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Spectacular view of the mountains surrounding Dalton, GA.


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10.1

Miles

16.2

KM

Singletrack

1,525' 465 m

High

786' 240 m

Low

1,278' 390 m

Up

1,113' 339 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

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Description

The Buzzards Roost trail system at Rocky Face Ridge Park is a 10.2-mile loop that is a lollipop design based on preservation of the historical significance of this area.

The first 1.6 miles from the parking lot is two-way traffic, so please watch out coming down, and allow the riders going up to maintain their climb. The first 1.6 miles you gain 350 feet of ascent, so it's a pretty good cardio workout.

On odd calendar days, 1, 3, 5, etc.. you'll go counter clockwise on Raptor another two miles to Scavenger Run, and on even calendar days, 2, 4, 6, etc.., you'll go clockwise on Sky View another 1.5 miles to the top.

At the very top on the southeast tip, you have a 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains. To the east, you see Fort Mountain. To the south, you see Dug Gap Mountain and Hurricane Mountain. To the west, there is Lookout Mountain. Trail maps are available at the parking lot at Rocky Face Ridge Park.

Any questions, please contact Northwest GA SORBA on Facebook or on Instagram. Thank you!

Shared By:

Conrad Fernandez with improvements by Above The Ridge and 2 others

Trail Ratings

  4.6 from 33 votes

#1

in Dalton

#331

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  4.6 from 33 votes
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#331

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Photos

Sweet drone shot of rocky face cliff  - the lookout just before the final climb.
Jan 18, 2022 near Dalton, GA
Looking up at Sky View trail.
Apr 25, 2022 near Dalton, GA
Lookout point just before the summit climb.
Jan 18, 2022 near Dalton, GA
Buzzards Roost - Drone Shot - Arondale.
Jan 18, 2022 near Varnell, GA
Raptor on the way to Scavenger Run.
Apr 25, 2022 near Varnell, GA
Best views in Northwest GA and surrounding areas for a mtb trail!
Nov 3, 2020 near Dalton, GA
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Dec 31, 2023
David Stevens
Nov 20, 2023
JONATHAN R THOMPSON
Jul 29, 2023
Becca Martin
Decent cross country with a surprising amount of elevation gain for the SE. some fun technical, 3 stars because so much of the trail is loose gravel.
May 28, 2023
Lee Yarnell
Great local trail for training. 10.7mi — 1h 18m
Apr 2, 2023
Brian Borngesser
10.9mi — 1h 21m
Feb 24, 2023
TL Johansen
First trip here.
Sep 14, 2022
Matt F
Great trail. 11mi — 1h 15m
Sep 11, 2022
Thom Cerny
Climb from parking lot is particularly difficult due to the tight switchbacks and loose rocky ground. Tough to maintain momentum.
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