Hickory Nut
Dahlonega
Little-ridden backcountry route.
Mountain Biking Difficult
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 771 m
- Descent
- 770 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 488 m
- High Point
- 964 m
- Gradient
- 6˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's an unknown remoteness, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 488 m to the maximum altitude of 964 m, the route covers 25 km, 771 vertical metres of ascent and 770 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Hickory Nut is a little-ridden backcountry route deep in the mountains of North Georgia. While it was included in many of the OG guidebooks for the state, it is definitely a ride from yester-year.
Difficulty
Difficult
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.