2.0 miles
Distance
285 ft
Climb
-282 ft
Descent
00:11:48
Avg time
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Smooth Operator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridgeway Recreation Area
    Ellijay, Georgia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Global Ranking
    #42738 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74200 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    USACE

Begin this is a 2mile beginner flow trail at the top of the Boat Ramp Rd before the pay gate. You can ride in either direction for a fast flow feature rich downhill ride to the lake with a moderate climb back to the top. This trail also has a shuttle opportunity back to the top at the Boat Ramp Rd. Parking at the top is free, but you must purchase a day-use pass to shuttle or park in other parking areas.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Smooth Operator multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    4 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,133 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,363 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,359 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,362 ft
  • Grade max
    -24.5%
  • Grade min
    33.1%
  • Distance climb
    4,101 ft
  • Distance down
    5,148 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,519 ft
  • Avg time
    00:11:48
  • Avg reverse time
    00:19:54
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on Oct 13, 2024
Dry
Avg: 4.35 (3 votes)
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      Smooth Operator Trail Reports

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      Oct 13, 2024 @ 5:17pm
      12 hours
      		 Leaves are covering almost the entire trail.
      Apr 14, 2024 @ 10:03am
      Apr 14, 2024
      		 In great shape, Dried out from last rains.
      Mar 12, 2024 @ 1:12pm
      Mar 12, 2024
      		 Open but wet - please avoid muddy trails
      May 4, 2023 @ 6:58am
      May 4, 2023
      		 Come ride
      Nov 23, 2022 @ 7:22am
      Nov 23, 2022
      		 Leaf covered - keep riding this great trail folks; let's clear it with our tires!
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 3 rides
      • 6 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 17 rides
      • 8 miles avg distance
      All
      • 227 rides
      • Last: Oct 13, 2024

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