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3.0 miles
Distance
196 ft
Climb
-215 ft
Descent
00:22:30
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
765 ft
Altitude min
893 ft
Altitude max
826 ft
Altitude start
807 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,808 ft
Distance flat
00:22:30
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Mount Joy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dry Creek Trail System
    Subligna, Georgia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #100280 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74307 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Conasauga Ranger District

Likely primarily built for horses. Could be a reasonable flow trail if not so overgrown in the summer (literally trees growing up in the middle of the trail).

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 22, 2025 @ 2:09pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Nov 22, 2025
 Rode after a light rain and still was fairly dry.
Feb 12, 2022 @ 5:01am
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Apr 25, 2020 @ 11:40am
Apr 25, 2020
Apr 25, 2020 @ 11:37am
Apr 25, 2020
 Large tree
Apr 25, 2020 @ 11:33am
Apr 25, 2020
 Tree down
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on Nov 22, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Joy

        ▼ Where is Mount Joy located?
        Mount Joy is located in Dry Creek Trail System, Subligna, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Dry Creek Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.58296, -85.1379.
        ▼ How hard is Mount Joy?
        Mount Joy is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mount Joy?
        Mount Joy has 196 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 215 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 765 ft to 893 ft.
        ▼ Is Mount Joy a point to point trail?
        Mount Joy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Mount Joy?
        Mount Joy is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mount Joy?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mount Joy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mount Joy?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mount Joy are:
        • February (8 activities)
        • November (2 activities)
        • April (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Mount Joy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mount Joy are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mount Joy?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Mount Joy. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mount Joy?
        Mount Joy is a moderately popular trail. There have been 309 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 308 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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