14.5 miles
Distance
2,835 ft
Climb
-2,029 ft
Descent
2,357 ft
High Point

Shuttle ride. Park at Bear Creek Trail head and at end of Pinhoti 3.

Detailed Description
Bear Creek & Pinhoti shuttle is a 15 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Ellijay Georgia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 2,835 ft with a max elevation of 2,357 ft then descends -2,029 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Ridelogs
    2
More Stats for Bear Creek & Pinhoti shuttle mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 43 min
  • Altitude change
    806 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,550 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,550 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,356 ft
  • Grade
    1%
  • Grade max
    -30.7%
  • Grade min
    44%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    5,121 ft
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