Fort Mountain State Park – 4 trails; All skill levels (very beginner to expert) – Pick the one for you!

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Directions to trail: Take Hwy 52 west out of Ellijay approx. 12 miles to top of Fort Mountain; the park is on the right. Pay $2 parking and $2 riding fee at Park Office (trail map included).

East-West Loop – 14 miles, Skill level – Advanced. This is a very challenging trail. The main highlights are a STEEP powerline downhill that drops off the side of the mountain, and a LONG technical climb that starts at mile 11. There is some spectacular scenery and super-fast rolling sections. Bring plenty of water and extra food. There is no shortcut out. Our friends from Florida HATE this trail

Cool Springs Loop – 7 miles, Skill level – Advanced. This trail starts out as the same trail as the East-West loop then turns left and goes downhill around eleven switchbacks to the base of the mountain. Some great scenery, a boulder field and then the same LONG climb back to the parking lot.

Gold Mine Loop – 6 miles, Skill lever – Intermediate. This trail is almost entirely doubletrack with some technical sections, some scenic viewing areas, good curves and plenty of speed. There is a somewhat steep, short rocky climb back to the parking lot, but all in all, a fun trail.

Lake Loop – 2 miles, Skill level – Beginner. Want to take your kids or a true beginner someplace relatively flat, but woodsy to learn to ride? This is it! This is a great little trail that goes around the lake. Some pretty scenery, a few roots and a couple of rocks for practice, but the whole trail is covered in mulch to make it soft.

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