Directions from Bryson City, North Carolina to Dahlonega, Georgia

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Faces by Cathy

Things To Do – Flowery Branch, Georgia

LAKE WINFIELD SCOTT REC (GA)

Campgrounds – Suches, Georgia

The Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is located on the Blue Ridge Ranger District (formerly the Brasstown Ranger District) within the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains. Pristine water and scenic views draw visitors from around ... More on ReserveAmerica.com

Rich Mountain Wilderness

Parks – East Ellijay, Georgia

At 4,050 feet, Rich Mountain anchors an area that includes several threatened and endangered plants and numerous species considered rare in Georgia. About 30 miles of trout streams and waterfalls embellish the rocky outcroppings in ... More on Epinions.com

Few Loose Screws

Parks – Murrayville, Georgia

We are a group dedicated to having fun. The fields is a mix of speed ball and woods ball. We are trying to expand and improve continuously. ... More on Warpig.com

Hanging Dog Mountain Bike Trail

Biking – Murphy, North Carolina

Lots of lush plantings (including poison ivy, so watch out) and we even saw a wild turkey! More on SingleTracks

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The loops can be a bit confusing but we eventually started to understand by consulting the free map we picked up at the Murphy visitors center. More on SingleTracks
100% singletrack fun! Overgrowth is starting to creep onto some of the trails and there are a couple of recently down trees, but the trails are mostly rideable and not technical. A few sustained cl... More on SingleTracks

Buford Junction Antiques

Things To Do – Buford, Georgia

Valley River Loop

Things To Do – Andrews, North Carolina

The Valley River valley between Andrews and Murphy is broad and flat with towering mountains on either side. This fertile area is filled with farms. On this ride you'll pass horse farms, cattle farms and large corn fields as well ... More on Trails

Southern Sky Systems

Things To Do – Dawsonville, Georgia

Alpine Extreme Speed Gokarting

Things To Do – Helen, Georgia

Mountain Town Creek

Things To Do – Ellijay, Georgia

Enjoy the view , eat a goo..preferably one with double caffeine because the climb ahead (for heavier riders) is slow and long up to Potatopatch Mountain summit...about 800 more vert in less than 3... More on trails.mtbr.com

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Other recommended trails in the same area: bear creek is good, not so long, really simple to shuttle if you're riding big bikes. More on trails.mtbr.com
Doing this loop, I think I've moved from beginner to intermediate! Up Bear Creek is fun and tough. A few water crossing that are ridable. It gets tougher when reach the forest road. Take the up rou... More on trails.mtbr.com

Central Park

Parks – Cumming, Georgia

There are blind corners, so if you're going the wrong way, you could screw up one of us who bomb it hard going the right direction (yep, speaking from experience). trail is maintained by RAMBO chap... More on trails.mtbr.com

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Overall this trail ok; especially if you live near by looking for quick ride,and ok for little ones,but not worth driving too far to; it just used to be alot better. More on trails.mtbr.com
Trail is about 3 mi. I use it as part of my weekly cardio workout. Trail alternates direction based on days. It's a good trail to introduce someone to Mt. biking likes friends, wife, or kids. Recom... More on trails.mtbr.com