5. Cave Spring GA to Ellijay GA
Cave Spring GA to Ellijay GA – 141 miles
The route heads due north from Cave Spring and the terrain gradually evolves from farmlands to rolling and rockier forest service roads near Summerville, GA. Jenkins Overlook is a fun out-and-back extension through tight two-track to an overlook with a decommissioned fire tower atop a steep ridge. Lightly-traveled secondary paved and dirt roads connect to Chattahoochee National Forest with fuel and services available in Chatsworth. The “Loyd’s Mountain” vintage fire truck offers an interesting photo opportunity just west of Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp, which caters to mountain bikers, hikers and adventure motorcyclists. Section 5 ends in the quaint north Georgia town of Ellijay, the starting point for the Chattahoochee BDR-X.
5. Cave Spring GA to Ellijay GA
Cave Spring GA to Ellijay GA – 141 miles
The route heads due north from Cave Spring and the terrain gradually evolves from farmlands to rolling and rockier forest service roads near Summerville, GA. Jenkins Overlook is a fun out-and-back extension through tight two-track to an overlook with a decommissioned fire tower atop a steep ridge. Lightly-traveled secondary paved and dirt roads connect to Chattahoochee National Forest with fuel and services available in Chatsworth. The “Loyd’s Mountain” vintage fire truck offers an interesting photo opportunity just west of Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp, which caters to mountain bikers, hikers and adventure motorcyclists. Section 5 ends in the quaint north Georgia town of Ellijay, the starting point for the Chattahoochee BDR-X.
Blacks Bluff GA - Gas
Cedar Creek Camping & Lodge
Chatsworth GA - Food, Gas, Lodging
Cheaha State Park The park’s 2,799 acres include Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in the state. The park offers camping, cabins, and lodging plus picnic areas and a camp store. Address: 19644 Alabama 281 Delta, AL 36258 Visit Website »
Chicamauga National Battlefield
Civil War National Park
Fort Mtn Park
Fort Mountain State Park A Georgia state park named after a mysterious ancient stone wall, offering scenic trails and a rich history. Visit Website »
I-75 Food & Gas
Ignore Dead End Sign
Jenkins Gap Overlook
Jenkins Gap Overlook An optional 5.7 mile (roundtrip) uphill climb to an overlook at a decommissioned fire tower.
Loyd's Mountain Firetruck
5992 Old Ccc Camp Rd Chatsworth, GA, 30705, USA
Lyerly GA - Food & Gas
Bj's Food Mart 6230 Highway 114 Lyerly, GA, 30730, USA 706-895-2655
Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp
Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp Great cabins, campsites, hot tubs, clean bathhouses, home-cooked meals on the weekend, a retail store with snacks, beer, wine, and a small repair shop just west of Ellijay. Long-term parking is available for trailers and vehicles. Address: 400 Mulberry Gap Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540 Phone: (706) 698-2865 Visit Website »
Resaca Battlefield Historic Site
Road
SE05 EXT - Jenkins Overlook
SE05 - Cave Spring GA to Ellijay GA
Sloppy Floyd State Park
Sloppy Floyd State Park & Campground A tranquil Georgia state park featuring fishing lakes, hiking trails, and well-equipped campgrounds. Visit Website »
Summerville GA - Food, Gas, Lodging
Summerville
William Little House
William Little House A historic residence in Georgia, exemplifying 19th-century architecture and Southern heritage. Confederate Major General John Bell Hood was brought to this house to convalesce following the amputation of his right leg due to a wound received on September 20, 1863 at the Battle of Chickamauga.
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