1.9 miles
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-154 ft
Descent
01:08:50
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Mountaintown Creek Trail

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    Land Manager

Mountaintown Creek Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Conasauga District
    Ellijay, Georgia
  • Ref Number
    TR135
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular direction shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #38900 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75726 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Land Manager
    Conasauga Ranger District

Cool singletrack that feels a bit remote, even though you're never too far from home. Get ready to cross a lot of streams on this trail, some over bottom bracket heights and too deep and long to ride through at certain times of the year. Regardless, it's a beautiful ride. The top mile is a blast, the middle is just ok, and the last 2 miles or so are nearly flat, and stream heavy. BE WARNED, when I road this I popped out on a gated private road that I did not know I entered or was on until after I hit the gate. My tracks might have missed a not-so-obvious turn near the end, or the only way out is indeed on a private gated road for which you can exit, but not enter.

A better route is to take the first left and connect over to the bear creek loop. You can go right or left at the double track. Left is quick and less interesting. Right has a slight climb back up to the main Bear Creek single track descent, which is definitely more fun.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Mountaintown Creek bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -139 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,671 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,810 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,810 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,670 ft
  • Grade
    -1.4%
  • Grade max
    -9.4%
  • Grade min
    4%
  • Distance climb
    1,253 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    1,053 ft
  • Avg time
    01:08:50
  • Avg reverse time
    00:56:43
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on Sep 4, 2021
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Avg: 4.4 (8 votes)

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      Mountaintown Creek Trail Reports

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      Sep 4, 2021 @ 8:15am
      Sep 4, 2021
      		 So many downed trees
      Jun 19, 2021 @ 6:56am
      Jun 19, 2021
      		 Top half is rolling good. Bottom half has some trees down, but that kinda comes with the territory. Really needs a good brushing.
      May 28, 2021 @ 10:28am
      May 28, 2021
      		 The trail was not passable in many places. There were large trees down about every 1000 feet requiring climbing over and under dead falls.
      Mar 13, 2021 @ 11:09am
      Mar 13, 2021
      		 Lots of trees still down.
      Jan 25, 2021 @ 8:58am
      Jan 25, 2021
      		 Dozens of trees down throughout the descent. A battalion of chainsaws is needed to get this trail running fast again. The hike-a-bike on the...
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      • 26 miles avg distance
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      • + 0
      josesanchez89 TMBA (May 13, 2018 at 15:29)
       Just rode this trail today with my wife. What an epic trail. You bomb down alongside a creek that is gorgeous. Trail is a bit overgrown but we like that. A little tlc and this could be the best trail in the area.
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      brandufnix (Aug 11, 2018 at 12:55)
       Rode today August 11 and it was in terrible shape almost to the point of not being rideable. Tons of downed trees and heavy storm damage. Wasn’t worth the massive climb and needs lots of maintenanace before I’ll consider riding it again.
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      Ianriley12 (Jul 11, 2021 at 19:10)
       Just rode this trail! Complete ass, have the trail
      Is creek bottom, none maintains or cuts trees, you will push your bike as much as you ride it! Ride the other trails in the system
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      MountainGrowler (Aug 20, 2021 at 5:12)
       Rode the trail this week... complete disappointment. Much better trails elsewhere. Flat and yes you will push your bike as much as your on it. Also need to know that the map is wrong on this web site! Trail ends on private property (no trespassing).
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      • + 0
      ChristopherPlYeBz (Sep 6, 2021 at 14:06)
       Rode today. Cleared a lot of trees, but still a lot of hike-a-bike around down trees. Needs more clearing before I’d recommend riding to anyone other than someone looking for an adventure. Fun otherwise.
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