Topic: Camping near F.A.T.S. Anyone?

[Coach]

What?  For real climbs go to EJ!  I'm not diss'ing FATS, but only relaying the information along because I just went through this same research.

Good call!  I just re-read my post and OOOPS!  I meant I am leaning towards Elijay for the real climbs and downhills.  Sorry for the confusion.

[Canonball]

I haven't been up to Ellijay, but I was fortunate last week in that work had me up in Augusta. So, I just happened to bring my bike and ride FATS. I had a blast riding out there. It was alot faster and smoother than I was expecting. Like Darrin said, there are alot of sections on those trails that are just fast pump n flow - plenty chance to get some air too! For every fast section though, there is the uphill on the backside. There aren't any major climbs though; however, if you aren't used to climbs, you're really going to feel it. I highly recommend going out there at some point. There are several rec areas and campgrounds around Lake Thurmond.

[kj]

old thread resurrection!

Heading to FATS in March, from Hickory Knob campsite how far is it to the good trails?

[RKL]

From last summer's club trip, FATS is probably 30 - 45 minutes from the state park.