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2.8 miles
Distance
372 ft
Climb
-166 ft
Descent
00:21:53
Avg time
204 ft
Altitude change
1,643 ft
Altitude min
1,880 ft
Altitude max
1,660 ft
Altitude start
1,864 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
19.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,589 ft
Distance down
4,180 ft
Distance flat
00:21:53
Avg time

Barkeater Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Five Points Recreation Area
    Trenton, Georgia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81080 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127129 in E-Biking
    • #101690 in Trail Running
    • #146537 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #404 in Mountain Biking · Georgia [+]
    • #218 in E-Biking
    • #475 in Trail Running
    • #862 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Georgia Department of Natural Resources

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AI Generated Description

Barkeater is a highly rated 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Trenton Georgia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 372 ft blue climb. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 158 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Barkeater Trail Reports

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May 14, 2026 @ 12:01pm (America/New_York)
May 14, 2026
large branches died across trail 8 inch diameter
Apr 21, 2026 @ 2:25pm (America/New_York)
Apr 21, 2026
Sep 21, 2025 @ 2:24pm (America/New_York)
Sep 21, 2025
Tree
Apr 12, 2025 @ 9:03am
Apr 12, 2025
Tree down 20+” Pine
Apr 15, 2024 @ 7:10am
Apr 15, 2024
This trail is an absolute blast. I rode from N to S. As an advanced intermediate rider it flows very well. There is one rock garden in the middle...
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on May 14, 2026
Avg: 4.07 (6 votes)
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      Directions to barkeater trailhead (34.825110, -85.453870)

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      21:09 | 395 | Jul 12, 2021 , Trenton

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      1 Review & Comments

      hc-mtb hc-mtb
      Probably my favorite trail here. Super flowy with a nice mix of rocks, roots, and rollers to keep you on your toes. I recommend riding this trail starting closest to ascalon trailhead and climbing up CCT.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Barkeater located?
      Barkeater is located in Five Points Recreation Area, Trenton, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Five Points Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.82511, -85.45387.
      ▼ How hard is Barkeater?
      Barkeater is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Barkeater?
      Barkeater has 372 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 166 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,643 ft to 1,880 ft.
      ▼ Is Barkeater a point to point trail?
      Barkeater is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Barkeater?
      Barkeater is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Barkeater?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Barkeater. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Barkeater?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Barkeater are:
      • October (14 activities)
      • March (13 activities)
      • April (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Barkeater? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Barkeater are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Barkeater?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Barkeater. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Barkeater?
      Barkeater is a very popular trail. There have been 1,468 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,496 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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