Jan 15th 2022 Forest Service Road Ride - discussion

[tjsahara00]

Sounds good Brian.....I really appreciate it.
Also pick us a meeting place....once posted on FaceBook it may be a big turnout.

[8lugLJ]

I really wish I knew these roads better, I have a couple maps saved and such but don't have much experience with them to know what's what. 

At some point I marked the start of FS 33A at Cooper Creek Rd, and have a flag noting to turn right onto Duncan Ridge Rd. which loops around to Wolfpen Gap on 180.  Anyone familiar with that route?

These two maps are helpful, but obviously having someone that knows their way around would be best.  I will definitely defer to @8lugLJ @Cannonballkev and @classified as they seem to know what's up. 

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=13PWpFMKC2-qAnwlVhbIWbUX5TXtImlCr&ll=34.73126321821761%2C-83.5203095860982&z=9

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Ql0ziGJAKsIypInacCFVfmenkmo&hl=en&ll=34.73555457862463%2C-84.01371179558737&z=13

we came in from a different direction and ran Duncan Ridge a few weeks ago with the leaf lookers..

@classified West Skeenah was open just last weekend, not sure about Weeks Rd

[classified]

Lets meet at the walmart. 9am.  9:30 drivers meeting out of parking lot by 10am

Once we are on Noontootla rd, it looks like there are multiple places to stop along the creek for lunch. If there is 30-40 vehicles, then its going to be difficult to find parking regardless. But, we'll figure it out.

Im assuming that people are going to understand that there may not be any public restrooms along the route?

This will be the route

https://goo.gl/maps/xzLq8pqrwkBL9qJg8

Forrest Service Rd 28-1
Winding Stair Gap
Springer Mtn Rd
Noontootla Rd
Hightower Gap Rd
Rock Creek Rd

This will be the supplemental route should time permit

https://goo.gl/maps/1L1AEStHfz2ionE66

Coopers Gap Rd



 

[classified]

I really wish I knew these roads better, I have a couple maps saved and such but don't have much experience with them to know what's what. 

At some point I marked the start of FS 33A at Cooper Creek Rd, and have a flag noting to turn right onto Duncan Ridge Rd. which loops around to Wolfpen Gap on 180.  Anyone familiar with that route?

These two maps are helpful, but obviously having someone that knows their way around would be best.  I will definitely defer to @8lugLJ @Cannonballkev and @classified as they seem to know what's up. 

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=13PWpFMKC2-qAnwlVhbIWbUX5TXtImlCr&ll=34.73126321821761%2C-83.5203095860982&z=9

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Ql0ziGJAKsIypInacCFVfmenkmo&hl=en&ll=34.73555457862463%2C-84.01371179558737&z=13

we came in from a different direction and ran Duncan Ridge a few weeks ago with the leaf lookers..

@classified West Skeenah was open just last weekend, not sure about Weeks Rd

The forest service site shows that they closed Sunday, same day as beasley knobb

[tjsahara00]

Walmart Dahlonga correct?

[classified]

Walmart Dahlonga correct?

yes. its about 20 min to the trail head from there

[tjsahara00]

Walmart Dahlonga correct?

yes. its about 20 min to the trail head from there

Ok I will post it tomorrow so get ready.

[Cannonballkev]

@classified , Brian can you add the “ swinging bridge over Toccoa river” to the route?  Cool place , short 5 min walk from where you can park.

Looks to be pretty close to where the route is

[classified]

that is cool
the closest we get is at the end of rock creek. Its about 30 min from there. The FS road that gets you closest to the bridge is on seasonal closure

[Jeepster1407]

@classified , Brian can you add the “ swinging bridge over Toccoa river” to the route?  Cool place , short 5 min walk from where you can park.

Looks to be pretty close to where the route is

That bridge has a pretty small parking lot also.

[8lugLJ]

@classified , Brian can you add the “ swinging bridge over Toccoa river” to the route?  Cool place , short 5 min walk from where you can park.

Looks to be pretty close to where the route is

That bridge has a pretty small parking lot also.

The access road to the SB is less than 5 mins from the end of Rock Creek Rd, but like @Jeepster1407 said the issue is there is not much parking at all, just fyi its almost a mile hike down to the bridge and there will be TONS of people out there if it is nice at all. 

[j-dubya]

I’m trying to be able to make this ride.  Are there any places to park the truck and trailer if I tow the Jeep in?