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3.7 miles
Distance
866 ft
Climb
-883 ft
Descent
00:40:35
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
1,673 ft
Altitude min
2,271 ft
Altitude max
1,836 ft
Altitude start
1,818 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-48.8%
Grade max
39.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,526 ft
Distance flat
00:40:35
Avg time
Pinhoti 1 Details
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Riding AreaBear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System
Ellijay, Georgia -
Ref Number#30
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
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- 95 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUnited States Forest Service
Great Singletrack trail
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 3 rides
- 18 miles average
6 Months
- 70 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 396 rides
- Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Directions to pinhoti-1-15751 trailhead
(34.812720, -84.583460)
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Pinhoti Trail (Georgia)
6 trailsNational Scenic Trail or Official Route
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pinhoti 1
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Where is Pinhoti 1 located?
Pinhoti 1 is located in Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System, Ellijay, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.81274, -84.58348.
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How hard is Pinhoti 1?
Pinhoti 1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Pinhoti 1?
Pinhoti 1 has 864 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 881 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,673 ft to 2,271 ft.
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Is Pinhoti 1 a point to point trail?
Pinhoti 1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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