Route Information
- Route Name: The Manchester 55
- Distance:
- 55 miles, 4000 ft elevation gain, 64% gravel
- Parking Location:
- Strava
Description
Challenge your fitness with this excellent gravel route through rural Talbot county. Starting from the Parks and Recreation complex in Manchester, this route has a 4 mile out-and-back to a 45 mile gravel loop that is almost entirely dirt.
With over 4,000 ft of elevation gain, this is another route that might challenge any bias you have that elevation does not exist south of north Georgia.
The loop is best ridden in a clockwise direction, and resupply options exist at exactly halfway in the town of Talbatton.
This route passes through some rough roads that are seldom maintained, so we recommend adequate tires and a spare tube.
Points of Interest
Here are three points of interest to visit or look out for on The Manchester 55 gravel trail in Manchester, GA:
Manchester’s Train Observation Deck
Positioned behind a classic row of downtown shops in Manchester, GA, enjoy train watching from a gazebo with picnic tables. All trains traveling through Manchester will pass by or at least can be seen from the gazebo.
You can expect about 40 trains during a 24-hour period to slowly roll through this Waycross split of Atlanta and Birmingham Mains.
Golfing
The Pebblebrook Golf Club lies in the rolling hills of the scenic countryside between Manchester and Woodbury on Highway 85.
Pebblebrook offers 9 beautiful holes, carefully designed by industry experts for the optimal golfing experience for all skill levels.
Located at 1116 Pebblebrook Road, Woodbury, GA
You can call the club at 706-846-3809 or 706-846-2980
Manchester Mural
The railroad industry, a tribute to military service men and women, along with local heroes are featured. Franklin Roosevelt often came to the city to sip cherry cokes, which were delivered to him curbside.
Stuart Woods, New York Times best-selling author is featured, along with a local business man and a former police Captain, known for his white Cadillac and diamond rings.
Veterans Park
This monument constructed from original boiler room doors from the Callaway Mill is an original work of art. It contains a time capsule to be opened in 2059 and its walls are engraved with the names of Meriwether County Veterans.
Veterans Park is located on Callaway Street in front of the Manchester Mill and accompanied by our Eternal Flame and military flags.
Big Chic
Big Chic is a true middle Georgia experience. Stop by this famous chicken joint as you pass through the small town of Talbatton during your ride.
Don’t feel like combining fried chicken and exercise? No worries, you can pick some up after your ride in Manchester.
Big Chic is located at 320 N 5th Ave, Manchester, GA 31816
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