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Pinhoti Trail - Snake Creek Gap To Dug Gap Mountain Bike Trail
Dalton, Georgia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
10 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 1/8/11 by trek7k |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 16 miles | Global Rank: #Not yet ranked. |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Out & Back |
| Ridden: 48 | Wishlist: 61 |
| Avg. Speed: 5.16 mph | Avg. Time: 3hr 55min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +4,316/-4,025 ft | |
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Description: This is one of the most challenging singetrack sections of the Pinhoti Trail. Mostly singletrack, from the parking lot it goes straight up for about 3 miles. Then a technical ridgeline with some more climging. This is the first 16 miles of the 32 mile "Snake Creek Gap 6 Mountain Time Trial Series" held annually by NWGA SORBA. It's very challenging with total climbing of 2388 feet in 8 miles and total descending of 2732 feet in 8 miles. In this section you will ride over 4 mountains with minim elevation of about 1000 feet and max elevation of about 1800 feet. Be prepared to be on the trail around 3 hours if you are an average rider. Bring more water and gells than you think you need, it's a tough one. Roots, rocks, big rocks, little rocks and roots. I reccommend trying this one with someone who knows the trail first. You can check out NWGA SORBA Forum(http://www.nwgasorba.org/chewdafat/index.php), there'ss always peole who are posting rides to the "Snake" and would be glad to take first-timers. You can do this ride as a semi out and back by riding the road back (which makes total ride about 24 miles), you can do this as a shuttle ride back(takes 2 cars obviously), or if you are a bad-a$$, you can ride the actual trail out-and-back for 32 miles of some serious trail riding. Good Luck. You can print a map from this site: http://www.nwgasorba.org/DugGap_To_SnakeCreek.pdf
added on October 22, 2006 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by GoKite5 on June 26, 2011
Fantastic trail. It has a little bit of everything. The first two miles near Dug Gap are difficult. The trail is full of rocks that present constant moderate technical challenge. Never something extremely difficult, but rock after rock requiring an extremely good line to keep going. Did it as an out and back from Dug Gap, one of the most difficult trails I've done. Loved it.
reviewed by trek7k on January 31, 2011
Yes, portions of this trail are rocky and difficult to clean on a mountain bike but don't let that deter you! The singletrack leading down to the stream in the middle of the ride is spectacular and most of the climbs aren't too bad. A few sketchy, steeper sections gravity riders will enjoy as well.
Similar Trail: Cheaha State Park in AL.
reviewed by GoldenGoose on September 1, 2010
This section of the Pinhoti trail was a real eye opener. 4+ hours for a 17 mile ride and I'm still exhausted a day later. Loose goat heads EVERYWHERE. Nothing about this trail is easy. Even the downhills leave you clenching your teeth and puckering the old rump. I can't imagine the type of sadistic person who would actually enjoy racing out here on a Single Speed. Those of you who do choose to willingly race this place are Gods on bikes! Everyone who consideres themselves to be an avid mtb rider needs to experience this trail at least once.
* Review edited 9/22/2010
Similar Trail: Fort Mountain will put you through the wringer with more aerobic challenge but only a little less technical challenge.
reviewed by flamdrag8 on June 17, 2010
This trail is murder. ok, not really, but it is very tough. I like the challenge, but you really have to prepare to ride a trail like this, and bringing plenty of water and energy food is a must.
Similar Trail: few have climbs like this.
reviewed by dplusdude on May 15, 2010
This is a very aerobically challenging trail, but does not belong in the same list as Porcupine or Downieville. While it has some burly climbs and tons of elevation delta, the trail itself lacks any flow and is built more with horses and hiking in mind. There's plenty of double track and fireroad and plenty of fast, yet boring descents. It's like an endless version of North Rim Trail in Bidwell Park, without all the fun of B trail and the addition of some overgrowth. Parking is tough on the Dug Gap side of things, and the trail head is difficult to find. My suggestion is to park at Snake Creek and do an out and back.
reviewed by Onatrance on February 12, 2010
Awesome trail. Has everything a challenging trail should have. Long hard technical climbs that turn into fast technical downhills on the way back. Not a trail for beginner-intermediate riders but for those who like a challenge you will not be dissapointed. There are a few hike-a-bike sections for all but the very best riders. If you want to test your skills, legs and lungs, the Snake is the trail for you. You can also start at Dry Creek near Sublinga GA for a total of 34 miles one way but beware. This involves over 5000 feet of climbing over 34 miles and you would need a shuttle to the start as an out and back on this would not be advised. Ride in the winter and you don't have to worry about the Rattlers but you will get more rocks and roots you ever thought possible on a trail.
reviewed by Nickelsonx1 on March 19, 2008
Great ride. Climb your way in for the most part and enjoy the ride on the way out. Nice switch backs. At the top enjoy the veiw of Lookout Mountain. It's the flat topped mountain in far distance.
reviewed by K2K on January 3, 2008
Bring your lungs and your Tech Skills... This one can bite you
* Review edited 1/3/2008
reviewed by rodrodriguez2003 on May 25, 2007
you must be in great shape to enjoy this trail. lots of rocks in sections. nice downhills.
reviewed by sandm96 on October 22, 2006
This is and Epic ride. Bring more water than you think. The climbs are tough, even when you're not climbing, it's technical. The downhills are fun and very rewarding. If you go solo, I recommend letting someone know, someone who knows the trails so they can come looking for you if you turn up missing. That's how challenging this trail is. I Love It!!!
Similar Trail: Any Pinhoti Section, Or Porcupine Rim--Moab (without the N. Georgia trees of course)
