Hiawassee/Georgia Mountain Rally - Dual Sport Rides
The Georgia Mountain Rally site in Hiawassee is the perfect gateway to some of the finest road and dual sport rides in the southeast. The best of the best of the dual sport rides suitable for GS-style bikes, as chosen by BMW Motorcycle Club of Georgia members, are outlined below. Routes for each can be downloaded/opened via the GPX links. Larger versions of the overview maps can be downloaded/opened by clicking anywhere on them. The route distances given are from the Garmin system used to create the routes. Progress along loose surface road sections varies considerably between riders and with surface conditions, and sections may be closed without notice. Be prepared. Please report any errors or suggestions for improvements to BMWMCOGA President. Check here for Road Ride Suggestions.
Ranked by distance shortest to longest overall mileage
Click the "GPX" links to download GPS map files
GMR > Corbin Creek > Indian Grave Gap Loop | 36 miles total (includes 16 miles gravel/dirt) GPX
GMR > Helton Falls > Duncan Ridge > Skeenah Gap Loop | 90 miles total (includes 4+15=19 miles gravel/dirt) GPX
GMR > Rainbow > Wayah > Patterson > Popcorn Loop | 105 miles GPX
GMR > Persimmon > Scaly Mtn > Warwoman > Lake Burton Loop | 120 miles (including 8+15=23 miles gravel/dirt) GPX
GMR > Popcorn > Scaly Mtn > Burrells Ford > Warwoman Loop | 125 miles (includes 5+8+6+10 gravel/dirt miles) GPX
GMR > Persimmon > Scaly Mtn > Warwoman > Lake Raburn > Helen Loop | 135 miles GPX
GMR >Mulky Gap > Old Dial > Hiawassee Lake > Cherohala > Tatham Gap Loop | 230 miles GPX