Whetstone & Chattooga River Dual-Sport Trail
Exploring the wild borderlands of Sumter National Forest along the National Wild and Scenic Chattooga River. Combining winding rural two-lane blacktop with graded gravel corridors (Whetstone Road and Earls Ford access), this route takes dual-sport riders deep into hardwood river bluffs, past isolated mountain farmsteads, and down to pristine river put-ins. Light gravel, rolling terrain, and river breezes make it an accessible yet deeply rewarding dual-sport route.
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'The Museum That Runs'—world-renowned living shrine housing over 375 ultra-rare historic American motorcycles (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Flying Merkel, Crocker, Henderson). Curated by the late Dale Walksler, docents routinely fire up century-old board track racers right on the museum floor, filling the timber hall with raw horsepower and castor oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Whetstone & Chattooga River Dual-Sport Trail? ▼
Whetstone & Chattooga River Dual-Sport Trail spans 26 miles and packs approximately 90 curves (3.5 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 1,100 ft - 2,300 ft and technical rating 5.5/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Mountain Rest / Long Creek, SC (Latitude 34.8698, Longitude -83.1518) and finishes at Russell Bridge / Chattooga River (GA Border) (Latitude 34.9392, Longitude -83.1895).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.