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

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.

GRAVEL IN YO' TRAVEL

NGA FOREST TOUR

THE 3 STATE SKIP

THE ONLY TEN-I-SEE

LAND OF THE NOON DAY SUN

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Lunch Stop:

4971 Gainesville Highway

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):

Quick Sak 57 Miles

9677 GA-75

Helen, GA 30545

Sunrise Grocery 91.5 Miles

7568 Gainesville Hwy

Blairsville, Georgia 30512

GRAVEL IN YO' TRAVEL

A01_Dillard_ADV_Gravel in Yo Travel_189

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.

Route Notes:

Surface Summary

Paved ~106 Miles

Gravel ~71 Miles

Dirt/Natural ~12 Miles

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.

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Lunch Stop:

4971 Gainesville Highway

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):

Quick Sak Mile 54

9677 GA-75

Helen, GA 30545

Wolf Pen Gap Country Store Mile 138

41 Wolf Pen Gap Rd

Suches, GA 30572

NGA FOREST TOUR

A02_Dillard_ADV_GA Forest Tour_207

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.

Route Notes:

Surface Summary

Paved ~86 Miles

Gravel ~99 Miles

Dirt/Natural ~22 Miles

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.

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Lunch Stop:

14239 Long Creek Hwy

Long Creek, SC 29658

https://www.lifeinlongcreek.com/humble-pie/

"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):

Long Creek General Store Mile 81

12280 Long Creek Hwy

Westminster, SC 2969

Fraisers General Store Mile 126 CASH ONLY

1284 Highlands Hwy

Walhalla, SC 29691

THE 3 STATE SKIP

A03_Dillard_ADV_3 State Skip 190

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.

Route Notes:

Surface Summary

Paved ~90Miles

Gravel ~68 Miles

Dirt/Natural ~ 12 Miles

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.

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Lunch Stop:

Tellico Beach Drive-in

1801 Cherohala Skyway

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):

Big D Store Mile 79

7985 NC-141

Marble, NC 28905

Joe Brown Quick Mart Mile 173

705 Joe Brown Highway

Murphy, NC 28906

THE ONLY TEN-I-SEE

A04_Dillard_ADV_The Only Ten-I-See_240

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.

Route Notes:

Surface Summary

Paved ~140 Miles

Gravel ~75Miles

Dirt/Natural ~25Miles

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.

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Lunch Stop:

Haywood Smokehouse Mile 105

403 Haywood Rd

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):

BP Store Mile 80

6368 Bryson City Rd

Franklin, NC 28734

Catamount Travel Center Mile 114

4776 Little Savannah Rd

Cullowhee, NC

LAND OF THE NOON DAY SUN

A05_Dillard_ADV_Land of the Noon Day Sun_201

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.

Route Notes:

Surface Summary

Paved ~116 Miles

Gravel ~75Miles

Dirt/Natural ~10 Miles

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

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.

Lunch Stop:

Jim's Smokin' Que

4971 Gainesville Highway

Blairsville, GA

Fuel Stop(s):

Quick Sak 57 Miles

9677 GA-75

Helen, GA 30545

Sunrise Grocery 91.5 Miles

7568 Gainesville Hwy

Blairsville, Georgia 30512

GRAVEL IN YO' TRAVEL

A01_Dillard_ADV_Gravel in Yo Travel_189

189 MILES | 7 HOURS | INTERMEDIATE

Route Notes:

Surface Summary

Paved ~106 Miles

Gravel ~71 Miles

Dirt/Natural ~12 Miles

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:

Jim's Smokin' Que

4971 Gainesville Highway

Blairsville, GA

Fuel Stop(s):

Quick Sak Mile 54

9677 GA-75

Helen, GA 30545

Wolf Pen Gap Country Store Mile 138

41 Wolf Pen Gap Rd

Suches, GA 30572

NGA FOREST TOUR

A02_Dillard_ADV_GA Forest Tour_207

207 MILES | 8 HOURS | INTERMEDIATE

Route Notes:

Surface Summary

Paved ~86 Miles

Gravel ~99 Miles

Dirt/Natural ~22 Miles

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:

Humble Pie

14239 Long Creek Hwy

Long Creek, SC 29658

Fuel Stop(s):

Long Creek General Store Mile 81

12280 Long Creek Hwy

Westminster, SC 2969

Fraisers General Store Mile 126 *CASH ONLY*

1284 Highlands Hwy

Walhalla, SC 29691

THE 3 STATE SKIP

A03_Dillard_ADV_3 State Skip 190

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.

Route Notes:

Surface Summary

Paved ~90Miles

Gravel ~68 Miles

Dirt/Natural ~ 12 Miles

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.

Fraisers General Store Mile 126 CASH ONLY