While a few rocks and roots punctuate the singletrack on the Green Mountain side, overall the fast, flowy trail tread reigns supreme. In fact, parking at the Long Branch parking lot and simply riding the short Long Branch trail (as oxymoronic as that description may sound) as a loop is possibly the best beginner singletrack mountain bike ride in the Appalachians of North Georgia.

If you choose to continue on the Green Mountain Trail, eventually you’ll access stunning views of Lake Blue Ridge.

The route mapped here is shown as a loop, but you’ll need to use roads to complete the northern reaches of the loop. Should you prefer to maximize your singletrack experience, it’s best to just turn around and pedal back up the mountain.

Sources: http://www.gregridestrails.com/2010/10/green-mountain-trail-review-blue-ridge.html