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United States GA-52 Difficulty: 7.5/10

Fort Mountain Pass & Cohutta Scenic Highway (GA-52)

A breathtaking climb up the western face of the Cohutta Mountains. Rises more than 2,000 vertical feet in under six miles with tiered scenic pull-offs overlooking the Georgia-Tennessee valley. The pass crosses Fort Mountain State Park, home of the mysterious prehistoric stone wall, before descending smoothly into Ellijay.

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Distance
Distance
25 mi
40 km total run
Turns
Turns
115
4.6 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
2,850 ft
Fort Mountain Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Steep Ridge Switchbacks)
Difficulty: 7.5/10
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Start: Chatsworth, GA End: Ellijay Apple Capital, GA
Elevation Profile 740 – 2,850 ft
SUMMIT 2,850 FT
Fort Mountain Summit
Apex Density Index 4.6 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Nearby Staging
Mountain Motorsports Buford ~63 mi
Buford, United States • +1-678-714-2220
Full Service & Diagnostics | Emergency Tire & Mounting | Gear & Parts
Brands: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Triumph, Can-Am, Polaris
Wheeler's Performance ~64 mi
Robbinsville, United States • +1-828-479-8998
Emergency Tire & Mounting | Suspension Tuning | Master Mechanic
Brands: All Brands, Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Continental, Metzeler, Bridgestone, Honda, Yamaha, BMW, Harley-Davidson, KTM
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Two Wheels of Suches (TWoS) ~43 mi
Suches, GA

The holy ground of Southeast sport touring, nestled off GA-60 in the Chattahoochee National Forest. An exclusively two-wheeled sanctuary where evening campfires buzz with tire pressure debates, apex line critiques on Wolf Pen Gap, and warm camaraderie among long-haul Gold Wing tourers and dual-sport explorers.

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Tank-Bag Quick Reference Sheet

Start Point Chatsworth, GA 34.7659, -84.7702
Summit / High Point Fort Mountain Summit 2,850 FT Summit
End Destination Ellijay Apple Capital, GA 34.6948, -84.4827
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Fort Mountain Pass & Cohutta Scenic Highway (GA-52)?

Fort Mountain Pass & Cohutta Scenic Highway (GA-52) spans 25 miles and packs approximately 115 curves (4.6 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 740 ft - 2,850 ft (Fort Mountain Summit) and technical rating 7.5/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Chatsworth, GA (Latitude 34.7659, Longitude -84.7702) and finishes at Ellijay Apple Capital, GA (Latitude 34.6948, Longitude -84.4827).

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