32.9 miles
Distance
5,425 ft
Climb
-5,409 ft
Descent
2,668 ft
High Point
14 ft
Altitude change
1,497 ft
Altitude min
1,784 ft
Altitude start
1,798 ft
Altitude end
-59.3%
Grade max
49.8%
Grade min
14 miles
Distance climb
13 miles
Distance down
6 miles
Distance flat

Fools Gold 38 Training Route from Jake Parking Lot

Detailed Description
FG38 Training Route is a 33 mile moderately popular expert route located near Dahlonega Georgia. This mountain bike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 5,425 ft with a max elevation of 2,668 ft then descends -5,409 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Oct 16, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    33 miles
  • Avg time
    4 hr 0 min
  • Altitude min
    1,497 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,784 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,798 ft
  • Climb
    1 mile
  • Descent
    -5,409 ft
  • Grade max
    -59.3%
  • Grade min
    49.8%
  • Distance climb
    14 miles
  • Distance down
    13 miles
  • Distance flat
    6 miles

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