Mountaintown Creek
| Location: | Ellijay, Georgia |
| Ride Type: | Loop |
| Trail Type: |
Fire/Gravel Road 45% Single Track 55% |
| Distance: | 19.00 miles (30.57 KM) |
| Duration: | not specified. |
| Elevation Gain: | 2800 Feet (853 Meters) |
| Climbing: | Steep At Times |
| Skill Level: | Weekend Warriors |
| User Density: | not specified. |
Trail Description:
This is one of the most remote rides in north Ga. You'll climb to the ridge line bordering the Cohutta Wilderness before dropping down into the Mtn. town Creek Gorge with its many cascades and waterfalls. Its then a short ride through the valley before the long climb back to the trailhead.
How to get there:
From milepost 8 on Ga 52 west of Ellijay, take County road #65 north for 5.4 miles. Continue onto FS 90 for another 1.7 miles, turn right onto FS 68 and go 2 miles to the trailhead parking area.
Additional Notes:
What a ride!!!!!!!!