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Tesnatee Gap loop from Helen

Tesnatee Gap loop from Helen

Moderate

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Tesnatee Gap loop from Helen

01:47

25.6km

880m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: December 5, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mark Trail Wilderness

Raven Cliffs Wilderness

Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

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Start point

Parking

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12.8 km

Tesnatee Gap

Mountain Pass

13.6 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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25.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

146 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

272 m

146 m

Elevation

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