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      Dalton is home to the Northwest Georgia chapter of SORBA (Southern Off-road Bicycle Association).

      Mountain biking in the Dalton area is focused on the four ride areas listed in the index lower down on this page. To make contact with NWGA SORBA, click on the NWGA SORBA logo link below.

      Dalton is famous for hosting The Snake mountain bike race, wich is listed in the Events Tab. The routes for this event is available in the Routes tab.

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      Region Status
      Caution as of Jul 21, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      93
      Trails Mountain Bike
      76
      Trails E-Bike
      13
      Trails Gravel Bike
      29
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      10
      Trails Horse
      7
      Trails Hike
      71
      Trails Trail Running
      71
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      23
      Trails Observed Trials
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      22
      Total Distance
      119 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      50 miles
      Total Descent
      17,203 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,175 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,879 ft
      Reports
      499
      Photos
      364
      Completed Counter
      5,635
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      Popular Dalton Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 274 ft • 241 •
      The system at Rocky Face Ridge Park is a 10.2 mile loop with a 3 mile climb CCW, and a 3.5 mile climb CW. Once at the top, you have a 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains. To the east, you see Fort Mountain. To the south, you...
      • 100 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 442 ft • 232 •
      The trail system at Rocky Face Ridge Park is a 10.2 mile loop with a 3 mile climb CCW, and a 3.5 mile climb CW. Once at the top, you have a 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains. To the east, you see Fort Mountain. To the south,...
      • 85 ★ 4.5 • 12 miles • 1,846 ft • 218 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour59 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 264 ft • 178 •
      Counter Clockwise: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday Clockwise: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
      • 80 ★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 891 ft • 170 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 41 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 58 ft • 169 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 80 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 329 ft • 162 •
      Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 329 ft green climb. It features berm, jump, gap jump and roller coaster. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 61 ft • 161 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Dalton Mountain Bike Routes

      15 miles • 1,916 ft • 5 • Point to Point • Race •
      Ridden from south to north, this portion of the Georgia Pinhoti Trail begins at a small trailhead parking...
      15 miles • 1,865 ft • 1 • Point to Point • Race •
      This is the section of the long-distance, multiuse Pinhoti trail, best known from the Snake Creek Gap Time...
      17 miles • 2,517 ft • 3 • Race •
      This is the Snake 17 Miler Route which includes the infamous rock gardens on Dug Gap Mountain!
      48 miles • 6,031 ft • 12 • Race •
      The Snake 50 Mile route starts at the System for 18 miles and then continues onto the 34 Mile route at the...

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      Videos of Dalton Mountain Bike

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      trail: Skyview
      0:11 | | Nov 6, 2022
      New trails started
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      2:08 | | Nov 24, 2021
      Bear and cubs
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      trail: Bear
      0:38 | 158 | Aug 13, 2017
      Mutiny Bikes - One Spring Day
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      trail: Bear
      4:33 | 8618 | May 29, 2010
      Holey Coley Trail POV -Raisin Woods - Dalton, GA
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      2:31 | 476 | Oct 5, 2020 , Dalton
      Bear Trail Seesaw & Jumps POV
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      0:39 | 490 | Oct 5, 2020 , Dalton
      Rootie Tootie POV - Raisin Woods
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      3:07 | 412 | Oct 5, 2020 , Dalton
      Fast and Loud POV - Raisin Woods Mountain Bike...
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      13:23 | 1256 | Oct 5, 2020 , Dalton

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      CMuUSZtrailHaig Mill ParkThis should be a green trail not blue....
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      ajridingtrailPinhoti Trail - Dug MountainThe trail has gotten way easier than it used...
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      ajridingtrailPinhoti Trail - Dug Mountainare spiders unique to this trail?
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike7698 miles13,068 ft40 miles1,175 ft
      #2,610#93820649344,113
      E-Bike1319 miles1,808 ft7 miles823 ft
      #5,692#1,761346215
      Gravel Bike2928 miles2,890 ft12 miles1,175 ft
      #4,273#1,499223
      Adaptive Bike106 miles676 ft3 miles1,175 ft
      #5,127#1,33529
      Horse721 miles2,205 ft8 miles906 ft
      #2,124#1,1095322
      Hike7196 miles13,816 ft40 miles1,175 ft
      #1,697#7391464992379
      Trail Running7196 miles13,816 ft40 miles1,175 ft
      #1,367#49412499283
      Dirtbike/Moto2324 miles3,606 ft10 miles571 ft
      #843#308415
      Observed Trials13,419 ft610 ft
      1
      ATV/ORV/OHV2223 miles3,386 ft10 miles479 ft
      #737#31241

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Dalton?
      Dalton has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Dalton?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Dalton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Dalton?
      There are 10 parking locations listed in Dalton. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Dalton?
      The longest trail in Dalton is Pinhoti Trail - The Snake at 12.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Dalton?
      ▼ How many trails are in Dalton?
      Dalton has a total of 93 trails. Of those, 76 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Dalton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Dalton?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Dalton is Pinhoti Trail - The Snake with 1,846 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Dalton?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Dalton is Pinhoti Trail - The Snake with 1,661 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Dalton?
      Dalton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Dalton?
      The following bike services are available in Dalton:
      • Bike Shop (1)
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Dalton directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Dalton?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Dalton is Rock Garden Trail with an average grade of 10%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Dalton?
      Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Dalton. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Dalton?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Dalton are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Dalton?
      The overall region status for Dalton is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 45 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 41
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Dalton?
      Yes, Dalton supports e-bike riding. There are 12 trails in Dalton that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Dalton?
      The highest summit in Dalton is Dug Mountain at 1,814 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Dalton?
      The most popular Strava segments in Dalton are:
      • Hurricane Mountain Climb (1,848 athletes)
      • Mill Creek Top ridge Ridge NORTH (1,831 athletes)
      • Cell Tower DH to Parking (1,823 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Dalton.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Dalton?
      There are 8 technical trail features (TTFs) in Dalton. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Dalton.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Dalton?
      Yes, there are 10 accessible/adaptive trails in Dalton. View all adaptive trails in Dalton for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Dalton?
      There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Dalton directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Dalton?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Dalton?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Dalton are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Dalton.
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