Helen Bavarian Village – Hogpen Gap loop from Helen

Helen Bavarian Village – Hogpen Gap loop from Helen

Hard

3.4

(16)

riders

Helen Bavarian Village – Hogpen Gap loop from Helen

05:29

103km

1,930m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 651 m for 110 m

After 49.5 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

372 m

Helen Bavarian Village

Highlight • Settlement

Helen is a bustling alpine village set against a scenic backdrop of beautiful mountains, forests, and river banks. It will seem like you have been transported to the cobblestone streets …

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705 m

Alana Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Alana Falls is situated at the front of Unicoi State Park in Helen, Georgia. The park has a multitude of recreation and leisure options, and it requires a $5 day …

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16.4 km

Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area

Highlight • Forest

Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area, sprawling across Georgia's landscape, spans over 25,000 acres, offering a refuge for diverse wildlife species and nature seekers.

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26.6 km

Steedly Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Stunning views from Steedly Mountain into the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia!

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48.4 km

Tesnatee Gap

Mountain Pass

49.2 km

Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Unwind and reconnect with nature on the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway, a 23-mile stretch of beauty through the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. This winding road offers breathtaking vistas, cascading waterfalls, and diverse wildlife sightings.

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49.5 km

Hogpen Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

There is a small trailhead located at Hogpen Gap for the Appalachian Trail. There is a sizable parking lot off the side of the highway from which the AT extends in two directions.

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67.5 km

Unicoi Lake

Highlight • Lake

Unicoi Lake is a beautiful 53-acre lake located within Unicoi State Park. It is surrounded by the North Georgia Forest. The lake provides opportunities for swimming, hiking, and fishing. In …

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103 km

End point

Parking

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