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Head to the northern mountains of Georgia with Blue Ridge motorcycle rides from REVER. Blue Ridge lies just 90 miles north of Atlanta, and is nestled at the southern tip of the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains. Downtown Blue Ridge features specialty shops and restaurants along main street, but the real attractions are the mountains and rivers outside of town. Climb high into the mountains and feel the exhilaration as you sweep down winding mountain roads on Blue Ridge GA motorcycle rides. Just gas up your bike and select a route below to get started.
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Georgia is known for its hot, humid summers, but Blue Ridge is actually one of the coolest places in the state. July and August still bring the heat, so if you're planning a ride around these months, be sure to wear breathable riding gear. With the cooler weather comes frequent downpours, and you should expect rain throughout most of the year when you head out. Make sure to pack that rain gear all year long. The good news is snow is rare in Blue Ridge, so saddle up for near year-round rides in this area.
Blue Ridge is a popular gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and there is a lot to see and do in the area. Start the day with breakfast at Mercier Orchards just north of town, and don't forget to pick up some of their famous hard cider and homemade pies. Blue Ridge was once a bustling railroad town, and you can still ride the old rail line on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. The Blue Ridge area is also known for its waterfalls. Make sure to visit during the spring to see them at high flow. Trails like Long Creek Falls and Jacks River Falls are easily accessible from town if you're up for a day hike to relax by a waterfall. The local rivers are a hit with fisherman, and over 100 miles of winding streams make for elite trout fishing. Finish up a visit to Blue Ridge with a stop at Grumpy Old Men Brewing to quench your thirst with some unique craft beers.
Tour the Chattahoochee National Forest on this two hour loop through the rugged Blue Ridge Mountains. You'll begin this ride in Dahlonega, GA and head north out of town on Highway 19. This mountain town was the site of the first gold rush in the US, and you can tour several old mines in the area including the Consolidated Gold Mine and the Crisson Gold Mine. As you ride Highway 19, you'll pass by the Yahoola Creek Dam and Lake Zwerner. Pull off at the Lake Zwerner Trail to see views of the area before you leave town. Make sure you have a stone in your pocket for the next destination where Highway 60 and Highway 19 meet. Stonepile Gap is in the middle of a roundabout here, and it is the gravesite of a Cherokee princess known as Trahlyta. Toss a stone on the pile for luck, or go the extra mile by bringing a painted stone or one with an inscription on it. Then continue north on Highway 60 as you wind higher up into the hills. At Dockery Gap, make sure you pull off at Chestatee Overlook to catch scenic views of the area.
Once you get to Suches, GA, you'll see Woody Lake and Abercrombie Bald Mountain on your right. Just west out of town, you'll link up with the Toccoa River. Follow the river north on Highway 60, and don't miss Wildcat BBQ for a rustic, roadside stop. Just past this stop, make sure to take a short detour south on Forest Road 816 to see the Toccoa River Swinging Bridge. (Note this rocky road to the swinging bridge is best tackled by ADV / dual sport bikes, and the bridge itself can only be crossed on foot). This 260 ft. bridge is the longest swinging bridge east of the Mississippi River, and the views of the river are excellent here as well. Now let's get back to the route. Up next is a climb to Wilscot Gap, and you'll meet up Crawford Creek on the other side. Tipton Mountain looms just to the west at 3180 ft. Continue on into the Blue Ridge, GA area as you pass the eastern side of Lake Blue Ridge. Just south of Morganton, GA, you can take a short detour to Morganton Point to see views of this 11 mile lake on the Blue Ridge Dam. Once in the town of Morganton, you'll hang a right on Highway 220 to follow the route. However, there is a lot to see in Blue Ridge, so consider following Highway 60 into town first. Take Old US 76 over the Blue Ridge Dam, and then stay on it to head into downtown. If you're hungry, check out the Rum Cake Lady for Cuban food and a change of pace, or grab some wings with a great view at the Boat Dock Bar & Grill. Once finished with lunch, consider a campy detour farther south out of town at the Expedition: Bigfoot! The Sasquatch Museum.
When you're ready to return to the route, you can jump on Highway 76 or the Appalachian Highway east to make things easy. You'll pass by the Morganton exit, and keep an eye out for Tank Town USA on your right. This unique tourist stop allows visitors to drive a tank and even crush cars under the tank treads. When your appetite for destruction is satisfied, take the Foster Road / Blue Ridge Highway exit south to enter the next leg of this ride. You'll pass through Bunker Hill and Pleasant Grove, GA, and Once through, take a right on Mulky Gap Road. Shortly after, look for a left turn onto Owltown Road. Follow this southeast past Epps Mountain through Owltown, GA until you meet up with Highway 19. Hang a right to head south along the Nottely River. You'll climb back into the mountains up towards Vogel State Park. There is a lot to explore in this area including Lake Trahlyta, Trahlyta Falls, and Vogel Overlook. You'll recognize Trahlyta as the same Cherokee princess from Stonepile Gap. Climb up higher into the mountains on Highway 19 until you reach Lark Gap and ride down the other side. This is a fun little section with a couple hairpin turns, and it is some of the best riding in the area.
As you follow Frogtown Creek back down from Lark Gap, there is a short hike to a nearby waterfall at DeSoto Falls Recreation Area. Stay right at the fork with Highway 129, and before you get back to Stonepile Gap, turn left onto Porter Springs Road. When you run into Cavender Creek Road, turn right to ride back into Dahlonega to complete the loop. Finish up the day by visiting one of the numerous wineries in the Dahlonega area including Wolf Mountain Vineyards, Cavender Creek Vineyards, Kaya Vineyard, Frogtown Winery, Montaluce Winery, Accent Cellars and Three Sisters Vineyards. Then grab some authentic German at Bratzeit to top off a great day of riding.
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Ride up to Blairsville, GA and explore the Chattahoochee National Forest between Lake Blue Ridge and Nottely Lake on this hour and a half route. We'll begin just north of the old gold rush town of Dahlonega, GA and trace the same ride up Highway 60 to Morganton, GA just like the previous route. Start in Porter Springs, GA, and the ride gets exciting right away with a climb up along Columbia Mountain at 3220 ft. You'll go up and over Woody Gap, and there is some great hiking in the area including a path to the top of Big Cedar Mountain at 3721 ft. on the famous Appalachian Trail. Head down into Suches, GA, and after another fun section of winding mountain roads, you'll enter the Toccoa River Valley. Once you pass Tooni Mountain, Forest Road 816 offers an excellent detour to the Toccoa River Swinging Bridge if you have an ADV setup. Otherwise continue up over Wilscot Gap into Morganton, GA. Ride on into Blue Ridge if you need to stop for lunch, or continue the route by jumping east on Highway 76 for a short jaunt. Get off on Highway 220 or Loving Road to head north towards Lewner, GA.
When you run into Highway 325, turn right to continue the route, or hang a left for a detour to the Nottely Dam. Situated on the Nottely River, the dam is 184 ft. high and holds back the 4,180 acre Nottely Lake above. You'll ride directly over the dam on 325, and stop at one of the pull offs to check out the lake. Then head back south on Highway 325 to continue on towards Bethlehem, GA. There is a popular OHV area along the way at Davenport Mountain on County Road 143. There is even a nearby rope swing if you want to take a dip in the lake! Once in Bethlehem, stay south on 325 until you meet the Blue Ridge Highway. Take a left to head southeast along Youngcane Creek and then wind up towards Blairsville. You'll finish up the route in town, and head over to Nani's Restaurant for some top rated eats in the area. If you're up for one more detour, take Highway 19 out of town, and then turn left to head east on Highway 180 up into another high mountain range. Next, hang a left on the Highway 180 spur up to Brasstown Bald. There is ample parking at the top, and you can take a short trail to the top of Brasstown Bald. At 4783 ft., this is the highest point in Georgia, and the views are not to be missed.
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