Lake Burton & Chattahoochee Foothills (GA-197)
A scenic Appalachian foothill corridor skirting the shoreline of Lake Burton and the Soquee River. Starting in Clarkesville, GA-197 rolls past historic mountain grist mills, trout streams, and rhododendron-lined coves before climbing toward US-76. Pavement is butter-smooth with sweeping third- and fourth-gear curves that allow riders to establish a continuous, rhythmic riding cadence. Excellent pavement visibility with fewer blind drop-offs than higher alpine passes.
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Historic 1830s gold rush capital framed by red-brick sidewalks and antebellum architecture. Serves as the southern gateway launching pad for GA-60 and Blood Mountain. Riders gather on the shaded balcony of Bourbon Street Grille to swap tales while watching a steady parade of touring rigs circle the historic square.
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How many curves and miles is Lake Burton & Chattahoochee Foothills (GA-197)? ▼
Lake Burton & Chattahoochee Foothills (GA-197) spans 26 miles and packs approximately 115 curves (4.4 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 1,350 ft - 2,100 ft and technical rating 6.5/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Clarkesville, GA (Latitude 34.6126, Longitude -83.5249) and finishes at Lake Burton / US-76 Junction, GA (Latitude 34.8465, Longitude -83.5604).
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