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Difficulty:  - Advanced |
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| Length: 10 miles | Global Rank: #49 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 211 | Wishlist: 167 |
| 6 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +4,700 // -4,200 feet |
| Average Speed: 5.2 mph | Average Time: 2hr 39min |
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Description
Blue Ridge Mountain singletrack at its finest. This out-n-back trail weaves its way upwards through shaded valleys and semi-steep hills. The trail is an equal mix of narrow singletrack and old fireroad doubletrack. The climb to the overlook is rewarded with a wicked downhill spin that brings you back to your starting point. The lower points of this trail are nearly always a little bit damp and tacky, but the trail is rideable nearly year-round because it drains so well into Bear Creek. There are several creek crossings and switchbacks to make things fun. Stop and take a picture at the Gannet Poplar, a very old and massive tree along the trail. Numerous trailheads are in the area, but the preferred route is to park on Gates Chapel Rd and ride up FS 90 to the small parking area where the singletrack starts.
From the parking area, ride up the gravel road, bearing left at the sign for the Bear Creek trail approx. 1 1/2 miles to the trailhead (there is a small parking area at the trailhead, but we always ride the gravel road as a warm-up). There are two trails here, but take the one beside the information kiosk. The other way is not meant for humans. After crossing a small, rocky creek, stay left at the sign for the Bear Creek Loop trail. After climbing two short whoops right beside the creek, follow the hard left switchback uphill (do NOT cross the logs and continue straight). Continue up the singletrack to the forest service gate. At the grassy clearing, continue to the LEFT, uphill on the doubletrack. After crossing through a wide but shallow creek, go left downhill to the gate and onto the gravel road. Turn right on the gravel road and continue up approx. 1/2 mile to the overlook. Enjoy the view! Continue to ride up the gravel road another couple hundred yards to the sign for the upper parking lot. Turn into the lot and follow the singletrack trail downhill. There are several hard switchbacks and the trail will dump you out back at the wide shallow creek. Continue the ride back downhill the same way you climbed up!
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Description
Blue Ridge Mountain singletrack at its finest. This out-n-back trail weaves its way upwards through shaded valleys and semi-steep hills. The trail is an equal mix of narrow singletrack and old fireroad doubletrack. The climb to the overlook is rewarded with a wicked downhill spin that brings you back to your starting point. The lower points of this trail are nearly always a little bit damp and tacky, but the trail is rideable nearly year-round because it drains so well into Bear Creek. There are several creek crossings and switchbacks to make things fun. Stop and take a picture at the Gannet Poplar, a very old and massive tree along the trail. Numerous trailheads are in the area, but the preferred route is to park on Gates Chapel Rd and ride up FS 90 to the small parking area where the singletrack starts.
From the parking area, ride up the gravel road, bearing left at the sign for the Bear Creek trail approx. 1 1/2 miles to the trailhead (there is a small parking area at the trailhead, but we always ride the gravel road as a warm-up). There are two trails here, but take the one beside the information kiosk. The other way is not meant for humans. After crossing a small, rocky creek, stay left at the sign for the Bear Creek Loop trail. After climbing two short whoops right beside the creek, follow the hard left switchback uphill (do NOT cross the logs and continue straight). Continue up the singletrack to the forest service gate. At the grassy clearing, continue to the LEFT, uphill on the doubletrack. After crossing through a wide but shallow creek, go left downhill to the gate and onto the gravel road. Turn right on the gravel road and continue up approx. 1/2 mile to the overlook. Enjoy the view! Continue to ride up the gravel road another couple hundred yards to the sign for the upper parking lot. Turn into the lot and follow the singletrack trail downhill. There are several hard switchbacks and the trail will dump you out back at the wide shallow creek. Continue the ride back downhill the same way you climbed up!
added by Rebus 
on December 31, 2002
on December 31, 2002Trail Reviews [Add a review]
Review: Great ride every time! It's a bit of work riding up from the parking lot at the base of the Bear's Creek Loop Trail head, but well worth it once you turn around and ride back down. There are several options here. You can ride to the top of the mountain and back down the way you came, which is rather fast since you more or less ride straight up and then straight back down. You can also take the "Loop" going clockwise, if you follow the sign just after the metal service gate and hang right at the fork. The loop provides a bunch of fast rolling hills after the initial strenuous uphill, there is a narrow technical portion at the end of the loop quickly running down the side of the mountain to the parking lot / trail head.. I more or less brake the whole ride down. Afterwards I typically ride down and back on the dirt road coming up the mountain. There is also a portion of the Pinhoti trails here which I haven't had a chance to ride. Overall a great trail.
Review:
* Review edited 10/13/2012
* Review edited 10/13/2012
Review: Uphill is really easy considering how much elevation you actually gain. Coming back down is pretty fun but honestly with pinhoti 1&2 right there I don't see riding bear creek again. Pinhoti 1&2 are significantly more challenging and more fun both on the ascent and descent.
Review: So beautiful and so much fun. Camped at Mulberry Gap (http://www.mulberrygap.com/) and enjoyed their tremendous dinners and breakfasts and the staff shuttled me to the top and left my truck on Gates Chapel Rd. (when you figure gas and time $5 per person or $10 to $20 a trip should be the tip) Did the downhill twice and it helped me move from beginner to intermediate.
Similar Trail: Tsali
Similar Trail: Tsali
Review: All trees are clear. Awesome ride if you like constant uphill beside beautiful mountain creek and dont mind forest roads. The downhill is the best. Can be tricky with the slope and river rocks. Your bike will get dirty.
Review: Beautiful trail. Follow the advice of other reviews and stay off "Bear Creek Loop", which is a relatively boring fire road. Be prepared for a long continuous uphill, followed by a long continuous (fun) downhill.
I'll be back to ride the connected Pinhoti sections.
I'd give it a week or two after this review was written for it to get cleaned up. There was a pretty serious storm, and there were a few trees blocking the way and a lot of misc. debris.
* Review edited 8/21/2012
* Review edited 8/21/2012
Review: Love this trail! It has it all, great climbs, stream crossings, speedy downhills, beautiful scenery and mud lots of mud! We shuttled up to the trailhead, smart move! The folks at Mulbery Gap will valet your car for a small fee- well worth it!
Similar Trail: Pinhoti 1 and 2.
Similar Trail: Pinhoti 1 and 2.
Review: This trail is really secluded and beautiful and is well worth the drive to find it. Be prepared to climb! My recommendation is to take the Bear Creek Trail as an out-and-back instead of taking the Bear Creek Loop back to the beginning. Turning around at the top will give you some fun and fast downhill singletrack, but if you take the "loop" back from the top it takes you down some rather uneventful doubletrack. This trail hooks up with the Pinhoti, if you're interested.
Review: Rode this trail back in august of 2011. We shuttled to the top from MulberryGap the ride in/ride out facility that services the whole area including IMBA epic Pinhoti Trails. We combined Bear Creek with Pinhoti 1 & Pinhoti 2 for a good several hours of riding. Bear Creek has some of the most beautiful landscape i've ridden. We are going back to mulberry in a couple of weeks & I'm looking forward to a full weekend of good riding, food, and fun.
Review: lots or fun. long downhills and long uphills to pay the price. excellent riding in a beautiful area, You can still average 8 or 9 mph since the climbs are awesome if you work for the, Other places like Stanley creek make yo work a hell of a lot harder with 1100 foot climb in mile 1, or Rich mtn 9 miles up nd 9 miles down. Whatever you want we have in north ga
Similar Trail: pinhoti 1,2,3; rich mtn, flat ck, staney gap, geen mtn
Similar Trail: pinhoti 1,2,3; rich mtn, flat ck, staney gap, geen mtn
Review: Awesome
Review: It's been a couple of years since I've been here, and I just have to say, wow: what a descent! I remembered that this was a rip-roaring drop back down the trail, but DANG is it fun!! Once every two years is not often enough, I've made a mental note to get over here and ride every couple of months! Ellijay is truly blessed with some awesome singletrack!
Review: This is one of my all-time favorite trails. We parked at the bottom of the mountain and road up the gravel road. It had recently rained and the streams were full. Also, it was 29 degrees outside with a slight wind. We usually take fire road 68 to view the lookout. Then we race downhill. It takes us about 1 hour and 15 minutes up and 22 minutes down. I would recommend a hat that covers your face and ears and an extra pair of socks during the winter.
Similar Trail: Raccoon Mountain, Bull Mountain
Similar Trail: Raccoon Mountain, Bull Mountain
Review: pedal up then blast down hill, great trail to enjoy some good downhill in north ga , not to rough , several stream crossings, upper section in more advanced
Similar Trail: iron mountain
Similar Trail: iron mountain
Review: Decent trail, not very difficult. Mostly forest service roads. Bear Creek Trail is the single/double track section and Bear Creek loop is all service road. There is a nice little technical downhill section at the very top parking lot near the over look. The best thing to do if you want some single track is to add the pinhoti sections and get some really good single track in. Bear Creek w/o pinhoti is about 10 miles, w/ pinhoti 1& 2 is about 17 miles, next time i will do 1, 2, & 3.
Similar Trail: Chillhowee, but smaller
Similar Trail: Chillhowee, but smaller
Review: Just got off the trail and I must say that it will linger in my memory for a long time. This trail is awesome!
Review: Great ride. Bring plenty of water!
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain
Review: DOWNHILLS are very fast! Fell very rough twice. The whole uphill is not very inclined but its a long way to the top. Very fun trail. I would much rather have a downhill bike for this trail. Great scenery also.
Review: Exemplary singletrack. I find it hard to describe this trail because it has a little of everything: long techy downhills, steep prolonged climbs, technical river crossings, fast flowy bumpy sections, and very little flats. Definately best ridden one way unless you subscribe to masochism, so find a friend and get a shuttle. You can stay at nearby Mulberry Gap, an awesome biker retreat with salient cuisine and friendly owners/staff and they will shuttle you for FREE. IMHO, best route is starting from the upper Bear Creek parking lot, riding downhill staying on the 'Bear Creek Trail' (not the Bear Creek Loop), then following signs to and doing Pinhoti 1 and 2. Pinhoti 2 puts you out on a gravel road 1.5 miles from you camp at Mulberry, but you may still have the legs to ride P3 as an out and back for an Epic Day. Bear Creek: 13mi. Bear +P1+P2: about 22 miles. I saw 2 black bears there last weekend, so make sure you take some honey so you can smear it on your buddies and ride faster than them! It stays cooler here in the summer than most other places in GA(5-10 degrees), and there are miles of nearby trails and comfortable summer camping. Check at the Cartecay bike shop: those guys know the meaning of Southern Hospitality. You can pull up a barstool and find yourself palavering for hours without noticing the time. They've got some high end stuff in there too: Jet 9s, Tallboys, and some good road toys. Make sure you check them out. The burgers across the street at 28 Main are awesome too! Bottom line: my favorite trail in the Southeast behind Tsali.
* Review edited 6/6/2011
Similar Trail: Tsali, P1, P2, P3, FATS all rolled into one.
* Review edited 6/6/2011
Similar Trail: Tsali, P1, P2, P3, FATS all rolled into one.
Review: This is one of the best trails in NWGA! My favorite ride anywhere is to link the Bear Creek trail with Pinhoti 1 and 2 and make a big loop, which ends up being somewhere around 23 miles. It has three pretty big climbs, but it also has 3 of the best and most rewarding downhill sections around! Its an awesome trail in a beautiful location! It is a must ride for everyone!
Similar Trail: Pinhoti 1, 2, & 3
Similar Trail: Pinhoti 1, 2, & 3
Review: excellent trail i usually skip the loop from parking lot go up on bear creek trail than jump on 68? where it splits, head up fire road than ride to the lookout than down bear creek trail. pinhoti is awesome singletrack too.
Review: This loop has an incredible downhill with good bumps, river crossings and unbelievable scenery. The uphill side is challenging, but not impossible, and totally worth it.
Review: Fantastic trail, although a little more fire road and really old fire road that is almost singletrack than I would like. Two choices, the driving directions lead you to the summit, you can run mostly downhill and combine with Pinhoti 1,2,3 if you have a shuttle. Second is to park at the Bear Creek camp near the alternate trailhead shown on the map. This is near the valley floor and lets you earn the downhill by running the 20+ mile loop. I recommend clockwise to leave more singletrack on the downhill. This is definitely a workout.
* Review edited 7/25/2010
* Review edited 7/25/2010
Review: Bottom Line:
Bear Creek may be the best mountain bike trail in Georgia. Having been featured in several prestigious mountain bike magazines, I had great expectations when I came to ride the trail, and I wasn’t disappointed! It has it all: great singletrack, awesome views, climbs, fast descents, technical riding, buff trail, and plenty of air opportunities!
For a long, full blown review complete with formatting (can't do that in this box), click here: http://www.gregridestrails.com/2010/04/bear-creek-ellijay-georgia.html
Similar Trail: Stanley Gap
Similar Trail: Stanley Gap
Review: This is flat out my favorite mtb trail in North Georgia. It has a little of eveything...great climbs, bombing downhills, and some forest road riding. If you are looking for a trail that dishes up the best of North Georgia...this is the one! Be sure and check out the views on Potato Patch Mountain into the Cohutta Wilderness.* Review edited 12/28/2009
* Review edited 12/28/2009
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain
* Review edited 12/28/2009
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain
Review: Huge climb to get to the top, but the reward is worth it when you get to come back down. This trail really put me to the cardio test. I felt a sense of accomplishment getting to the top.
Review: I ride Bear Creek a couple times a week. You'll be hard pressed to find a better trail. Lots of climbing then fun downhill.
* Review edited 7/30/2009
Similar Trail: Pinhoti 2
* Review edited 7/30/2009
Similar Trail: Pinhoti 2
Review: This is a great trail!!! but it is VERY easy to get lost. Make sure you have a gps or someone who knows the trail with you.
Review: Now I love this sweet MTB trail! Was up their a few months ago and ready to go once more in a month or maybe two. Something for everyone by far! Great downhill & some real technical challenge.
Similar Trail: Too many to post, but Alafia & Santos are the bomb!
Similar Trail: Too many to post, but Alafia & Santos are the bomb!
Review: Sweet trail. Riding back down is an absolute JOY. Maybe 30 seconds of pedaling for a 10-15 minute, FAST-paced ride down the mountain. I found the trail in Alex Nutt's Mountain Biking Georgia and followed his route for the ~14 mile loop. Too much forrest road in his loop for my blood but the extra distance made it a challenge. Wish I had treated it more like an out and back staying on the singletrack most of the time. I will be back for more.
Review: Started at the lower parking lot. Past the Poplar then right onto the Bear Creek Loop trail. Took a left on the forrest road (long forrest road climb), then left back on Bear Creek Trail. This provides for one long continuous and very fun downhill back to your starting point.
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain and Jake Mountain
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain and Jake Mountain
Review: Climb, climb, climb... then a wicked fun and fast downhill back. Can be easy to get lost. Make sure you know which way you want to go and where you'll need to turn. The first time I rode this trail, I turned around several times thinking that I was going the wrong direction in places. Great loop is to ride up past the big ole tree then hang a right. When you get to the forest road, take a left. You'll climb the forest road for several miles, then left back onto the trail and hold on for the roller coaster down!
* Review edited 10/19/2009
* Review edited 10/19/2009
Review: Like everyone else said, it's pretty much straight up and straight down. Enjoy the singletrack in the deep woods; it's some of North GA's best.
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain
Review: Wow... you climb... and climb... and climb... When you get up there, you gotta climb some more :-)
But all worth it. The ride in the middle of the forest, the creek crossings, the view! All well worth it.
Review: UPDATE: Not sure what's going on up Bear Creek trail about 2 miles. It looks like someone took a tractor to the little field areas starting at about 2.1 miles. All the dirt is turned over and it looks like someone is either going to plant a garden or build something. This is right before the first gate, and the trail itself is pretty beat up. The rest of Bear is awesome.
Similar Trail: Chicopee maybe, Bull Mtn
Similar Trail: Chicopee maybe, Bull Mtn
Review: not ebing a native to the area I might have started the trail on the wrong end beacuse it started on an intense up hill. I don't know where the other started on a downhill. When you turn on the road that reads bear creek and park at the trailhead there's two trails perhaps I choose the wrong one. i did see the huge tree though. I would recommened a suped up bike I destroyed my derailer going up and had to ride down with the abilty to anything but use my breaks. i wish I had a better experience because the place is beautiful coming from florida. I own a cabin in the area would love to hear what you think of other trails i could ride.
Review: Has a lot to offer for beginner all the way to advanced. There are some really challenging tech climbs that will put a hurtin on anyone. There some fun run in to small streams and creeks that will cool you off in the hot summer. You don't need to be an advanced rider to enjoy the whole thing.
Review: One of the best trails in Georgia. Great mix of single track and fire roads. Huge network of split offs to other great area trails. Elevation gain to the overlook is actually closer to 2,000 feet.
Similar Trail: Mountaintown Creek Trail, Pinhoti and Windy gap are good splits offs from this trail.
Similar Trail: Mountaintown Creek Trail, Pinhoti and Windy gap are good splits offs from this trail.
Review: This trail is long and hard, but very much enjoyable. I had to walk a large portion of the up hills. The trails climbs for about 6 miles up about 1300 feet. While the up hills are challenging and tiring, the outlook at the top and the ride back down are awesome. The outlook alone is well worth the hard trip up.
Review: A Great trail, one of my must-rides. A lot of mixed climbing (some technical but mostly old fireroad) but if you swap things around the trail is nothing but tech climbing. Some of the best singletrack I've ridden in Georgia, and one of the best scenic rides in the country.
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain
Review: This guy doesn\\\'t know anything about mountain biking or good trails. He probably has never been in the country. Bear Creek 7 miles of technical climbing with several great stream crossings. It is like being in a Rain Forest next to a rushing stream.
Review: Bring your fishing rod for the trout and your goat for the climb. This is a great trail. The best downhill I've been on yet. Climb the fire road for the view and hit the singletrack downward. It's a hike from Atlanta, but well worth it. You could grab some Blankets Creek on the way up by taking 575 north.
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain and Kilimanjaro:)
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain and Kilimanjaro:)
Review: Hey WeaverD:
What are you--a pansy? Let me recommend a trail for you that maybe you can handle: The Beginner\'s Loop at Blankets or Big Creek/Mansell ought to do you well. If you\'re gonna whine then stay home.
Bear Creek is fo\' real.
Review: This is great ride! I don't know what that guy at the beginning was talking about. I have been riding this trail for over 10 years and it is one of my top 3 of all times. I like to ride from Gates chapel road, up past Bear Creek Campground, to the trail head. Ride up past Gennett popular (2nd largest in the state) take a right at the cut off, go up and around. I make a few laps of the top loop before bombing out the rest of the way. This is an awesome ride, PLEASE take care of these trails, this trail has eroded trememdously over the years. If you get a chance, try to volunteer some time to do trail maintenance with the Cohutta ranger district, they have a volunteer corp that is very active.
Similar Trail: Tsali, Blankets, Iron Mtn
Similar Trail: Tsali, Blankets, Iron Mtn
Review: I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion. My opinion of Bear Creek is 100% opposite of "weaver". Bear Creek is one of the best trails in N. Georgia. It is a challenge...it's not for the faint of heart. I would advise 'weaver' to get in shape first, then go back in the fall or winter (when is VO2 level is higher) to see how spectacular it is.
Similar Trail: Carter's Lake
Similar Trail: Carter's Lake
Review: Bear Creek is an awesome trail, especially for working on your hillclimbing. The trail is about 4.5 miles of uphill, but there's a great lookout at the top, and you can either go further to head onto the Mountain Town loop or turnaround and cruise down 4.5 miles of downhill!
Review: OH MY GOD !!! The second ride of the day, (Bull Mtn. 1st). Slow gradual incline(great coming back)beginning off as single track through streams and nice(NOT)uphill walk around newly fallen tree. Difficult rocky uphill past beautiful Poplar Tree. right to Bear Creek Loop to Lookout. Good fast descents, extremely rocky and narrow. Don't slip, long way to the bottom. Nice rolling rhotodendron single track before hellacious rapid descent making an immediate 120 degree turn across a creek at the bottom. If you think it stinks, you either have never ridden or are in terrible shape. I couldn't make the entire trail...but what I did do was incredible. A must for any enthusiast. I'll be back !
Similar Trail: Try Bull Mountain. not as technical and can be a slower pace.
Similar Trail: Try Bull Mountain. not as technical and can be a slower pace.
Review: i also do not agree with the original write up about this trail. i think the 6 mile up approach is well worth it with the reward one would get at 2800 ft. at the top.
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain
Review: For a map of the trail go to www.mtblink.net After reading the description above I started laughing because I made the same mistake - once. Bear Creek is excellent moderate trail if you start from the road. If you start at the loop the trail is a little to short (9 miles at the most)especially since its 2 hours from Atlanta.
Similar Trail: A similar trail would be Bull Mountain if you start at the church and ride the F/S road for the first 7 miles.
Similar Trail: A similar trail would be Bull Mountain if you start at the church and ride the F/S road for the first 7 miles.
Review: hey for the dude who is wimpering about the trail if you don't like to climb take up golf. this is a great ride especially in the fall. I have trouble climbing right after the turn but the uphill is ridable
Similar Trail: Tatum lead or windy gap
Similar Trail: Tatum lead or windy gap
Review: If you ride this trail with the climbing first(in other words you rode it backwards), this trail can be a blast. The climb at the beginning can be a somewhat of a lung buster due to the grade of the trail, but the payoff is well worth it! The downhill at the end kicks! You should definately hit this trail if you are in the Elijay area.
Similar Trail: Mountaintown Creek, Owltown Creek
Similar Trail: Mountaintown Creek, Owltown Creek
Review: great trail. you rode it the wrong way. ride up first. you can park on the paved road at the bottom and ride the gravel road to the trailhead. all downhill from here.
Similar Trail: Mountaintown Creek
Similar Trail: Mountaintown Creek
Review: Just rode the trail last wk for the tenth time this year and its getting better. I park on Gates Chappel rd and ride the forest road up to the trailhead. Iclimb the single track and then use the mountain rode to check out a killer over look the same way down as I go up. Killer down hill with at least 30 good launches. Taisty!
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain, Stonewall Creek trail
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain, Stonewall Creek trail
Review: great trail. you rode it the wrong way. ride up first. you can park on the paved road at the bottom and ride the gravel road to the trailhead. all downhill from here.
Review: If you ride this trail with the climbing first(in other words you rode it backwards), this trail can be a blast. The climb at the beginning can be a somewhat of a lung buster due to the grade of the trail, but the payoff is well worth it! The downhill at the end kicks! You should definately hit this trail if you are in the Elijay area.
Review: hey for the dude who is wimpering about the trail if you don't like to climb take up golf. this is a great ride especially in the fall. I have trouble climbing right after the turn but the uphill is ridable
Review: For a map of the trail go to www.mtblink.net After reading the description above I started laughing because I made the same mistake - once. Bear Creek is excellent moderate trail if you start from the road. If you start at the loop the trail is a little to short (9 miles at the most)especially since its 2 hours from Atlanta.
Review: i also do not agree with the original write up about this trail. i think the 6 mile up approach is well worth it with the reward one would get at 2800 ft. at the top.
Review: OH MY GOD !!! The second ride of the day, (Bull Mtn. 1st). Slow gradual incline(great coming back)beginning off as single track through streams and nice(NOT)uphill walk around newly fallen tree. Difficult rocky uphill past beautiful Poplar Tree. right to Bear Creek Loop to Lookout. Good fast descents, extremely rocky and narrow. Don't slip, long way to the bottom. Nice rolling rhotodendron single track before hellacious rapid descent making an immediate 120 degree turn across a creek at the bottom. If you think it stinks, you either have never ridden or are in terrible shape. I couldn't make the entire trail...but what I did do was incredible. A must for any enthusiast. I'll be back !
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Chicopee Woods (63%)
Big Creek (50%)
Georgia International Horse Park (44%)
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So from mulberry gap I make a left and and head down the gravel road. I think it is the 2nd right but I can't quite remember. Anyways after the right turn it is close to a 5 mile up hill gravel grind you will pass a split or two but keep left. You will also pass the bear creek overlook. Then just a short ways after you pass a gated road on your right look for a road on your right and this will be the beginning of the bear creek trailhead. From there you blast all the way down the trail a few miles past the gennett poplar and through a few streams crossings until you see a sharp right turn going almost back up the way you came. If you hit the lower bear creek trail head you went too far. This is p1 which you can link to p2 and back to mulberry gap for a tough 20ish mile ride.
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