MOTORCYCLE
At Mulberry Gap, adventure riders and dual sport enthusiasts are just steps away from iconic routes like the Smokey Mountain 500, Chattahoochee National Forest BDR-X, and the Southeast Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR). Whether you're exploring rugged backroads or embarking on long-distance tours, Mulberry Gap offers the perfect basecamp to start and finish your motorized journey.
Motorcycle Adventure routes, Dualsport & ohv near Mulberry Gap
Chattahoochee BDR-X ROUTE
LAUNCH YOUR Chattahoochee BDR-X ride from MULBERRY GAP!
The Chattahoochee BDR-X is a 350-mile loop featuring the best dual-sport and adventure riding in the north Georgia mountains. This unforgettable route combines a collection of graded forest roads, primitive two-track, and scenic backcountry pavement under the dense canopy of the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Quaint mountain towns dot the track including Ellijay, Dahlonega, Suches, and Helen, with abundant lodging and camping opportunities throughout. Riders will criss-cross the Appalachian Trail, tackle rugged climbs, carve twisty pavement, and splash through numerous creek crossings. Unique to the south, the Chattahoochee BDR-X can be ridden most of the year and is best between March and December, weather and seasonal road closures permitting. >>> Learn more here.
Mulberry Gap is located in Ellijay, GA on the far western side of the route, and is an ideal location to start and end your ride. Stay with us the nights before and/or after your ride, and park your vehicles and trailer with us while you’re on route for only $5 per vehicle/day. Reach out anytime and we’ll help you get your trip all planned!
South east backcountry discovery route
roll on in! Mulberry gap is right on route!
The SEBDR is the 14th route in the BDR series of cross-state dual-sport motorcycle adventures! Spanning approximately 1,300 miles through the diverse and stunning landscapes of the South East, the route starts at the Gulf of Mexico in Florida, travels across the Florida panhandle and winds its way through the Appalachian Mountains in Alabama, North Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, before concluding in Damascus, Virginia, where it connects to the Mid-Atlantic BDR. >>> Learn more here.
The SEBDR marks a significant milestone for BDR, completing the East Coast Trilogy —three interconnected eastern BDRs that create an epic route from the Gulf of Mexico to the Canadian border.
Mulberry Gap is located in Ellijay, GA and is right on route! With comfy cabins, great campsites, hot showers, even hotter hot tubs, and epic meals on weekends, Mulberry Gap is a “must-stop” location on the route. Drop us a message or call anytime to make plans to stop in!
(Note: Our offices are closed on Tuesday & Wednesday, but guests are still welcome! Just call or email in advance if you plan to come thru on a Tuesday or Wednesday and we’ll be sure everything is squared away!)
off-road
Dirt Bikes / Dual Sport - ATV/OHV - Overlanders
While Mulberry Gap has its roots in mountain biking, we're also friends of the motorized trail riding scene. Though not as close, specific trails in the area accommodate adventure bikes, dual sport and the like. If you prefer double the wheels, we can meet the needs of the ATV, OHV and Overlanders too. After all, you didn't buy that sweet rig just to get to work and back, did you? The Chattahoochee National Forest and beyond has endless miles of forest service roads and jeep trails awaiting you and your crew.
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Tons of dirt roads to explore between GA-AL-TN (tri-state, easily accessible by vehicle/dirt bike. Rocky Flats (multiple use OHV), Windy Gap OHV (moto & ATV), Smoky Mountain 500, Smoky Mountain 1000, Rock Creek/Tatum Lead OHV (mixed use off-road), Tellico Adventure Trail and more! The USFS website has some resources.
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Adventure & DUAL SPORT ROUTES
With just under 500 Miles winding through 3 States, this is the #1 most ridden big loop in the Southeast! The Smokey Mountain 500 is a 70/30% dirt vs paved adventure route that rolls by just a couple miles from the front gates of Mulberry Gap while circling through the Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina Smokey Mountains.
Brought to you by Backcountry Discovery Routes, the Chattahoochee BDR-X is a 350-mile loop featuring the best dual-sport and adventure riding in the north Georgia mountains. This unforgettable route combines graded forest roads, primitive two-track, & scenic backcountry pavement under the canopy of the Chattahoochee National Forest.
This beautiful and fun ride of just over 100 miles will take you directly from the front gates at Mulberry Gap, looping up through the Ocoee area in Tennessee and right back home again. Check out the Mulberry to Ocoee route here.
You might not have time for a whole 1600+ miles of the South East Adventure Trail, but that “little” ~500 miles circle section in the middle rolls right by Mulberry Gap!
Looking for an overnight route you can fit comfortably into a weekend? This 170 mile 70/30 route is anchored on one side in Tellico Plains, and on the other side right here at Mulberry Gap! Black Bear gives you the best of both worlds, with miles of gorgeous pavement, but just enough gravel to make it interesting. And the option for soft beds, great food, and fun on either end of the loop!
Trailhead with off-loading ramp located on FS 3A, Peeples Lake Road. Rock Creek Trail is for 4-wheelers and ATVs of less than 50 inches width. Helmets are required by the state of Georgia while riding dirt bikes, but strongly encouraged while riding all types of equipment. Tatum Lead Trail is suitable for 4WD trucks and jeeps since there is no parking lot to off-load ATVs and 4-wheelers.