How long is the Six Gap Loop?

As MotoCurve routes it, a loop from Dahlonega is about 97 miles, roughly 2 h 50 min of riding without stops.

How high does the Six Gap Loop go?

The route runs between about 1,250 and 3,540 feet above sea level.

Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the Six Gap Loop?

Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.

GA 60 / US 129 / GA 180 / GA 75 / GA 348 · Georgia

Six Gap Loop motorcycle ride

The Six Gap loop from Dahlonega crosses six gaps in the Blue Ridge of north Georgia: Neels Gap, Jacks Gap, Unicoi Gap, Hogpen Gap, Wolf Pen Gap and Woody Gap. It strings together some of the best curves in the state, including the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway over Hogpen Gap.

Distance

97 mi

Riding time

2 h 50 min

Lowest

1,250 ft

Highest

3,540 ft

Plan this ride Download GPX

Opens a loop from Dahlonega in the MotoCurve planner on the Curvy style. Change the start to your home or hotel, then send it to the app for voice navigation.

Highlights

The Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway over Hogpen Gap.
Neels Gap, where the Appalachian Trail crosses the road.
Dahlonega, with its historic square, at the start and finish.

Before you ride

Cyclists ride these same gaps, especially on weekends. Give them room on the climbs.
Some climbs are steep with tight switchbacks.

When to ride

Open all year. Spring and fall are the best; October foliage is busy.

Questions

How long is the Six Gap Loop?: As MotoCurve routes it, a loop from Dahlonega is about 97 miles, roughly 2 h 50 min of riding without stops.
When can you ride the Six Gap Loop?: Open all year. Spring and fall are the best; October foliage is busy.
How high does the Six Gap Loop go?: The route runs between about 1,250 and 3,540 feet above sea level.
Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the Six Gap Loop?: Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.

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