A scenic dirt path winding through a lush green forest, flanked by tall trees with fresh foliage. In the background, a weathered concrete structure is partially visible among the trees, under a softly overcast sky. Canada Creek mountain bike trail.
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Level: Beginner
Length: 16 mi (25.7 km)
Surface: Fire Road
Configuration: Loop
Elevation: +560/ -515 ft
Total: 16 riders
 

Mountain Biking Canada Creek

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#6,982 in the world

I've realized the hard way that I am not partial to trails that begin at a high elevation for an easy downhill descent (see Bear Creek description). The trail begins going downhill on forest roads and some pavement. About 7 miles later, you'll turn onto Canada Creek road and ride past a few farmhouses. Continue downhill on the rocky and washed out trail until you come to the scenic mountain valley. Then you will ride double track past a couple old silos and lots of wild flowers. As you approach the 10 mile mark there will be a few steel beams on the right. See picture. You will have to carry your bike over these bridge remains to cross Canada Creek. Once across, there is technical single track ahead. There will be large mounds of dirt in the trail meant to keep ATVs from riding here but it is not difficult to get the average mountain bike over. After the single track you ride on Gaddistown Road passing more farmhouses. When the pavement ends there is over a mile of pushing your bike up an extremely steep rocky hill and your thighs start paying for the downhill from the beginning of the ride. Overall, what I liked about this trail was the scenery and what I really disliked was the lack of single track and discouraging and painful end.

First added by searsandrewj on Jan 1, 2003. Last updated Apr 30, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: yes
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
"Take GA 400 (US 19) from Atlanta to Dahlonega. Continue 2.2 miles past Dahlonega on US 19. Turn left onto Wahsega Rd. After 8.5 miles, turn right onto FS 80 at Camp Frank Merrill. Continue on FS 80 for 2.8 miles to Cooper gap parking area.


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