21.6 miles
Distance
3,647 ft
Climb
-3,645 ft
Descent
2,850 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
1,519 ft
Altitude min
1,559 ft
Altitude start
1,565 ft
Altitude end
-68.6%
Grade max
47.3%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

This is the famous BearHoti route from Gates Chapel Rd. If your in the area this a must do

Detailed Description
BearHoti is a 22 mile popular intermediate route located near Ellijay Georgia. This mountain bike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 3,647 ft with a max elevation of 2,850 ft then descends -3,645 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Dec 13, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    22 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 5 min
  • Altitude min
    1,519 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,559 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,565 ft
  • Climb
    3,647 ft
  • Descent
    -3,645 ft
  • Grade max
    -68.6%
  • Grade min
    47.3%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
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  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    65
Avg: 3.5 (5 votes)
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