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4.0 miles
Distance
444 ft
Climb
-691 ft
Descent
00:40:27
Avg time
-249 ft
Altitude change
1,582 ft
Altitude min
2,161 ft
Altitude max
1,831 ft
Altitude start
1,581 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-21.7%
Grade max
42.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,801 ft
Distance flat
00:40:27
Avg time

Pinhoti 2 - Double Top Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    S-29
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27129 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80721 in Trail Running
    • #81720 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #145 in Mountain Biking · Georgia [+]
    • #392 in Trail Running
    • #531 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

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Pinhoti 2 - Double Top is a highly rated 4 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ellijay Georgia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 444 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 40 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 15 miles average
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  • 92 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 536 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Pinhoti 2 -... Trail Reports

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Sep 26, 2026 @ 2:12pm (America/New_York)
Sep 26, 2026
I echo the poster from 9/23’s caution. The pine tree hanging down on the big descent going toward Shakerag is very low and will sneak up on...
Sep 23, 2026 @ 2:19pm (America/New_York)
Sep 23, 2026
Tree hanging down over the trail in a fast section that could cause some serious harm. You will not have much time to stop if you are going fast...
Aug 22, 2026 @ 11:55am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Aug 22, 2026
Aug 8, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/New_York)
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      Directions to pinhoti-2-double-top trailhead (34.811030, -84.583330)

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      7 Reviews & Comments

      ajriding ajriding
      It is WRONG how the map show to ride this. Ride north to south as first comment says.
      This is the most used and abused of the 3 P's here. The local business monetized the trails and seems this is the most ridden and shuttled. This is not a downhill ski slope trail. I pass people on full dh bikes, knee pads, arms pads, 20 lb pack, full-face helmet and this is an XC trail and Im in spandex and on a clanky xc bike passing them. This is not the trail to shuttle down. The trail gets skidded on for no reason other than sheer beginners terrified of everything on the trail and of the trail. It used to be a nice trail, now stuttered up from skidding and widened because there is a little bump that must be ridden around by a big bike 180 travel bike.
      This is also the easiest of the 3 P's because you do most of the climbing on gravel (or most shuttle cause lazy) and then most of trail is downhill and then you are back on gravel. P 1 and 3 are hard either direction.
      That said, it is still a good trail when done as P1-2-3.
      Don't skid! Learn to ride before coming here.
      Don't wear a full face helmet, you look silly. Pads are ok if you crash that much, but it is single track and beginners will just not get going that fast anyway.
      Rpsincla Rpsincla
      This indicates that 80% ride P2 in the south to north direction and that is absolutely incorrect. The spectacular P2 downhill ends at the green dot. Definitely want to ride P2 starting at the north end (P1 side) and finish on south end where the map shows parking.
      jamie-desoto jamie-desoto
      A few trees down past the entrance at the top. One large on the downhill

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pinhoti 2 - Double Top located?
      Pinhoti 2 - Double Top is located in Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System, Ellijay, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.81103, -84.58333.
      ▼ How hard is Pinhoti 2 - Double Top?
      Pinhoti 2 - Double Top is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pinhoti 2 - Double Top?
      Pinhoti 2 - Double Top has 444 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 691 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,582 ft to 2,161 ft.
      ▼ Is Pinhoti 2 - Double Top a point to point trail?
      Pinhoti 2 - Double Top is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pinhoti 2 - Double Top?
      Pinhoti 2 - Double Top is 4.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pinhoti 2 - Double Top?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pinhoti 2 - Double Top. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pinhoti 2 - Double Top?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pinhoti 2 - Double Top are:
      • October (60 activities)
      • June (36 activities)
      • May (35 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Pinhoti 2 - Double Top? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pinhoti 2 - Double Top are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pinhoti 2 - Double Top?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 40 minutes to ride Pinhoti 2 - Double Top. The trail is 4.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pinhoti 2 - Double Top?
      Pinhoti 2 - Double Top is a very popular trail. There have been 3,918 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,878 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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