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Main Paynes Creek Trail

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  3. …Northern Georgia
  4. …Hartwell
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“Fast and flowy. ”

Patrick Smith
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6.9

Miles

11.1

KM
Singletrack

803' 245 m

High

673' 205 m

Low

676' 206 m

Up

667' 203 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

  • The direction of travel for this trail alternates based on the day of the week. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday head clockwise. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday head counter-clockwise.
  • Night riding is allowed, but the park closes at 10:00 p.m.

Description

The trails are more or less a lollipop system with another lollipop offshoot from the main loop. You'll enter the trailhead and there will be a map board beside it. Upon getting to the split you'll see a sign telling you the direction for the day.

This is a brand new trail built in co-op between the Army Corp of Eng and IMBA. Multiple SORBA chapters helped put the finishing touches on this trail and it will only get faster as its ironed in. Super fast fun and very flowy is how I would describe this awesome new addition to the NEGA area. All the fun of FATS without the drive!

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Local Club: SORBA - Athens

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  4.5 from 57 votes

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The flat and well-maintained trails at Paynes Creek Trail System are great for riders of all ages.
Jun 19, 2017 near Reed Creek, GA
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Mar 17, 2019 near Reed Creek, GA
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Mar 17, 2019 near Reed Creek, GA
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Mar 17, 2019 near Reed Creek, GA
At the lake corner
Mar 17, 2019 near Reed Creek, GA
Lake is almost always in view
Jun 21, 2020 near Reed Creek, GA

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Aug 7, 2021
Chuck Riegel
19.1mi — 2h 15m
Mar 5, 2021
Don Walker
Great trail!
Nov 24, 2020
Blair Reeves
Oct 16, 2020
Chad Price
Super flowy! 8.7mi — 1h 42m
Sep 6, 2020
Nate Thomason
6.9mi — 2h 35m
Aug 26, 2020
Greg Tempel
Payne'ss, Heartbreak, Payne's: Awesome flowy trails in good shape with just one tree down and few minor muddy sections 15.6mi — 2h 27m
Jun 20, 2020
Tracie Sanchez
Lots of roots but scenic lake views throughout! Campground DOES NOT let you in for a loop, tour, bathroom access or anything if you are not camping. 6mi
May 1, 2020
Kursten Anderson
Had a blast here! First long trail as a MTB beginner. Looking forward to coming back. 6.9mi — 1h 45m

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