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North Georgia
Six Gap, The Gauntlet, Richard Russell Scenic Highway, Helen, Suches, Blairsville, and the waterfalls and wineries between. The home region with the deepest route library.
Hubs: Blairsville · Helen · Dahlonega · Blue Ridge · Suches · Hiawassee
Featured North Georgia routes
133 mi · 5–6 hrs
The Gauntlet
The signature ride. Ridge-to-ridge.
98 mi · 4 hrs
Six Gap
The classic North Georgia loop.
55 mi · 2 hrs
Helen Scenic Loop
Bavarian charm, easy curves.
80 mi · 3 hrs
Blue Ridge Day Ride
Lake views, downtown stops.
110 mi · 4 hrs
Ocoee River Ride
Whitewater scenery, sweeping curves.
70 mi · 3 hrs
Waterfall & Winery Loop
Slow-paced, scenic, social.
64 mi · 2.5 hrs
Suches Loop
The valley locals call home.
41 mi · 1.5 hrs
Richard Russell Scenic Hwy
Smooth pavement, big elevation.
219 mi · 6+ hrs
Tri-State Cherohala Loop
GA → TN → NC. The big one.
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Stay Near It All
Plan the experience, then pick the stay — cabins, lodges, and inns across the greater Blue Ridge.
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Real-time leaf-peeping conditions across the Southern Appalachians.
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Scenic Drives
The roads worth the drive — scenic routes and motorcycle roads across GA, WNC, and S. TN.