The Georgia Traverse - more or less

[Scott B.]

Many years ago, an intrepid group of folks got together to map a route across north Georgia. Not just any route, but a route that used dirt - as much as possible - to cross the top of the state. (Think Backcountry Discover Route) They even created a nice web site documenting the route - complete with downloadable waypoints.

This year, I ran it. Well, most of it. Due to several Forest Service road closures, and way too many people in parts of the forest (holiday weekend, and start of bear season), I bypassed several sections of the trail. I did have 2 nice nights of camping, and 2-ish days of trail riding.

I posted a thread in the Georgia section on Tacoma World, and received interest from several people, including @Gallowbraid. We met up in Clayton, Georgia on Friday afternoon. I cut off the official beginning of the Traverse (it actually starts in South Carolina) due to a road closure, started the trail in Dillard, Georgia.

To be continued...

 

[Greg]

This reminds me that I should continue with following the Blue Ridge Mountains in VA on (mostly) dirt. I had from Front Royal to Natural Bridge done but I suppose I need to update that section since it's been so long.

 

[Bryanseye]

Great area. Absolute shame that the Tray Mtn and Dick's Creek areas have been shut down. Tray was the only spot I recall needing 4wd.