Best Mountain Biking in Georgia

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1

Florida, Fernandina Beach

01 :14 hrs
4.6 mi
6.1953506 ft
Moderate

Situated on Florida's northernmost barrier island, Fort Clinch State Park offers lots of history, diverse terrain, and beautiful scenery open for exploration. This ride follows an off-road biking and hiking trail that travels alongside the park drive. The terrain has some small ups and downs but no major climbs or technical riding areas. The pathway is also open for foot traffic so watch out for others along the trail.

2

South Carolina, Pickens County

01 :33 hrs
6.1 mi
86.746185 ft
Hard

This mountain biking adventure near Issaqueena Lake offers a beautiful trail that can be ridden in either direction. Issaqueena Lake sits near the convergence of Little River and Keowee Lake. There are lots of technical sections with roots and at least one 2' step-up and a rock drop. Flora that you will see on this adventure include cypress, a variety of oak and birch. Wildlife that you may see include Bald Eagles, frogs, alligators, Broad Winged Hawks and falcons.

3

Alabama, Auburn

00 :08 hrs
0.5 mi
7.4102173 ft
Expert

Part of Alabama’s Chewacla State Park, Dell’s Trail is a favorite among local mountain bikers. The trail flows through the wooded glen next to the ranger station. Featuring various wooden structures like the “Great Wall of Chewacla” wall ride, “Accelerator” and “Lock Ness Cobra” to practice your overall mountain bike technical skills. In combination with the wooden structures, the trail also offers flat corners on one section of the trail while the other half is opposite of that, offering banked turns, berms and switchback climbs. Mastering this trail will allow to ride comfortably on any of the trails offered at the park. Entrance fees into the park are: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-11, and $1 for seniors ages 62 and older.

4

South Carolina, Edgefield County

01 :25 hrs
5.7 mi
68.79561 ft
Hard

The Forks Area Trail System offers a series of loops through a thickly forested area provide great mountain biking experiences for all levels of riders. This adventure features high elevations that provide panoramic views, strenuous uphill climbs and exhilarating downhills, thick vegetation and wildlife that includes many bird species and other animals. This is a minimal amount of climbing here which makes this a good trail for beginners while experts can test their jumping and cornering skills.

5

Georgia, Cherokee County

00 :56 hrs
3.8 mi
55.39392 ft
Expert

The Van Michael Loop is just north of the Blankets Creek mountain biking trails, and offers a trail equally challenging and fun. There aren't a lot of technical spots on this route but it will offer an extreme cardiovascular challenge. The better part of the trail is smooth but you will come across many rocks and roots. As well, the trail is very twisty and up and down the whole way. Be aware that the trail is directional and it changes throughout the days of the week, so check with the park office.

6

South Carolina, Edgefield County

02 :33 hrs
9.8 mi
74.84839 ft
Moderate

Brown Wave is one of four trails on the southern side of the Forks Area Trail System (FATS), which in all is often considered one of the best mountain biking destinations in South Carolina. This trail gets its name for its roller coaster 'wave-like' whoop-do-doos. Overall the trail is essentially flat, not a lot of climbing or downhill, but as such it flows perhaps the best. Mostly smooth as well, with only a couple sections of rocks to shake things up. All in all, a very popular trail in the FATS network.

7

South Carolina, Edgefield County

01 :44 hrs
6.7 mi
68.42593 ft
Moderate

Skinny Loop is one of four trails on the southern side of the Forks Area Trail System (FATS), which in all is often considered one of the best mountain biking destinations in South Carolina. This trail is essentially a sister trail to Brown Wave, sharing many of its features such as smooth great-flowing single track and a lot of well-executed whoop-de-doos that make the trail feel like a roller coaster. This trail, while considered the easiest of the six at FATS, is sometimes considered one of its best too, for beginners and experts alike. This is due to the fact that the whoop-do-doos are great for all skill levels, allowing beginners to take easy and roll over, while also being well spaced for experts to catch some air on.

8

South Carolina, McCormick County

00 :57 hrs
3.7 mi
59.951973 ft
Hard

Big Rock Loop is one of two trails on the northern side of the Forks Area Trail System (FATS), which in all is often considered one of the best mountain biking destinations in South Carolina. This particular trail gets its name due to several rock outcroppings along the way. This trail, along with its companion trail, Tower, is steeper and a bit more rocky than those to the south. The width of the trail is also a bit more narrow. Ultimately such makes for a more technical experience than the southern trails, but not by too much. Due to its steeper ascents and descents one will also find this trail to be more physically demanding, but also be rewarded with moments of greater speed. In fact, Big Rock Loop has one of the longest downhill sections in the park, though the precursor to such is obviously an uphill section. All in all, these trails don't flow quite as well as the southern network. Regardless, most would say they're not to be missed.

9

South Carolina, Spartanburg County

02 :11 hrs
8.4 mi
43.959213 ft
Hard

The land that is now Croft State Park was once an army training base and is now a park with around 12 miles of biking and hiking trails. The rolling, wooded terrain offers scenic and exciting adventure opportunities. This adventure features the Southside Loop, the longest trail in the park. You will ride through hardwood forest and along creeks. This trail also offers access to many other mountain bike and hiking trails in the park. The trail can be accessed at two spots: the “Advanced America” bridge on the Palmetto Trail or from the Southside Parking lot at the end of Groce Rd. The park amenities include a playground, picnicking and camping, as well as fishing and boating. Be aware that there is a small admission fee for entrance into the park.

10

Georgia, Butts County

02 :22 hrs
9.1 mi
44.5934 ft
Hard

This mountain biking adventure is full of a variety of well marked trails and lots of beautiful scenery. While this ride does have several very technical parts they can be navigated around, so the trail is really for riders of all skill levels. There is a great system of trails in this area (green, blue and black markers) so make sure to take advantage of them all. Be apprised that donations for trail maintenance are accepted at the trail-head.

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