Riding a hardtail single speed, I wrecked hard on the last half mile of P2 the last fall. Broke the rear axle, the tire pulled into the chain stays, and I got slapped to the ground. Managed to reposition the wheel and clamp it well enough to pedal out. I was a bloody mess rolling the gravel road back. I got some grimaced stares from a few hikers, lol. Be safe!
It was so good. If you wanted to aviod the shuttle, you could also easily skip Bear Creek Spur, Bear Creek Loop, and Bear Creek / Pinhoti Trail and just do Pinhoti Trail and Pinhoti Trail - Double Top. This would bring the total miles to 13.4 from 21.6 and you still get the majority of the good stuff.
Definitely. Not sure if the creeks are typically that high or if they are usually "ride-through-able" lol. I usually walk through them anyway because I hate squeaky wet brakes
Nice video. I just did this today and yesterday. Rpavsner was on point with his recommendation. I did P3 last November and it's just climbing. Best to get a shuttle up for that one. But you really can't get away from climbing here but it's so worth it for the fast 20+ MPH descents.
Yep on p3. When I tired it last fall, it was littered with so many acorns, I was a bit nervous taking anything at speed. My ride was a steel single speed hardtail.
@@brandtdenis4016 Ya I thought it was pretty cool. Great for a shorter ride, and Nutty Buddy and Cottontail were both sweet. Have you been to Raccoon Mountain? TBH that's probably my favorite trail system in the Chattanooga area.
Nice video, but you missed a few things. 1) by not climbing to the top of Bear Creek you missed the overlook and the top "Spur" that has the most technical section. It is only about a 1/2 mile and a few turns with a chunky bit but you still missed it. 2). You got onto Bear Creek and stopped at the intersection of Pinhoti 1 (P1). You could have kept going down Bear about another 1/2 mile to the bottom trail head. There are some sections on that last little bit. Typically I ride it to the bottom then ride back up to the intersection of P1 and climb. Then once P1 is done you rode over to Pinhoti 2 (P2). After P2 when you hit that gravel road and head back to Mulberry Gap you have the option to ride Pinhoti 3 (P3) as an out and back. You can also give Mulberry Gap some money and have them shuttle you to the top of Bear or P3.
1) Dang if I'd known there was an overlook, I would've definitely gone all the way to the top. I love a good view! 2) Was just following the route on Trailforks! 3) I didn't even know there was a P3! Only ever heard about P1 and P2. That would've made for a very long ride for me and I may have died haha. Maybe I'll have to make a part 2! Thanks for the tips!
Hey Robert! Over the last couple of months I have spent a lot of time on Trailforks making additions and corrections to my local trails. I highly recommend you do the same as it sounds you are extremely knowledgeable of these trails. You could definitely share some important information with people who are looking to travel to your area. I would recommend adding everything you've mentioned in this comment as a "route" on Trailforks so riders like OP and myself can use it as a guideline when we travel to your area.
@@_Aitch_ Besides the overlook, if you take the gravel road down a little ways (the trail connects back to the gravel), you come down to a nice picnic spot with a waterfall. You can then climb the gravel back up, past where the trail came in, and on up to the overlook. And then up just a little more to the spur to start going down.
@@offdaystv man, it’s been a minute but I looked at Trailforks and I think it’s the one that’s called “Bear Creek Trail Parking” at the bottom of P1. The address below is what maps gave me when I pulled up drive directions but no promises Pinhoti Trail Cherry Log, GA 30522 United States
I was looking for a trail to hit on President's day. That looks like a great ride for tomorrow. 🤠 Thanks for the video!!!
No problem! Hope you had fun. It’s an awesome ride!
Nice. Rode this yesterday. That climb up P1 was no joke though.
I'll be there in a couple of days. Can't wait.
Riding a hardtail single speed, I wrecked hard on the last half mile of P2 the last fall. Broke the rear axle, the tire pulled into the chain stays, and I got slapped to the ground. Managed to reposition the wheel and clamp it well enough to pedal out. I was a bloody mess rolling the gravel road back. I got some grimaced stares from a few hikers, lol. Be safe!
BTW, that trail is no where near as well lit as it is in this video by early/mid summer.
Been wanting to get out there and take the shuttle all the way up for a long downhill decent.
It was so good. If you wanted to aviod the shuttle, you could also easily skip Bear Creek Spur, Bear Creek Loop, and Bear Creek / Pinhoti Trail and just do Pinhoti Trail and Pinhoti Trail - Double Top. This would bring the total miles to 13.4 from 21.6 and you still get the majority of the good stuff.
Nice vid man. A lot of wet crossings for sure. Might have to check that place out after my heart cath to check my aneurysm's.
Definitely. Not sure if the creeks are typically that high or if they are usually "ride-through-able" lol. I usually walk through them anyway because I hate squeaky wet brakes
Nice video. I just did this today and yesterday. Rpavsner was on point with his recommendation. I did P3 last November and it's just climbing. Best to get a shuttle up for that one. But you really can't get away from climbing here but it's so worth it for the fast 20+ MPH descents.
For sure. This is just one of the best areas for riding in GA no doubt
Yep on p3. When I tired it last fall, it was littered with so many acorns, I was a bit nervous taking anything at speed. My ride was a steel single speed hardtail.
Great stuff - thank you for not wrecking your video with ridiculous background music :)
😂 I'm the same way man. I much prefer the under-edited videos where I can hear the dirt and watch the trails. Good to hear others feel the same way.
I did this route last fall and idk bear creek was a little disappointing but pinhoti stuff was super good!
100% agree with that take. "Disappointing" is strong word but I understand what you mean. Could totally get away with just doing Pinhoti stuff
Love the videos
White Oak Mountain coming soon!
@@_Aitch_ sweet did you like it
@@brandtdenis4016 Ya I thought it was pretty cool. Great for a shorter ride, and Nutty Buddy and Cottontail were both sweet. Have you been to Raccoon Mountain? TBH that's probably my favorite trail system in the Chattanooga area.
@@_Aitch_ yes I love that place I would agree but I think the new Walden’s ridge will be better once it opens up.
@@brandtdenis4016 When is that supposed to open?
Nice video, but you missed a few things. 1) by not climbing to the top of Bear Creek you missed the overlook and the top "Spur" that has the most technical section. It is only about a 1/2 mile and a few turns with a chunky bit but you still missed it. 2). You got onto Bear Creek and stopped at the intersection of Pinhoti 1 (P1). You could have kept going down Bear about another 1/2 mile to the bottom trail head. There are some sections on that last little bit. Typically I ride it to the bottom then ride back up to the intersection of P1 and climb. Then once P1 is done you rode over to Pinhoti 2 (P2). After P2 when you hit that gravel road and head back to Mulberry Gap you have the option to ride Pinhoti 3 (P3) as an out and back. You can also give Mulberry Gap some money and have them shuttle you to the top of Bear or P3.
1) Dang if I'd known there was an overlook, I would've definitely gone all the way to the top. I love a good view!
2) Was just following the route on Trailforks!
3) I didn't even know there was a P3! Only ever heard about P1 and P2. That would've made for a very long ride for me and I may have died haha. Maybe I'll have to make a part 2!
Thanks for the tips!
Hey Robert! Over the last couple of months I have spent a lot of time on Trailforks making additions and corrections to my local trails. I highly recommend you do the same as it sounds you are extremely knowledgeable of these trails. You could definitely share some important information with people who are looking to travel to your area. I would recommend adding everything you've mentioned in this comment as a "route" on Trailforks so riders like OP and myself can use it as a guideline when we travel to your area.
@@zackpipkinMTB I don't use Trailforks
@@_Aitch_ Besides the overlook, if you take the gravel road down a little ways (the trail connects back to the gravel), you come down to a nice picnic spot with a waterfall. You can then climb the gravel back up, past where the trail came in, and on up to the overlook. And then up just a little more to the spur to start going down.
The P2 downhill is legit!
Somebody in the comments was saying P3 is even better. Need to check it out soon
My home town 😎
Jealous. Beautiful part of Georgia
The best part of bear creek is the very top, after the gravel road.
Dang, you’re the second person to have told me that. Seems like I really missed out. I’m gonna have to go back to check it out
Where did you park?
@@offdaystv man, it’s been a minute but I looked at Trailforks and I think it’s the one that’s called “Bear Creek Trail Parking” at the bottom of P1. The address below is what maps gave me when I pulled up drive directions but no promises
Pinhoti Trail
Cherry Log, GA 30522
United States
@@offdaystv this is another parking spot along that same road
Bear Creek Trail
Ellijay, GA 30540
United States
@@_Aitch_ thank you 🙏
Your intro is confusing. It makes me thing that the first few clips before the title are from the trail in the title. Great vids though, very helpful
Can you ride this system at night or is it banned?
I’m not sure actually. I haven’t seen a sign saying you can’t tho? Try calling mulberry gap adventure base camp and see if they have any info
should check out jarrods place, this is nice but its no where near a best in georgia, js, but its a decent time