Route Information
- Route Name: 7 Branches Gravel Route
- Distance:
- 25 miles, 2000 ft elevation gain, 40% gravel
- Parking Location:
- County Line Church, 2552 County Line Church Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830
- Note: please use the lower parking area on Sunday.
- Ride with GPS
- Strava
Description
Experience the hills of southern Meriwether County with this mixed surface route through the Pine Mountains.
With over 2000 feet of elevation gain, this route offers a unique combination of rural farmland, tarmac ascents in FDR State Park, and creek crossings along the 7 Branches Road.
The mountainous landscape made this area a thriving region during the prohibition era, and evidence of illegal bootlegging can still be found along the cool mountain springs featured along this route.
Be sure to check out the town of Warm Springs and the Little White House to learn more about this area’s rich history after the ride.
Points of Interest
Here are three points of interest to visit or look out for on the 7 Branches gravel trail in Meriwether County, GA:
Warm Springs
A quaint small town with a rich history. Learn more by visiting the Warm Springs website or check them out on Facebook.
Save room for lunch at the famous Bulloch House! Check out the Bulloch House website for more info.
The Little White House
Visit former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s home that inspired many of his successful policies and programs implemented as president during the reconstruction era.
You can visit the Little White House website for more information.
FDR State Park
Featured throughout the route, FDR’s 9000 acre park is the largest in the state!
With over 40 miles of backcountry trail, this resource offers ample opportunity to explore the Pine Mountains.
Visit the FDR state park website for more information.
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