Located
7 miles north of St. Mary's on GA Spur 40 or 8 miles east of I-95 Exit 3.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map |
Dauset Trails Nature Center in Jackson
- Phone (770) 775-6798
Description:
15 miles of mainly singletrack trails. This is a great place with a good variety
of trails and beautiful scenery. Good beginner stuff. All trails are very well
marked. Riders of all levels will love this place. Huff 'n Puff
is a great advanced, technical trail. The "intermediates" are also pretty
technical. Not crowded at all, and well maintained. Call ahead after rain storms
for re-openings. Please pay the small donation to keep this awesome place open!
Directions: From Atlanta: I-75
south to Highway 16 exit# 205 (Griffin/Jackson exit) Turn left, go 3.3 miles
turn right onto High Falls Road. Follow approx 10 miles. Turn left onto Mt.
Vernon Church Rd. Follow approx 5 miles, trail head is approx 300 yards before
the entrance to the nature center. |
Dug Gap
Contact:
Call (706) 278-6438 before taking this trail.
Description: With
over 20 miles of trails, there is a double track climb with 2 trail options going up.
There are 3 fast single-track downhills with great views and small creek
crossings. There is also an out-and-back trail on top of the mountain for long
rides. Over 20 miles of trails total in a great location for those traveling bikers who need a ride.
Directions: Go
I-75 to exit 136 (Walnut Avenue). Go east on Walnut Avenue (Hwy 52) to the second red light.
Take a right on Dug Gap Road. Go to the first red light then take a right onto Dug Gap
Mountain Road. After you pass over a bridge, the road will fork. Go right at the fork until you reach a dead end.
The trail starts there. |
Durhamtown Resort in
Greensboro
Description: 50 miles of 80%
singletrack and 20% doubletrack trails. New trail area in east Georgia near Lake
Oconee out I-20 in Union Point GA. Durhamtown Sportsman's Resort has
approximately 7,000 acres of property with 100 miles of different trails, over
half of which are one-way trails varying from smooth, two-lane sections to tight
single-track with river bottoms, creek crossings, hills and fun descents. Awesome
place. You have to see it to believe it.
Directions: Located in Walton
county approximately 40 miles east of Atlanta. From Atlanta take
I-85 north to 316 east. Travel to Highway 11 and turn right. Drive approximately
10 miles and turn right onto Friendship Church Road. Turn right on Roscoe Davis
Rd. The track is a few miles down on the left (parking area on right). |
East Macon Recreational Park
in Macon
Description: 5 miles of 80% singletrack
and 20% doubletrack. Some fast downhills and good climbs. The trails are marked very well with ribbons and arrows.
Directions:
I-16 east from Macon to Exit 5, turn left, park is approximately 2 miles on the
right. |
East Roswell in
Roswell
Description: This place is big.
All of it is paved but they have a lot of trails for mountain bikers
Directions: From Atlanta, go
north on 400 to the Holcomb Bridge Norcross exit. Take a right and go until you
see a sign that says Fouts Road. Turn right keep on going until the road
ends. East Roswell should be on your left. |
Emerson
City Trail in Emerson City
Description:
Ride down a singletrack trail that parallels the train-tracks.
Directions: Take
I-75 to Chastain Road (Exit 117). Turn left and follow all the way to Hwy. 41
(just past airport). Turn right on 41. Go north for about fifteen miles until
you see a Emerson city sign. After you see that sign continue north until you
cross a bridge over train tracks. Pull off to the right of the road immediately
after the bridge. |
Family
Fun in Jekyll Island
Description:
Doubletrack with loop configuration.
Trail goes up to the far end and back. Mostly beach view asphalt and cement the
entire route, short section through marsh, fishing piers, winding in areas,
large trees woods good family ride 20 miles round trip.
Directions: Take
exit 36a interstate 95 to Jekyll Island, $3 bucks to get on go to the park on
the South West side and hit the trail. |
Farmington
/ Oconee Loop in Athens
Description:
5 miles of a loop track.
Very up and down technical singletrack (mostly). Few long up or downhills, but
enough to make it fun, and almost no flat stretches. What you get is a lot of
dips and turns. This is a dynamic trail that runs along the Oconee River. It's
short enough to do multiple loops, but long enough to make it fun.
Directions: Coming
from Athens, go down 441 south, through Farmington. Just past Farmington there
is a large metal-looking pavilion on the right called the Oconee Exhibition area
or something like that. You'll probably see some horse trailers, as I believe
they have horse shows here, but I didn't see any evidence of horses on the
trail. Pull around behind the pavilion and the trail begins to the left. |
Ft. Mountain State Park -
181 Fort Mountain Park Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705 - Office Phone (706)
695-2621 at
8 am - 5 pm
Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm
Description: 25-mile mountain
bike trail - fee.
Doubletrack out and back trails for all skill levels. Beginners: (Lake Loop 1.1
mile) Intermediate: Gold Mine Loop (6.3 miles), Cool Springs (7 miles) Advanced:
East West Loop (14 miles) There are loops for various types of riders, but I
have found none of them to be particularly mountain bike friendly. Most of the
trails start off downhill and you have to pay for a 1000 feet elevation change
at the end. There are nice scenic views of the North Georgia mountains and even
creeks and springs. Deer are common and if you're lucky, you won't run into any
of the bears. The eleven downhill switchbacks on the Cool Springs Loop are the
most exciting thing I've run into on these trails.
Located 8 miles east of
Chatsworth via GA Hwy 52. Take I-75 Exit #333 off I-75 toward GA Hwy.181 Fort Mountain Park Road
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map |
Ft. Yargo & Will-A-Way Recreation Area
- 210
S Broad Street, Winder, GA 30680 -
Office
Phone
(770) 867-3489 or (770) 867-6123
at
8 am - 5 pm
Park Hours
- 7 am - 10 pm
Description: 15-mile doubletrack network trail.
Very light technical for the beginner to warm up to. Don't expect any fast
down hills or extremely steep up hills. Limited singletrack, some double and
some power lines. Nice lake to take a dip in.
Note: Park closed during 1/8 - 1/9/2008
for managed firearms deer hunts.
Directions:
Fort Yargo State Park is located on GA Hwy 81 approx 2 miles south of the city
of Winder, GA.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map |
Georgia College Trails
(or Hwy 49 Trails) in Milledgeville
Contact:
912-452-3890
Description: 8 miles of tough
terrain with 80% singletrack and 20% doubletrack trails. Gentle rolling paths through the pines
become technical, twisting, rooty, rocky, steep, wet educations at the blink of
an eye. Little known trails which need tough riders. There are maps of the
trails at Oconee Outfitters in downtown Milledgeville.
Directions: Turn West towards
Macon on hwy 49 at the hwy 441 bypass junction around Milledgeville, Ga. Pass
Baldwin H.S. on your right and go 1/2 mile up hwy 49 looking for a turn in to
the right with a metal barrier blocking the dirt road. Park here, cross the
barrier and ride. |
Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers
Contact: 770-860-4190 or 1-800-Conyers
Description:
This 7-mile trail is a single track trail for advanced riders.
These old Olympic trails will test your strength. There are plenty of fast
downhills almost always immediately followed by a tough gut-busting climb. There
are some good jumps on "Face Plant Hill" or you can stick to the left
side for a fast, not so fancy, descent. At the end of the singletrack trails,
you will have to cross the road to ride the Granite section. The beginning of
the Granite section is well marked, but recently they have made it difficult to
connect with the remaining trails in the woods.
Directions: From
I-20, take Exit 42 "Georgia International Horse Park." Go North on 20
(or East on 138) for approximately 5 miles. There will be signs to turn right
for the Horse Park. Drive a few miles to the stables/shopping area to park. Pay
$5 at the horse goods shop. |
Greenway Trail in
Roswell
Description: 5 miles of mainly
singletrack out and back trails.
Directions: Take 400 north to
Mansell exit 8. Take a left onto North Point Parkway. Then take a right just
after an Ethan Allen. Once parked, there is a walking trail. Just after it
begins a mulch trail goes off to the right. Take this for a while and keep your
eye out for a foot long foot and and a half feet gap. After going on this for
awhile you will end up at some stairs to the walking trail. Go up the stairs.
However, you may chose then go though the walking trail, and just by the start
of the bride you should see some single track. |
Gwinnette
Street Trail in Savannah
Description:
3-mile singletrack loop trail.
Fun, fun, fun trail. One
section near the end is especially fun, series of ditches and jumps.
Directions: Go
down I-16 towards downtown Savannah. get off at Gwinnette Street exit, take
left. go thru ghetto scene. go over railroad tracks and under the 516
overpass. Will be the next left. |
Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge in Savannah
Description: 2,824-acres.
Pine and oak forests, open fields, freshwater
ponds and salt marsh. The habitat attracts hundreds of painted buntings,
endangered wood storks and other migratory birds. During summer, the
refuge is home to one of the largest rookeries along the Georgia coast.
Winter is an excellent time to see large concentrations of ducks, turkey,
wintering birds and deer. The 4-mile Wildlife Drive is open to vehicles
and there are several hiking and biking trails available. Some sections of the refuge are closed during breeding season. The refuge
is open only during daylight hours.
Location: Along
the South Newport River in McIntosh Country |
Hart State Park - 330
Hart State Park Road, Hartwell, GA 30643
Office Phone
(706) 376-8756 at
8 am - 5 pm - Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm
1.5 miles of bicycle and hiking trails.
Location -
From Hartwell, drive north on
U.S. Hwy 29, turn left on Ridge Rd and proceed 2 miles to the park.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map |
Heritage Park in
Athens
Description: 5-mile singletrack
loop trail for all levels. Great ride pretty much something for everyone . I
have only ridden it once, but it was very enjoyable and no traffic. The trail
has a few minor uphills, some real fast downhills, a couple of creek crossings.
Directions: 441 south from
Athens towards Madison, Heritage Park is on the right past the animal shelter
approx. 10 miles south of Watkinsville |
Horn Creek in Augusta
Description: Over 5 1/2 miles
of 90% singletrack and 10% doubletrack loop trails. A very good trail. Nice and
smooth at times but can get a to some hills that are very long. Expect to see
some roots, fallen trees, rocks, and dirt roads.
Directions: Take Fury's Ferry
out to Modoc. Then in Modoc look for Highway 23. Take Highway 23 out 10 miles
and Turn right at the Westside FireStation. Follow that road about 2000ft and
turn on the first road on the left. Then follow that road out and turn right
before the road turns into gravel. That takes u into the park. Ride to the park
and get on another gravel road to your right and follow that to the end. The
trials right at the end of the road. |
Ingles
Trails in Athens
Description:
25 miles of 85%
singletrack and 15% doubletrack trails. Good all around trail with good
technical downhill runs and great XC climbs too. Also has lots of good rooling
terain with a good dirt jump also.
Directions: Off Mitchel Bridge Rd. Behind the Ingles shopping center in
Athens. Beside Cofers. |
Iron
Mountain Multi-User Trail - 4 miles length
Suitable for
Mountain Bikes, Hiking and Horseback Riding
Cohutta U.S. Forest Ranger District at 706-695-6736
Description:
Beginning
at the Cottonwood Patch camping area, the trail fords the Conasauga
River and passes through grassy wildlife clearings as it gradually ascends to a
forest opening for a spectacular view of the rugged Cohutta Mountains. The
trail continues over rolling terrain to its end on Forest Service Road 1.
Directions:
Take U.S. 411 north from Chatsworth and go 12.3 miles to Cisco. Turn right onto
Old GA 2 and proceed 8.1 miles to the trailhead in the Cottonwood Patch camping
area. |
Jekyll
Island Bike Path in Jekyll Island
Description: Bike
paths are generally in good condition, but because they wind through ocean
forest, shallow roots pop up from time to time. When you are on the road, ride
single file, as far to your right as possible. The
ride includes 3 extensive picnic areas in maritime forests, with trails and
boardwalks to the beach. Here and there throughout the island are lone benches
and individual picnic tables at strategic spots. Along the ocean and in the
picnic areas are rest rooms and outdoor showers.
Directions: Jekyll
Island, just south of Brunswick and midway between Savannah and Jacksonville, is
10 miles from I-95 (Exit 6). Take the Jekyll Island Causeway to the Ben Fortson
Parkway on the island. |
L H Thomson Trail in
Macon
Description: 4
miles of loop trails. 90% singletrack and 10% doubleback. Trails are on
the property of the company that makes Thomson posts and stems. Several shortish loops with some steep but short climbs and some nice runs
around in the woods. Some sections can be moderately technical, with lots of
roots and several log crossings. There are a couple bridged creek crossings and
some nice tight twisties. Watch out for sand patches. Pick one of several
loops and have a good time. There are currently trails being built and just
enough traffic to keep the trails packed down. Worth riding, convenient and a
little more rugged than the local average.
Directions: From Macon, take GA
Hwy 247 south to Hwy 41 south (Industrial Parkway). Go about 1/2 mile past the
railroad tracks and follow the green industrial park signs (on the left) to L.H.
Thomson. Park at the right rear of the parking lot. The trail starts at the gap
in the chain link. |
Line Creek in
Peachtree City
Description: 5
miles of 70% singletrack and 30% doubletrack trails for advanced riders. This
trail is an addition to an ongoing project by the good folks in Peachtree City
(golfing community) south of Atlanta. It begins at the man made lake and rolls
along the ridges and banks above Line Creek. Lots of roots, and rocks. Some
slick rock into the creek (river) that you can ride on, but be careful of the
wet, mossy spots. It ends with a mix of paved cart pats/road to get back to
trail head.
Directions: I 85 south to Exit#
61 (Fairburn)Turn left on HWY 74 Follow approx 15 miles, Turn right on Hwy 34
follow about 2 miles turn Right into Days Inn. Trail head is down dirt road
across parking lot from motel. |
Little Rock Wildlife Ride
in Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge
Description:
The
bike ride of up is mostly on gravel roads, and is open during daylight hours year-round.
A self-guiding brochure is available to interpret highlights along the 6-mile gravel road. Little Rock Wildlife Ride is open year-round during daylight hours except during deer hunting season,
November - January.
Directions: Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge is located in Middle Georgia, approximately 15 miles north of Macon. From Juliette, drive east across the Ocmulgee River for about 5 miles. Look for the "Little Rock" sign on your right. |
Livesy Trail in
Decatur
Description: 3
miles of loop trails for beginner riders. Very easy trail, doesn't take long at
all. I like this trail because you can get good speed and there's a good view of
the lake, because the trail surrounds the lake.
Directions: It's in Henderson
Park. |
Mabel White Trail
Description:
2.2
miles of fast pace technical singletrack. Beautiful creek side riding and
landscape with a few small hills to climb and descend. Be respectful to the church upon whose land we ride.
Directions: Take I-75 North from Macon to the Bass Road interchange. Take a left at end of ramp. Follow Bass Road in a western direction. Church is located on the left only one-half a mile from the interstate. Scrolling marquee sign at driveway. Go down driveway toward church, and look to park immediately on the right. Trailhead begins there. Follow signs. |
MacIntosh Reserve in
Whitesburg
Description: 7
miles of 80% singletrack and 20% fire and gravel road trails. Maintained
by Carrol County, kept clean. Good aerobic workout, many moderately steep hills.
Only a few technical areas. Trail used by horses, hikers and bikes. Please
exercise caution and courtesy.
Directions: From Atlanta follow
I-20 East to Hwy. 5 south, Douglasville exit. Follow through Whitesburg traffic
circle. From traffic circle approximately 2 miles on left. |
Magnolia Springs State Park -
1053 Magnolia Springs Dr., Millen, GA 30442
Office Phone
(478) 982-1660
at
8 am - 5 pm - Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm
Mountain bike trails includes
5+ miles of mainly singletrack loop. Also has doubletrack and tripletrack.
Bridge crossings, trail along the spring, logs, roots and a technical area near
the sink hole. The loop trail offers excellent opportunity for speed. Great for
a full day of exploring.
Located
5 miles north of Millen on U.S. Hwy 25.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map |
Mansell Road in
Atlanta
Description:
11
miles of mainly singletrack roads. This trail will definitely improve your skill
with its massive jumps and a nice creek bed to go down. Don't take any turn offs
until you do down the first real down hill and run into THE jump. Its broken
bone counter in at nine right now. Once you get the jump, do it, its all in you
head. Go anyway you want, but before you leave, make sure to do the bridge.
There are jumps spread all around the trail, do as many as you can handle.
Directions:
Take 400 N from
Atlanta and exit right on exit 8. Then, go right into the Woodside Office Park.
Take the first right into the parking lot and head towards the back right corner
and you will pick up the trail. |
Milma Creek
U.S. Forest ATV Trail -
3.8 miles length
Suitable for Mountain Bicycles,
Hiking, Motorcycles and
ATVs.
Cohutta Ranger District - 706-695-6736
Description:
Sections are steep and streams must be crossed.
Trail connects Windy Gap Cycle Trail and Tibbs Trail.
Access is from either the base of Grassy Mountain via Windy Gap Cycle Trail, or
the top of Grassy Mountain via Tibbs
Trail.
Note:
During the November through January hunting season, the eastern segment of the
trail is a road open to mixed vehicle travel. Watch out for oncoming vehicles.
Directions:
Take U.S. 411 north from Chatsworth for 4 miles. Turn right (east) at the
traffic light in Eton and go about 4.3 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road
218
(Muskrat Road) and travel 3 miles to the lower trailhead. To reach the upper
trailhead, follow directions to Songbird Trail in this guide, but continue on
Forest Service Road 68 an additional 0.4 mile. |
Mistletoe State Park - 3725 Mistletoe Road, Appling, GA
30802
Office Phone (706) 541-0321 at
8 am - 5 pm -
Park Hours
- 7 am - 10 pm
3.5
miles of hiking and bicycle trails
Note: Park closed on 12/5 - 12/6/2007 for managed firearms deer hunts.
Located
15 miles southeast of Savannah on Diamond Causeway. Take I-16 to Savannah, Exit
at I-516 (Exit #164A), which turns into DeRenne Ave. Turn right on Waters Ave.,
which turns into Diamond Causeway. Park is on left.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map |
Mountaintown Creek in
Ellijay - 5.6 miles length
Suitable for Mountain Bicycles
and Hiking
Cohutta Ranger District - 706-695-6736
Description: Experience
the roaring cascades and waterfalls of
Mountaintown Creek gorge as the trail threads its way
through stands of white pine and hemlock. Be prepared to
get your feet wet as the trail crosses the creek several times.
Sections are rocky and narrow and the upper part of the
trail is steep. Hills Lake on the lower access road is privately
owned and not open to the general public. Access is
from the upper trailhead.
Directions:
Take GA 52 west from Ellijay for 5 miles.
Turn right onto Gates Chapel Road and go about 4.9 miles
to the end of the pavement. Turn right onto Forest Service
Road 90 and go 1.7 miles to the junction with Forest Service
Road 68. Turn right and go 3.3 miles to the T-intersection.
Turn right onto Forest Service Road 64 and go 7.1
miles to the upper trailhead. |
Oconee
Forest Park in Athens
Contact:
706-542-2521 for info and directions
Description: 1.2 mile mountain bike trail.
Begin the mountain bike trail at the southern entrance to the park (see map) and
follow the signs. The trail traverses gravel roads and singletrack woods trails
forming a clockwise loop. |
Oconee
Forest Ocmulgee Trail in Monticello
Description: Nice
riding. Trail is six miles and pretty wide due to the years of horseback riding.
There are several well made bridges on this trail over sizable creek crossings.
You can take a climb toward Hwy 83, and loop back around, or head toward Wise
Creek. The Wise Creek route has several tough climbs due to the railroad ties
being utilized. It is a good trail for beginners. Be careful during
deer hunting season.
Directions: Take
U.S. Hwy 23 (State Hwy 87) out of Macon which is commonly known as Riverside
Dr. Follow this route to State Hwy 83 and take a right toward Monticello.
Follow this route over the Ocmulgee River, and turn left on Forest Service Road
1099. Follow this dirt/gravel road for approximately 1 mile, and park in a
designated horse trailer area on the left known as Ocmulgee Flats Hunt
Camp. |
Old Falcon Training
Camp in Suwanee
Description:
This is an old series of trails that have been re-discovered. Much of the trail
has been raked lately, though some still needs raking, yet it is still very
ridable. This is fast and fun. Gently rolling. Narrow at times. Its a great
place for those in Atlanta not wanting to drive to Gainesville after work. Take
some time and watch for the trails that shoot off.
Directions: Take I-85 north out of
Atlanta. Exit at 111, Hwy 317/ Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. Take a LEFT at the
top of the exit ramp. Turn LEFT onto Satellite Blvd (third light after exiting
85). When you are on Satellite Blvd look right, you will see a building, a road
then another empty industrial brick building (recently abandoned by Motorola),
park in the Motorola parking lot. Ride across Satellite Blvd to the SysteMax/Global
building, ride to the left of the building to the end of the parking lot, thru
the grass into the back parking lot straight thru to the woods. The trailhead is
on the far left end of the back of the Systemax lot. |
Panola Mountain Conservation State Park -
2600 Hwy 155, SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Office Phone
(770) 389-7801 at
Tues-Fri at 9 am - 5 pm
Park
Hours - Sep 15 - April 14 at
7 am - 6 pm (or dark) and
April 15 - Sep 14 at 7
am - 9 pm (or dark)
12-mile
PATH Foundation Trail / Panola Mountain Trailhead - this paved trail
connects Panola Mountain with Arabia Mountain and Stonecrest Mall. It is
available for hiking, biking, skating and other non-motorized vehicle use.
Located
18 miles southeast of Atlanta on GA Hwy 155 via I-20 Exit #68.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map |
Paulding County WMA
Trails in Dallas
Description: 5 miles of
singletrack network trails. Trails are rough, ruts, fallen trees, washed out
areas and sometimes deep creeks, but there are trails that go on forever on both
sides of the silver comet, most land between McPherson Church Rd and the
tunnel on the comet is public especially to the right of the comet, one fire road
parallels comet for several miles on the right and has some good downhills and
climbs, can also be picked up on right 200 yards past benches after McPherson. Good creek crossing trail to the right if you go back some that comes
out on McPherson.
Directions: Take silver comet
trail W from 278 in Dallas, cross Mt. Olivet Road, cross McPherson Church Road,
2 miles to gravel fireroad on R, go L at intersection 1mile singletrack on right
between the fireroad and RR tracks. |
Peavine Creek in
Atlanta
Description:
1 mile of singletrack
loop trails. Very technical for intermediate and advanced riders.
Directions:
From Briarcliff
Road/North Decatur Rd go north and take right on N. Emory Lane go about 3/4
miles or till house numbers 1440 N. Emory lane and look for trail on left. From
Briar Cliff Road and North Druid Hills go south 2 miles past Kroger shopping
plaza on left and past Fox Channel five take left on N. Emory lane go about 3/4
miles or till house numbers 1440 N. Emory Lane and look for trail on left. |
Pine Mountain Trails in Pine Mountain
Description:
A complete network of singletrack trails and still growing. Everything from family
stuff to the hard core. Ike English runs the place, be sure to say hi to him.
You will not find a more complete ride in middle Georgia.
Location: Between
High Falls and Indian Springs State Parks. |
Pumping Station in
Augusta
Description:
3 miles of singletrack
loop trails. Lots of twists and turns, very few roots, a few fast gullies, and
lots of neat views of the river. A great trail.
Directions:
From I-20, take
Riverwatch Parkway towards Augusta. When you get to downtown (stoplight in front
of Smile Gas), go right. Take the next right and go across the bridge. Turn
right again at the King Mill (or something close to that) factory and drive
along the canal until you see the dirt road by the railroad tracks. Drive down
the canal about 3 miles and park at the gate to the pumping station. Trail
starts by the fence with the sign that says "Augusta Pumping Station".
ALTERNATE: From Washington Rd., take Eisenhower Drive down to the baseball park.
Park here and follow the railroad tracks across the canal to the pumping
station. |
Reed
Bingham State Park - 542 Reed Bingham Road, Adel,
GA 31620
Office Phone (229)
896-3551 at
8 am - 5 pm - Park
Hours
- 7
am - 10 pm
Bicycle
rental and 7
miles of trails
Located
6 miles west of Adel on GA Hwy 37 via I-75 Exit #39, and 14 miles east of
U.S. Hwy 319 in Moultrie.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map |
Richard B. Russell State Park - 2650 Russell State
Park Rd., Elberton, GA 30635 -
Office Phone (706) 213-2045
6
miles of bicycle and hiking trails
Note: Park closed
12/11 - 12/12/2007
for managed firearms deer hunts.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map |
Ridgeway Mountain Bike
Trail in Ellijay
Description:
6 miles of loop trails. The Ridgeway mountain bike
trail system is located in Ridgeway Park at Carters Lake. Riders pass through
mountain vegetation along high ridges that overlook deep clear water, then
descend to cross small creeks. Trail features include a mixture of single track and narrow logging roads
along with challenging climbs, stream crossings and technical
downhills.
Directions:
From Atlanta: I-75
north to exit 293, then right (north) on Hwy 41 1. Continue north on 411 and
turn right at Hwy 136 then left just after railroad crossing (old Hwy 41 1).
Continue on old Hwy 41 1 then turn right on Hwy 282/76. Turn right off 282/76 at
the Ridgeway entrance sign. |
Road and Trail Cyclery
- Oxford
Description:
6 miles of singletrack in loop configuration for all skill levels. This trail
has miles of singletrack and is one of the best-maintained courses in Atlanta area.
Directions: Take I-20 to exit
46. Go west on 142 for 2.5 miles. Then turn right on Airport Rd. and follow
signs for Road and Trail Cyclery. |
Rock Creek
U. S. Forest ATV Trail - 5.4 miles length
Suitable for Mountain Bicycles,
Hiking, Motorcycles and ATVs
Cohutta Ranger District - 706-695-6736
Description:
Beginning along the banks of Falls branch, the loop
trail quickly breaks away to start its steady climb to the crest of Tatum
Lead. Reaching the mountain top, the trail merges with the Tatum Lead ORV
Trail for a short distance before looping back through oak and history forest to
the trailhead. Sections of this trail are steep and rocky.
Directions: Take GA 52 east from Chatsworth about 1 mile.
Turn right onto the Old Federal Road and go 4 miles. Turn left at the
Peeples Lake/Rock Creek Trail directional sign onto Forest Service Road 3 and
travel 5.9 miles to the trailhead parking lot. |
Rocky Flats ORV
Trail
- 5 miles length
Suitable for Mountain Bikes,
Hiking, Motorcycles, 4-Wheel Vehicles and ATVs
Cohutta Ranger District - 706-695-6736
Description:
The trail
follows a multi-purpose woods road over piney ridges and through hollows of oak
and yellow poplar forest. View timber stands in various stages of development
from young regenerated stands to mature forest. Openings in the forest canopy
offer vistas of Grassy Mountain. This is an excellent beginner trail for
mountain bikers and all terrain vehicle riders.
Caution: The trail is
open to mixed vehicle travel. Watch out for oncoming vehicles.
Directions:
Take U.S. 411 north from Chatsworth about 6 miles. Turn right on Grassy Street
and proceed across the railroad tracks to the T-intersection. Turn right, go
about 300 feet, and turn left onto Forest Service Road 630. Travel about 4 miles
to the second Rocky Flats Road sign and turn right. Limited parking is available
across the creek. |
Selma Erwin Nature Trail in
Milledgeville
Description: 4 miles of singletrack
loop trails. This trail is
loads of fun! It's fairly technical, and there are abundant climbs and descents.
You won't leave unsatisfied.
Directions: Go past Georgia
college front campus, and continue through downtown Milledgeville. Go through
three red lights, and at the third take a right, it'll be Hwy 112. (Georgia
Military College will be on your right). Go down this road until you run
into a stop sign. Take a left and drive approximately 4-5 miles. You'll see the
prison up on your left after you cross a bridge. Begin to slow down, the trail
entrance is on your right, not marked. Two tire tracks are visible. Follow these
back (not far at all) and the trailhead will be right in front of you. |
Silver Comet Trail in
Powder Springs
Description:
40
miles of out and back paved roads. Very well kept trail and does have a few
rules, easy to find and well marked. Good for beginners.
Directions: Off I-20 to 278,
follow 278 approx. 5mi watch for signs on 278, several places to park. |
Silver Comet Trail in
Smyrna
Description: 30
miles of various trails. Rails to trails project. Excellent for the whole
family. Fun, bathrooms and mile markers, benches, trees, nature, creeks,
tunnels, mostly paved. Now up to 30 miles with more to come will go all the way
to Birmingham, Alabama.
Directions: 285 to south Cobb
Drive. Left on Concord Road approx 4 miles on right. this is about 2 miles into
the trail. Access to the trail in many places through Cobb & Paulding county. |
Skidaway
in Savannah
Description:
4 miles of singletrack and out and back trails. Technical with a set of
hills and valleys that make for good jumps. Ranges from easy to extreme.
3 bridges to pass over, numerous logs to jump, a switchback section, several
fast sections.
Directions: From
I-16 and I-95 take I-16 east go towards Savannah. Get off on 516 east. Go a ways
(it will turn into DeRenne Avenue). Take a right onto Waters Ave. It is a ways
down DeRenne. Follow Waters out a ways over two bridges until you reach the
Landings Sub division. Take a right before Main Gate (or follow signs to marine
institute) go down a long road. It will fork, stay to the right until the road
ends. The trail will be to the left where there is a steal cable blocking it
from motorist. |
Smithgall Woods Conservation Area
- 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545
Office
Phone (706) 878-3087
Park Hours - 7 am
- 6 pm
22-mile
bicycle and hiking trail that is closed for scheduled hunts - please call to
reserve first
Located
on GA Hwy 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of
Helen, just south of the Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy/GA Hwy 348 |
Sope Creek Trail in Sandy Springs
Suitable for
mountain bicycles.
Description: About
56 miles of intermediate level trails. Some sections are technical, wooded,
very
rocky, steep and has fast descents. Starts at Sope Creek and ends at the
Chattahoochee River at Columns Drive. Three parking areas.
Parking fee.
Directions:
From GA 400 southbound take Abernathy exit. Turn right on Abernathy. Travel
about two miles on Abernathy to Johnson Ferry Rd. Turn right onto Johnson's
Ferry. Go past the river and turn left onto Paper Mill road, the second
intersection after the river. Go about two miles and turn left into the parking
lot marked by the brown Chatahoochee River Recreation Area signs. |
South
East Georgia Mountian Trails in St. Simons
Description:
2 miles of singletrack network trails. 6 main trails, 3 in construction. In proximity to a
creek.
Directions: Go
down Fredireca Road to Glenn Haven across form fire station. Take left and then
take your first left. Trail is at end of road. |
South Fork Trail -
2.6 miles length
Suitable for
Mountain Bikes, Hiking and Horseback Riding
Cohutta Ranger District - 706-695-6736
Description:
From its southern end near a horse camping area, the trail winds through fields
and hardwood forests along the south fork of the Jacks River. It fords the river
once before ending at Forest Service Road 126A. Wildlife sightings are a common
occurrence in the grassy meadows. This is a good ride for novice mountain bikers
and horse riders. The Benton MacKaye hiking trail merges with this trail for a
short distance.
Directions:
Take GA 5 northwest from Blue Ridge for about 4 miles. Turn left (west) at the
Watson Gap directional sign onto Old GA 2 and travel 10.5 miles to the
4-way intersection at Watson Gap. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 64 and go
4.2 miles to the trailhead. Parking is available just past the trailhead in the
Jacks River Field camping area. |
Stonewall Falls Loop
Description: 8 miles of singletrack and dirt road loop trails. The two trails in the Stonewall
area had everything to offer, stream crossings, singletrack, doubletrack,
mountain views and waterfalls. Trails are well marked and maintained.... a must
ride!! Starts harder than it ends. Steam crossings and views included at no
charge!
Directions: From Atlanta, take
I-85 Northeast to I-985 North passing Gainesville. Continue on as I-895 changes
to Hwy 23. Head towards Clayton and from Clayton: Travel South on Hwy Old 441
for 3.2 miles to Tiger. Continue south through the 4-way Stop in front of the
Tiger Post Office for an additional 2.4 miles then you'll turn right on to
Forest Road #20. Continue on this gravel road for 1.6 miles. At a "T"
intersection, park or turn right and park on the side of the. Ride starts at
the gate. |
Sumac
Creek Multi-User Trail - 12.5 miles length
Suitable for Mountain Bikes,
Hiking and Horseback Riding
Cohutta Ranger District - 706-695-6736
Description:
This long distance double-loop trail offers both the challenge of steep ascents
and descents, and the ease of flat double-track travel. From high, narrow
ridge lines, trail users will drop into the rugged Sumac Creek drainage three
times. Caution:
The northern segment of the trail follows a gravel road that is open to
vehicles. Watch for vehicles.
Directions: Take
US 411/GA north from Chatsworth and go 12.3 miles to Cisco. Turn right
onto old GA Highway 2 and travel 3.2 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service
Road 17 and go about 2.1 miles to the trailhead parking lot. |
Tallulah Gorge State
Park in Tallulah Falls
U.S.
Hwy. 441, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
Office Phone (706) 754-7970 at
8 am - 5 pm
Park Hours
- 7 am - 10 pm
20 miles of
nature hiking and mountain bicycle trails.
The trail is a multi-use hiking and mountain biking trail.
1.7-mile paved “Rails to Trails” path.
Great park scenery.
Note:
Pets are not allowed on gorge floor or trails accessing the gorge.
*Permits are
required to access the gorge floor and can be obtained at the Interpretive
Center. Number of permits is limited, so please call first. Parking fee.
Located
on U.S. Hwy 441 within the city limits of
Tallulah Falls, GA
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map |
Tatum Lead ORV Trail - 7 miles length
Suitable for
Mountain Bikes, Hiking, Motorcycles, 4-Wheel Vehicles and ATVs
Cohutta Ranger District - 706-695-6736
Description:
The trail follows an old woods road along the ridge line of Tatum Mountain
through dense forest. The trail dead ends to the south at a mound of dirt on the
government property boundary. However, four-wheel drive vehicles must enter off
GA 52 about 0.8 mile east of the Cohutta Lodge on Fort Mountain.
Note:
After turning off GA 52, the first 2 miles of the road is a right-of-way across
private land. Only licensed vehicles are permitted on this section.
Caution:
The trail is open to mixed vehicle travel. Watch out for oncoming vehicles.
Directions: Take GA 52 east from Chatsworth about 1 mile.
Turn right onto the Old Federal Road and go 4 miles. Turn left at the
Peeples Lake/Rock Creek Trail directional sign onto Forest Service Road 3 and
travel 5.9 miles to the trailhead parking lot.
Note: Access at Rock
Creek Trail |
The Trails at the Beach in Clayton County
Description:
8 miles of well-maintained singletrack and doubletrack network trails. The trails are rated by color-trail signs. These trails have
something for every different skill-level mountain biker.
Directions: From
Atlanta: Take I-75 South to Exit 75 (Highway 138), turn right (west), go two
miles to red light, turn left into Clayton County International Park, go .4 mile
to bike trails parking sign, turn right into gravel parking lot. There is a
trail map at the trailhead. |
Thompson Bike Trail in
Macon
Description:
4
miles of 90% singletrack and 10% doubletrack loop trails. Great trail for
those interested in Mountain Biking. The trail is close to 4 miles long and
growing with the help of a very active maintenance crew. Expect some fast down hills and some good climbs that will try your granny gear,
especially if you're new to riding.
Directions: From Macon, take Pio
Nono exit from I-75, turn right (south) at US 41 and follow US 41 to Avondale Mill
Road. |
Tibbs
U. S. Forest
ORV Trail - 5 miles length
Cohutta Ranger District - 706-695-6736
Suitable for Mountain Bikes,
Hiking, Motorcycles and ATVs
Description:
This trail follows a multi-purpose woods road beginning atop Grassy Mountain and
ending at a gate near private land. A second gate is located about 1 mile
below the trailhead. The trail descends a steep ridge leading down the
mountain through managed timber stands
of pine and hardwood. Openings in the forest canopy offer exceptional vistas of
distant mountain ranges. Caution:
November through February is hunting season and the trail is open to mixed
vehicle travel. Watch for oncoming vehicles.
Directions: Take US 411 north from Chatsworth and go 3 miles to
Eton. Turn right at the only traffic light and follow the road, which
becomes Forest Service Road 18 for 10.4 miles. Turn left on Forest Service
Road 68 and go 5.7 miles to the T-intersection. Turn left, staying on
68, and travel 5.4 miles to the trailhead across from the entrance to Lake Conasauga Loop B campground. |
Tom Triplet in Pooler
Description:
3
intertwined loops of 3.5 miles, 5 miles and 6.5 miles.
Trail is mostly flat. Some minor up's and downs, ditch crossings. Old rice dikes
remnants of old liquor stills old home site. Old Savannah Ogeechee barge
canal. Wildlife and park recreation. Lots of technical turns and loads of fun. Great way to
tour this historic area.
Directions: AT I-95 and Hwy 80 go
east on hwy 80 approx. 2.5 miles look for Tom Triplett Park sign on right. Trail
head on left after railroad tracks. |
Town Creek Bike Trail - 15 miles length
Oconee Ranger District - 706-485-7110
Suitable for Mountain Bicycles, Motorcycles and ATVs
Description: This
double loop trail has numerous creek crossings in the rolling piedmont of middle
Georgia. It starts at a hunt camp. We ask that you do not ride when it is wet
for safety and environmental reasons.
Directions:
Take Penfield Road north from Greensboro to Shiloh Church. Turn right on a dirt,
county road and follow until it dead ends. Turn left on another dirt, county
road and go 0.75 mile to a hunt camp on the left. Signs mark the trail. |
Tribble
Mill Park in Lawrenceville
Description:
10 miles of singletrack and doubletrack trails. It offers various trails that
crisscross around 2 Lakes making several loop options available.
Directions:
I-85 North from Atlanta, to 316 North, Exit on 120 right to Jackson St, right,
Road turns into New Hope RD, and Tribble Mill park is about 7 miles on the
right. |
Turner
Creek U. S. Forest Multi-User Trail - 7 miles length
Toccoa Ranger District - 706-632-3031
Suitable for Mountain Bicycles, Hiking and
Horseback Riding
Description:
This 1.7 miles trail features single-track experience with approximately 5
additional miles of dirt and gravel Forest
Service roads to complete the loop. Elevations range from 1650 to 1900
feet. The single-track trail is shared by mountain bicycles and horses.
The portion of this loop on Forest Service Road 77 and Forest Service Road 28-1
is open to motor vehicle traffic. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the
single-track trail. Caution: This trail is
located in the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area which is open to various
hunting seasons throughout the year.
Directions: Take GA 52 west from Dahlonega for about 8.5 miles
to Grizzle Store. Turn right onto Nimblewill Road and continue for about 2
miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 28-1 and follow the signs for Bull
Mountain parking area on Forest Service Road 83. |
Victoria Bryant State Park
- 1105
Bryant Park Rd., Royston, GA 30662 Phone (706) 245-6270
at 8 am - Noon and
1-5 pm
Park
Hours
- 7 am - Dark
8 miles of bicycle and
nature hiking trails.
Located
2 miles north of Franklin Springs on GA Hwy 327.
From Atlanta, take I-85 Exit 160 and follow signs.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map |
Waterworks Trail in
Atlanta
Description: 6 miles of
singletrack network trails. The trails here are some of the best, truly intown
riding, that Atlanta has to offer.
Directions: From I-85 south,
exit left on to North Druid Hills Rd. Proceed to Clairmont Rd and make a right.
Then make a left onto Mason Mill Rd. From there go to the bottom of the hill
until you see an old, muddy road that leads to some rail road tracks. Cross the
tracks and and down a little path goes past some ruins of an old, and then cross
a bridge. The trails proceed in either direction with lots of other trails that
branch off of them. |
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - 650 Watson Mill Rd., Comer, GA 30629
Office
Phone
(706) 783-5349 at
8 am - 5 pm
Park Hours
- 7 am - 10 pm
5-mile bicycle trails Watson
Mill Covered
Bridge
Located
3 miles south of Comer off GA Hwy 22. |
White
Twister in Clayton
Description:
4 miles of singletrack loop trails.
From the main parking lot, backup 100 yards on the road you came in on. Loop
starts on the lower side of the road. Follow the trail and you will cross ridges
and realize the trail name is appropriate. Just before the exit to the pay
station, you will have some aggressive climbs. From the top of the ridge you now
go from the highest point on the trail to the lowest. Cross the bridge, go
through the ferns, along root ridge and down to the old railroad bed. The last
section travels an old railroad bed along Stonewall Creek. When the trail
intersect with US Forest Service Road 20, turn right and return to the
parking lot.
Directions: This
trail is located in the Stonewall Falls Loop area. From Clayton, travel South on
Hwy 441/23/15 for 2.5 miles and turn right on the Tiger Connector. Continue 1
mile and turn left at the 4-way stop. Go South on Hwy Old 441 for 2-1/2 miles
and turn right onto US Forest Service Road 20. The parking lot is 1.25 miles on
US Forest Service Road 20. |
Windridge
ATV Park
Trail
Description: Scenic 5.4 miles of mostly
singletrack with varied terrain and several switch back climbs and descents. Now open to the more advanced rider, two new miles of trails bringing total to just over 7
mile! The course is open to the public weekends from dawn till dark. There is a trail
maintenance fee.
Directions: From Atlanta take I-85 South to Newnan/Shennandoah
Exit. Go down expressway ramp to traffic light and turn right. Go to 2nd light and turn right onto Hi-way 34 by-pass. Follow by-pass around the north side of town until it starts to turn south and get off on Welcome Rd. Exit (about
7 miles). Ramp turns of to the left and intersects Welcome Road. Turn Left onto Welcome
Road and go to four way stop (about 6 miles). You will pass Welcome Store in 1 mile, and then the name of the road changes to Handy
Road in about three miles and at the four way stop it changes to Martin Girl Rd. From the four way stop proceed two miles down Martin Girl
Road, and turn right (North) onto Glover Pond Road. Go 1 mile, Mailbox (420) on left and driveway to home,
sign in, and get map of trails. |
Windy
Gap Cycle Trail in Chatsworth - 4.1 miles length
Cohutta Ranger District - 706-695-6736
Suitable for Mountain Bikes,
Hiking, Motorcycles and
ATVs permitted below Milma Creek intersection
Description:
Beginning
as a multi-purpose woods road, the trail eventually changes to a narrow, steep
pathway as it climbs 2000 feet to the top of Grassy Mountain, ending at an upper
trailhead on Forest Service Road 68. Follow the trail up a narrow ridge
line and ford a high mountain stream to complete the trip. Extremely fast and
technical ride. Much of the trail is steep, narrow and rocky.
Directions:
Take U.S. 411 north from Chatsworth for 4 miles. Turn rig |
