Bear Creek

Closest Major City: Ellijay

Distance: 8.00 miles (12.87 KM)

Description:
Great downhills & Whoop-de-doos. 2 mile dual track lead in to 4 mile single track loop with cross trails.

Directions to the trail:
From Atlanta, take 575 north to GA 52 west. From milepost 8 on 52 west, go right on County Road #65(Gates Chapel Road). Road changes from paved to gravel. Follow signs to Lake Conasauga. After passing waterfall/day use area continue 1 mile to parking area on right. Alternative access:Go 4.6 miles on Gates Chapel Rd. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 241 and go about 2 miles to the trailhead parking lot at the end of the road. Nice primitive camping here .