Alrighty then, you like to get dirty a bit! Welcome to the ADV routes page. This one is more of a work in progress and we will be adding more content as the routes can be ridden and verified. Gates close, Forestry Service gets wild burrs and wildfires so we will be a bit more diligent. We have also classified these a bit differently to match the various styles of terrain and route. Have fun out there!
Alrighty then, you like to get dirty a bit! Welcome to the ADV routes page. This one is more of a work in progress and we will be adding more content as the routes can be ridden and verified. Gates close, Forestry Service gets wild burrs and wildfires so we will be a bit more diligent. We have also classified these a bit differently to match the various styles of terrain and route. Have fun out there!
TABLE OF CONTENTS - ADV ROUTES
TABLE OF CONTENTS - ADV ROUTES
Routes are organized by general direction from the rally HQ and numbered only to assist in referencing in records and when discussion with other riders.
Routes are organized by general direction from the rally HQ and numbered only to assist in referencing in records and when discussion with other riders.
Lunch Stop:
Lunch Stop:
4971 Gainesville Highway
4971 Gainesville Highway
Blairsville, GA
Blairsville, GA
Consistently rated one of the best BBQ joints in Georgia (6th best is the South according to Yelp!) A go-to spot for lots of locals as well as visitor who come from miles.
Fuel Stop(s):
Fuel Stop(s):
Quick Sak 57 Miles
Quick Sak 57 Miles
9677 GA-75
9677 GA-75
Helen, GA 30545
Helen, GA 30545
Sunrise Grocery 91.5 Miles
Sunrise Grocery 91.5 Miles
7568 Gainesville Hwy
7568 Gainesville Hwy
Blairsville, Georgia 30512
Blairsville, Georgia 30512
GRAVEL IN YO' TRAVEL
GRAVEL IN YO' TRAVEL
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A01_Dillard_ADV_Gravel in Yo Travel_189
189 MILES | 7 HOURS | INTERMEDIATE
189 MILES | 7 HOURS | INTERMEDIATE
This six loop route will take you on plenty Georgia's amazing forest service roads and some of the best paved twisties in the US of A. This is a full day ride suitable of all size ADV bikes. Most "off-road" sections are graded forest road however some sections are natural ground along with water crossings.
This six loop route will take you on plenty Georgia's amazing forest service roads and some of the best paved twisties in the US of A. This is a full day ride suitable of all size ADV bikes. Most "off-road" sections are graded forest road however some sections are natural ground along with water crossings.
Route Notes:
Route Notes:
Surface Summary
Surface Summary
Paved ~106 Miles
Paved ~106 Miles
Gravel ~71 Miles
Gravel ~71 Miles
Dirt/Natural ~12 Miles
Dirt/Natural ~12 Miles
Notes for Gravel or Dirt Sections
Notes for Gravel or Dirt Sections
- Major Water Crossings - there are 2 on this route that consist of fast moving creeks, 12" to 30" in depth, depending on weather conditions. Both are marked with waypoints on the route.
- Patterson Gap Rd - single lane well graded gravel turns to rural 2 lane and transitions to Permission Rd
- Old Coleman River Rd- single lane, scattered gravel or natural surface, some ruts and standing water typical
- Charlies Creek Rd - single lane forest service road, loose gravel and larger washouts, some undulation midway up to the top at Indian Grave Gap
- Indian Grave Gap Rd - single lane, loose gravel or natural rock surface.
- Chattahoochee River Rd - single lane, well graded gravel or compact natural surface with minor rutting and standing water.
Lunch Stop:
Lunch Stop:
4971 Gainesville Highway
4971 Gainesville Highway
Blairsville, GA
Blairsville, GA
Consistently rated one of the best BBQ joints in Georgia (6th best is the South according to Yelp!) A go-to spot for lots of locals as well as visitor who come from miles.
Fuel Stop(s):
Fuel Stop(s):
Quick Sak Mile 54
Quick Sak Mile 54
9677 GA-75
9677 GA-75
Helen, GA 30545
Helen, GA 30545
Wolf Pen Gap Country Store Mile 138
Wolf Pen Gap Country Store Mile 138
41 Wolf Pen Gap Rd
41 Wolf Pen Gap Rd
Suches, GA 30572
Suches, GA 30572
NGA FOREST TOUR
NGA FOREST TOUR
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A02_Dillard_ADV_GA Forest Tour_207
207 MILES | 8 HOURS | INTERMEDIATE
207 MILES | 8 HOURS | INTERMEDIATE
This six loop route will take you on plenty Georgia's amazing forest service roads and some of the best paved twisties in the USA. This is a full day ride suitable for all size ADV bikes with at least 50/50 tires. Most "off-road" sections are graded forest road however some sections are natural ground along with minor water crossings. This is a slightly more difficult modification of route A01.
This six loop route will take you on plenty Georgia's amazing forest service roads and some of the best paved twisties in the USA. This is a full day ride suitable for all size ADV bikes with at least 50/50 tires. Most "off-road" sections are graded forest road however some sections are natural ground along with minor water crossings. This is a slightly more difficult modification of route A01.
Route Notes:
Route Notes:
Surface Summary
Surface Summary
Paved ~86 Miles
Paved ~86 Miles
Gravel ~99 Miles
Gravel ~99 Miles
Dirt/Natural ~22 Miles
Dirt/Natural ~22 Miles
Notes for Gravel or Dirt Sections
Notes for Gravel or Dirt Sections
- Major Water Crossings - there a few crossings but all should be under 12" depth, however, several holes on the trail could be impassable with a dry line and will required up to 24" crossings.
- Turkey Gap Rd- single lane, rock or natural surface, lots of 4x4 ruts and standing water is typical on most of the road. This section can be bypassed by continuing on Popcorn Road to US76 and picking the route back up north of the Popcorn overlook.
- Patterson Gap Rd - single lane well graded gravel turns to rural 2 lane and transitions to Permission Rd
- Tray Mountain Rd - single lane forest service road, loose gravel and larger washouts, some undulation midway up to the top at Indian Grave Gap
- Indian Grave Gap Rd - single lane, loose gravel or natural rock surface,
- Chattahoochee River Rd - single lane, well graded gravel or compact natural surface with minor rutting and standing water.
Lunch Stop:
Lunch Stop:
14239 Long Creek Hwy
14239 Long Creek Hwy
Long Creek, SC 29658
https://www.lifeinlongcreek.com/humble-pie/Long Creek, SC 29658
"A hole in the forest in the middle of nowhere. Pizza is great and the wings too. Salad’s are super fresh. I personally get them to run my wings and pizza through the oven 1 and 1/4 times. Great destination to eat after a day on the great wild and scenic Chattooga river."
Fuel Stop(s):
Fuel Stop(s):
Long Creek General Store Mile 81
Long Creek General Store Mile 81
12280 Long Creek Hwy
12280 Long Creek Hwy
Westminster, SC 2969
Westminster, SC 2969
Fraisers General Store Mile 126 *CASH ONLY*
Fraisers General Store Mile 126 *CASH ONLY*
1284 Highlands Hwy
1284 Highlands Hwy
Walhalla, SC 29691
Walhalla, SC 29691
THE 3 STATE SKIP
THE 3 STATE SKIP
A03_Dillard_ADV_3 State Skip 190
A03_Dillard_ADV_3 State Skip 190
190 MILES | 7-8 HOURS | INTERMEDIATE
190 MILES | 7-8 HOURS | INTERMEDIATE
You get the holy trinity of GA, NC & SC with this route that takes you on portions of the South Carolina Adventure Route (SCAR) and around the Warwoman WMA. Numerous opportunities to stop for picture and sightseeing.
You get the holy trinity of GA, NC & SC with this route that takes you on portions of the South Carolina Adventure Route (SCAR) and around the Warwoman WMA. Numerous opportunities to stop for picture and sightseeing.
Route Notes:
Route Notes:
Surface Summary
Surface Summary
Paved ~90Miles
Paved ~90Miles
Gravel ~68 Miles
Gravel ~68 Miles
Dirt/Natural ~ 12 Miles
Dirt/Natural ~ 12 Miles
Notes for Gravel or Dirt Sections
Notes for Gravel or Dirt Sections
- Sarah's Creek Rd- single lane well graded gravel a few areas are rutted with possible standing water deeper than 12"
- Fall Creek Rd - single lane, mostly natural surface with intermittent gravel, some ruts and standing water typical
- Hale Ride Rd - single lane forest service road, loose gravel and larger washouts, some undulation
- Overflow Creek Rd- single lane, loose gravel or natural rock surface, some erosion and natural rutting.
- Walnut Creek Rd- single lane, well graded gravel or compact natural surface with minor rutting and standing water.
- White Cut Rd- single lane, well graded gravel or compact natural surface with minor rutting and standing water.
Lunch Stop:
Lunch Stop:
Tellico Beach Drive-in
Tellico Beach Drive-in
1801 Cherohala Skyway
1801 Cherohala Skyway
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
A fixture of Tellico is the awesome drive-in roadside/creekside diner. Stop and enjoy the rushing water, awesome food and great location!
*Alternate dining can be found in Tellico Plains less than a mile past the Drive-in should you want something other than this choice. Try Tellico Grains Bakery, Peach Street Grill or La Loteria. Route can be re-joined easily from downtown Tellico.
Fuel Stop(s):
Fuel Stop(s):
Big D Store Mile 79
Big D Store Mile 79
7985 NC-141
7985 NC-141
Marble, NC 28905
Marble, NC 28905
Joe Brown Quick Mart Mile 173
Joe Brown Quick Mart Mile 173
705 Joe Brown Highway
705 Joe Brown Highway
Murphy, NC 28906
Murphy, NC 28906
THE ONLY TEN-I-SEE
THE ONLY TEN-I-SEE
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A04_Dillard_ADV_The Only Ten-I-See_240
240 MILES | 9 HOURS | INTERMEDIATE
240 MILES | 9 HOURS | INTERMEDIATE
This route gets you west to some beautiful East Tennessee forests and roads. Of course passing through Georgia and North Carolina, you just can't go wrong! You will visit the Chattahoochee-Oconee, Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests.
This route gets you west to some beautiful East Tennessee forests and roads. Of course passing through Georgia and North Carolina, you just can't go wrong! You will visit the Chattahoochee-Oconee, Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests.
Route Notes:
Route Notes:
Surface Summary
Surface Summary
Paved ~140 Miles
Paved ~140 Miles
Gravel ~75Miles
Gravel ~75Miles
Dirt/Natural ~25Miles
Dirt/Natural ~25Miles
Notes for Gravel or Dirt Sections
Notes for Gravel or Dirt Sections
- Major Water Crossings - there a few crossings but all should be under 12" depth. However, the crossing of the Tallulah River at Charlies Creek Road (~mile 222) is a diagonal crossing of a ford in the river.
- Charlies Creek Rd- single lane, rock or natural surface, lots of 4x4 ruts and standing water is typical on most of the road.
- Tallula River Rd - single lane, mostly well graded gravel turns to rural 2 lane and transitions to Permission Rd
- Patterson Gap Rd - single lane well graded gravel turns to rural 2 lane and transitions to Permission Rd
- Joe Brown Hwy - rural 2 lane road deteriorates to single lane, relatively well graded gravel. Northern end gets rougher with more exposed rock/natural surface. A true gem!
- Davis Creek Rd - single lane, relatively well graded gravel. Multiple waterfalls along the creek are visible or reached just off the road.
- Bald River Rd - single lane, relatively well graded gravel.
Lunch Stop:
Lunch Stop:
403 Haywood Rd
403 Haywood Rd
Dillsboro, NC 28725
Dillsboro, NC 28725
"Old School BBQ" ain't just a tagline. A newer favorite among locals and visitors alike, the joint is one of the best in North Carolina.
Fuel Stop(s):
Fuel Stop(s):
BP Store Mile 80
BP Store Mile 80
6368 Bryson City Rd
6368 Bryson City Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Franklin, NC 28734
Catamount Travel Center Mile 114
Catamount Travel Center Mile 114
4776 Little Savannah Rd
4776 Little Savannah Rd
Cullowhee, NC
Cullowhee, NC
LAND OF THE NOON DAY SUN
LAND OF THE NOON DAY SUN
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A05_Dillard_ADV_Land of the Noon Day Sun_201
201 MILES | 7 HOURS | INTERMEDIATE
201 MILES | 7 HOURS | INTERMEDIATE
This route is virtually entirely in North Carolina with lots of elevation gain (27,000 feet total). You will be exploring the ancient Nantahala National Forest along the many forest service and small (barely) paved single lanes. There is also a very healthy dose of technical paved sections including some of our ole reliables on Wolf Mountain.
This route is virtually entirely in North Carolina with lots of elevation gain (27,000 feet total). You will be exploring the ancient Nantahala National Forest along the many forest service and small (barely) paved single lanes. There is also a very healthy dose of technical paved sections including some of our ole reliables on Wolf Mountain.
Route Notes:
Route Notes:
Surface Summary
Surface Summary
Paved ~116 Miles
Paved ~116 Miles
Gravel ~75Miles
Gravel ~75Miles
Dirt/Natural ~10 Miles
Dirt/Natural ~10 Miles
Notes for Gravel or Dirt Sections
Notes for Gravel or Dirt Sections
- Major Water Crossings - there a few crossings but all should be under 12" depth.
- Conley Creek Rd- single lane, rock or natural surface, lots of 4x4 ruts and standing water is typical on most of the road.
- Barker's Creek Rd - single lane, natural grade, , scattered rock, degraded gravel. road is not heavily used and fall leaves are still abundant.
- Beech Tree Rd - single lane, similar to Barker's Creek but turns to rural
- Rock Bridge Rd - single lane, mostly well graded gravel turns to rural 2 lane