Wolf Pen Gap Switchbacks (GA-180 Suches to Vogel)
The sharpest, tightest switchback climb in the state of Georgia, linking the historic Two Wheels of Suches motorcycle lodge to Vogel State Park. Steeper and more demanding than GA-60, Wolf Pen Gap throws continuous 15-mph first- and second-gear hairpins across the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains with dense forest coverage and sharp rock faces.
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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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How many curves and miles is Wolf Pen Gap Switchbacks (GA-180 Suches to Vogel)? ▼
Wolf Pen Gap Switchbacks (GA-180 Suches to Vogel) spans 12 miles and packs approximately 125 curves (10.4 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 2,200 ft - 3,360 ft (Wolf Pen Gap Summit) and technical rating 8.5/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Two Wheels of Suches Rider Resort, GA (Latitude 34.6865, Longitude -84.0202) and finishes at Vogel State Park / US-19, GA (Latitude 34.7645, Longitude -83.9248).
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