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Georgia's Dragon - The Suches Loop |
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State:
Georgia
Submitted
By: Tim
Date Submitted: Jun 07
Motorcycle Type: 01 Yamaha R1
Motorcycle Road Length: 42 Miles
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Motorcycle
Road Scenery:
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The
route is in the midst of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Chattahoochee
National Forest and drives around the base of Georgia's
Blood Mountain. This is an exceptionally beautiful area
in the fall as the foliage turns into a picturesque tapestry
of red, gold, and green. And you'll have some incredible
views up there as you pass through three mountain passes
along the way: Neel's Gap, Hester Gap, and Stonepile Gap.
If you want to get a feel for the views up there, visit
a couple
of the web cams from the nearby Brasstown Bald observation
points.
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Motorcycle
Road Quality:
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This
is the road to ride if you are looking for a challenge,
and it should have been the first route submitted for
Georgia. Either an oversight or a vain attempt to keep
it a secret. GA 19 is great because it is 2 lanes up the
mountain, allowing for very easy passing. 180 is much tougher
as it is the width of a driveway with countless blind turns
and steep elevation changes. The multiple memorials on
the side of the roads are a testament to the challenge that
lies before you and a strict warning to ride within
your abilities, for your safety and for the safety of those
you share the road with. Overall this is mountain road
traveling at its best!.
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Motorcycle
Roadside Amenities: 
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At
the intersection of SR60 and 180 are two excellent motorcycle
resources. TWO (Two
Wheels Only) is a great bike restaurant and motorcycle
hostel that serves up a fine burger and friendly service.
Across the corner is Dale's, the spot where most of the
bikes stop to refuel and the bikers stop to caffeinate.
Along the route there are several pullouts to stop and enjoy
the view. Also, along the way (where route 180 meets US
129) you will find beautiful Vogel
State Park.
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Written directions:
Start
in Dahlonega, GA (not a bed destination itself)
and head north out of Dahlonega on Route 60.
Stay on 60N (it merges with GA 19) as it splits
off to the left towards Suches, GA. Follow
it (If you can) up to Suches, GA and hang
a right on Route 180 (Wolfpen Gap Road). Stay
on that till it dead ends in to US Highway
129/19. At that point take a right on to US
129/19 and follow it south back down into
Dahlonega.
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Additional
Information:
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The forest service roads on dual sport and some adventure bikes are outstanding.
Dale's at the Suches intersection has all the info you would ever need for rides, lodging,camping, rv parks, food and general bench racing from hundreds of riders.