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Potatopatch Road Overlook – Barnes Creek Wildflowers loop from Jacks River Fields

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Mountain biking trails

United States

Georgia

Fannin County

Potatopatch Road Overlook – Barnes Creek Wildflowers loop from Jacks River Fields

Hard

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6,270

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Potatopatch Road Overlook – Barnes Creek Wildflowers loop from Jacks River Fields

07:45

74.3km

2,010m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cohutta Wilderness

Cohutta Wildlife Management Area

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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4.07 km

Pinhoti Trail Northern Terminus

Highlight • Trail

Pinhoti Trail Northern Terminus marks the northmost point of the Pinhoti Trail, where it intersects with the south Fork Trail. Continue South on the South Fork Trail for .3 miles, …

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12.0 km

Dyer Gap

Mountain Pass

20.7 km

Buddy Cove Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Pinhoti Trail's highest point, Buddy Cove Gap, has a peak elevation of 3,164 feet. There is also a large parking area here.

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21.7 km

Rich Knob

Highlight • Summit

25.0 km

Three Forks Mountain

Highlight • Summit

33.8 km

Potatopatch Road Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Though a common stopping point for off-road drivers, bikers, and hikers in this area, the view from this overlook will remind you of how remote this part of the north …

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39.1 km

Gennett Poplar

Highlight • Natural Monument

This massive, old-growth poplar is both awe inspiring and humbling. Even mountain bikers who love speed tend to stop here and take in the Gennett Poplar. Please respect the tree …

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44.7 km

Barnes Creek Wildflowers

Highlight • Forest

At the right times of year, the Barnes Creek area provides spectacular wildflower viewing. It can also be quite muddy, so bring your best footwear and remember to always stick to the trail.

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44.7 km

Barnes Creek

Highlight • River

Barnes Creek is one of many river crossings in the area. It can be done as a rock hop most of the time, but after storms, you may get your feet wet.

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74.3 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.2 km

29.2 km

9.67 km

371 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

23.9 km

11.8 km

8.35 km

1.26 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,080 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Monday 24 August

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Potatopatch Road Overlook – Barnes Creek Wildflowers loop from Jacks River Fields

Pinhoti Trail Northern Terminus

Buddy Cove Gap

Rich Knob

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Potatopatch Road Overlook

Gennett Poplar

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