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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      174
      Trails Mountain Bike
      128
      Trails E-Bike
      41
      Trails Horse
      21
      Trails Hike
      181
      Trails Trail Running
      167
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      14
      Trails Observed Trials
      2
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      11
      Total Distance
      408 miles
      Total Descent
      70,619 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,402 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,099 ft
      Reports
      705
      Photos
      156
      Ridden Counter
      7,232

      Outside Logo Articles

      Hurricane Damage Forced Hikers Off the Appalachian Trail. These Southern Thru-Hikes Are Ready to Welcome Them.
      Oct 25, 2024 from backpacker.com
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      Jun 5, 2023 from backpacker.com
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      Popular Gilmer County Mountain Biking Trails

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      Pinhoti 2 - Double Top
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      Pinhoti 1
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      Bear Creek Spur
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      Bear Creek / Pinhoti Trail
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      Wilderness Road
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      Bear Creek Road
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      Upper CCC
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      Pinhoti 3 - Turkey Mountain
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      Mulberry Gap Road
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      Wilderness Road
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      Shakerag
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      Coopers Gap Road
      Chattahoochee National Forest - Blue Ridge
      Bear Creek
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      Mulberry Gap Road
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      Mulberry Gap Road
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System

      Gilmer County Mountain Bike Routes

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      Bearhoti From Mulberry Gap
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      18 miles
      Pinhoti 1-3 From Gates Chapel
      Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
      22 miles
      Mulberry Gap to Pinhoti 2 Loop
      Ellijay
      9 miles
      BearHoti Shuttle
      Ellijay
      12 miles
      BearHoti
      Ellijay
      22 miles
      P2-P5 North to South
      23 miles
      Ellijay Sampler
      Ellijay
      18 miles
      2017 Drama Queen
      Ellijay
      34 miles
      Big ride from MG
      Ellijay
      46 miles
      P1 & P2
      Ellijay
      13 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 3 rides
      Yesterday
      • 2 rides
      Past Week
      • 35 rides

      Photos of Gilmer County Mountain Bike

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      Sep 30, 2024 @ 7:08pm
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      Sep 30, 2024 @ 7:08pm
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      Sep 30, 2024 @ 7:08pm
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      Sep 30, 2024 @ 7:08pm
      Sep 30, 2024
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      Sep 30, 2024 @ 7:02pm
      Sep 30, 2024
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      Sep 30, 2024 @ 7:01pm
      Sep 30, 2024
      3 |
      Sep 30, 2024 @ 7:01pm
      Sep 30, 2024
      227 |
      Oct 2, 2020 @ 10:56am
      Oct 2, 2020

      Videos of Gilmer County Mountain Bike

      Ellijay - Ridgeway recreation trails
      2:07 | 284 | Sep 5, 2019
      Pinhoti Trail
      trail: Pinhoti 1
      5:31 | 186 | Sep 18, 2018
      Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Get-A-Way
      2:30 | 593 | Apr 14, 2015
      Bear Creek Overlook
      0:09 | 356 | Mar 22, 2021 , Ellijay
      Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp - Mountain...
      trail: Pinhoti 1
      24:45 | 1596 | Dec 6, 2020 , Ellijay
      302 MBT POV- Fort Mountain State Park -...
      trail: 302 MBT
      11:53 | 245 | Oct 5, 2020 , Ellijay
      Smooth Operator POV - Ridgeway Trails -...
      14:11 | 378 | Oct 5, 2020 , Ellijay
      Ridgeway Trails - Ledges Downhill - Ellijay, GA
      trail: Ledges DH
      2:29 | 451 | Oct 4, 2020 , Ellijay

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      National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

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      DaveT99riddentrailactivity #68529220
      Mar 27, 2025 @ 3:00pm
      7 hours
      PaulyNTnxriddentrailactivity #68470598 and 1 more
      Mar 26, 2025 @ 2:36pm
      1 day
      Reinvntwishlisttrailactivity #68419347
      Mar 25, 2025 @ 5:02pm
      2 days
      PaulyNTnxriddentrailactivity #68407472
      Mar 25, 2025 @ 2:08pm
      2 days
      druffeljwishlistrouteactivity #68325315
      Mar 24, 2025 @ 4:34am
      Mar 24, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      sfrist777trailFort Mountain ConnectorAgreed with the prior comment below. TOUGH,...
      Feb 10, 2025 @ 5:32am
      Feb 10, 2025
      AndyK384h1trailSmooth OperatorNote it's closed from 11/1/24-11/3/24 for a...
      Nov 3, 2024 @ 6:12am
      Nov 3, 2024
      cohuttacattrailBear Creek / Pinhoti TrailBear Creek and the Pinhoti Trail share the...
      Oct 25, 2024 @ 4:13am
      Oct 25, 2024
      ajridingtrailBear Creek / Pinhoti TrailThe real Bear Cr is to start at the FS road on...
      Oct 24, 2024 @ 2:36pm
      Oct 24, 2024
      cohuttacattrailPinhoti 2 - Double TopThe map has been reversed since ajriding's...
      Oct 17, 2024 @ 11:55am
      Oct 17, 2024

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike127252 miles37,333 ft113 miles2,976 ft
      172703148,839
      E-Bike41107 miles14,879 ft47 miles2,802 ft
      5411381
      Horse2170 miles10,000 ft28 miles3,228 ft
      1492
      Hike181405 miles69,803 ft185 miles3,402 ft
      76972554
      Trail Running167355 miles60,269 ft162 miles3,383 ft
      691702
      Dirtbike/Moto1431 miles5,886 ft15 miles2,402 ft
      1504
      Observed Trials23 miles423 ft1 mile358 ft
      ATV/ORV/OHV1121 miles5,361 ft13 miles2,402 ft
      1471
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