Patterson Gap Road? Where is it?

It's now a month late. What happened!? Well, I made another trip up to the area and collected more trail data. I completed the connection to Upper Hightower Creek Rd, though it does have a few difficult sections that are not suitable for low clearance automobiles. I have even more to clean up now, and it had to be sidelined to finish my latest downhill cart project. So, it's now likely to appear after the holidays. Let me know if you have any suggestions of future areas to visit.

Take it easy,
David

Coming Soon: Patterson Gap Road to Tate City

Last weekend I drove to Dillard, Georgia and headed west. Once on Patterson Gap Rd, the only pavement I encountered was a small section (approximately 2 miles) on Persimmon Rd and Tallulah River Rd. Overall, including the round trip (both directions) on Tallulah River Rd and a number of side trails, the trip was approximately 32 miles. I'm now working on cleaning up the data and should have it posted in another week or two. My intent was to include the section between Tallulah River Rd and Upper Hightower Creek Rd, but I ran out of time. I will collect this missing portion and add it soon.

Burrells Ford Road to Bald Mountain Road

Northeast Georgia. This trail begins (or ends, depending on where you start) on Burrells Ford Road in the Northwest corner of South Carolina. The trail is almost entirely in Georgia and is nearly all graded dirt and gravel road. Unless you are travelling in the winter, this trail should not pose any problems for a high-clearance vehicle. The section of road between the GA 28 / Burrells Ford Rd junction and the Warwoman Rd and FS 86 junction is pavement. The northern end of the trail is located at the border of Northeast Georgia and Southwest North Carolina. Note: There are numerous side-trails that I have yet to map. I have explored this area quite a bit over the last 10+ years. Not too far from this trail is one of our favorite spots to hike and camp, Rabun Bald. The second highest mountain in Georgia offers excellent views from the small, open lookout tower. Visit in the winter on a clear day to witness the amazing mountain views.
Download the Burrells Ford Road to Bald Mountain Road.kmz  file.

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