Distance: 63 miles
Course Description: I created this route many years ago just for fun. This ride covers Cooper Gap (2801'), Horse Gap (2770'), Mauldin Gap (3039'), Hightower Gap (2877'), Winding Stair Gap (3194'), and Nimblewill Gap (3232'). Besides the first 8 miles from Amicolola to Nimblewill Baptist Church which is paved on GA Route 52, everything else is on either forest service road (dirt/gravel) or double-track (dirt). Take lots of eats and drinks because there are no store stops. Also, take a USFS map of the area and use it with the map below so you do not get lost. The climb to Cooper and Nimblewill gaps are very tough and the decent from Winding Stair Gap will leave your hands hurting from using your brakes. A friend of mine rode this with me on his cyclocross bike so it can be done without a mountain bike, but you will wish you had shocks. Very challenging and my best time was ~6 hours.
Directions: Take GA 400 to GA 52 to Amicolola Park. Check in with the ranger station before you leave.
Course Map:
MTB 6-Gap (Word)
Profiles (Word)
Turn Guide (Excel)
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