explore the routes

Sort by length, elevation, gravel, singletrack, road, bikepacking, or a mixture of all! We’ve put together some great routes for you to get the most of your visit. You can also export gpx files to your Garmin or Wahoo for turn by turn directions and cues.
Day Guests and Weekend Overnight Guests are welcome to come talk to our staff in the retail store for advice on routes and to pick up some helpful paper maps with cue sheets!

Looped straight from the front door of Mulberry Gap, this 9.5-mile route is a nice mixture of gravel and single track with gradual climbs and descents.

Offering a mixture of gravel, single track, waterfalls, scenic creeks, and overlook views - this 18.5-mile route has it all!

This 32-mile loop starts with a 13-mile gravel climb then winds its way down several mountain ridges along creeks, waterfalls and overlooks.

A lovely 9.5-mile loop from Mulberry Gap along rushing creeks with equal parts climbing and descending.

A 13-mile fast paced mixed surface loop of gravel and pavement with country views and punchy climbs.

A challenging loop with thigh burning climbs and screaming descents. 32 or 40-mile options… and be prepared with plenty of snacks and water.

Looped straight from the front door of Mulberry Gap, this 9.5-mile route is a nice mixture of gravel and single track with gradual climbs and descents.

This 9.5-mile route is an out & back that includes challenging climbs, sweet single track, endless switchbacks and a breathtaking overlook.

Offering a mixture of gravel, single track, waterfalls, scenic creeks, and overlook views - this 18.5-mile route has it all!

This 2-mile entry level hike treks the classic Bear Creek trail and takes you to the Gennett Poplar tree; the second largest tree in Georgia!

This moderate 7-mile ribbon of single track with roots and rocks makes this hike a great out and back on the Pinhoti.

Rated hard for its challenging climbs and descents, P3 is a wonderful 7.5-mile hike that has Cohutta Overlook view right in the middle!

Brought to you by Backcountry Discovery Routes, the Chattahoochee BDR-X is a 350-mile loop featuring the best dual-sport and adventure riding in the north Georgia mountains. This unforgettable route combines graded forest roads, primitive two-track, & scenic backcountry pavement under the canopy of the Chattahoochee National Forest.

The 44.9 mile multi-surface Back40 to Bearhoti route takes you along gravel, singletrack, and even a tiny bit of pavement. This is most frequently done as a 1-night overnight, but could be stretched into 2-nights for riders who are looking for shorter mile days. Over the course of this loop you’ll climb 5,657 feet with a robust maximum grade of 13.1%. Camping options can be found at Conasauga Lake Campground, and/or at the Bear Creek Campground.

The 110 mile 2020 Tour de Liverance route by Corvus Racing is a pavement-heavy tour of the Ellijay area with assorted hotel, campgrounds, and AirBNB options (and of course Mulberry Gap!) Riders will see 9,679 feet for climbing with a maximum grade of 15.5%. This route spends a hefty 80% of time on paved surfaces, and also swings right through the heart of downtown Ellijay with restaurants, shops, ice cream, and tons of treats.

Ah, the Cohutta Cat! This nearly 300 mile figure-8 behemoth delivers 33,748 feet of climbing with a maximum grade of 27%! The route is often undertaken over 3-5 nights. This link takes you to the 2018 version of the route, but you can learn more and check out different versions on the route’s official website HERE. May the cantankerous orange cat guide you wisely on your journey!