North Georgia Mountains, Labor Day weekend

R5_350 · 09-04-2008, 08:02 AM

The wife and I went up to the mountains this past Sunday. We did some short loops around Dahlonega and Helen, hwys 60/180/348. In the morning there wasn't too much traffic and it was a little cooler than it had been lately. There were plenty of bikes. In the afternoon the crowd from Atlanta started to make their way towards Helen and the traffic was terrible. That's when we decided to head home. We took a few photos, enjoy.

R5_350 · 09-04-2008, 08:05 AM

We took a break at Lake Winfield Scott off of Hwy 180, Wolfpen Gap Rd. The lake was really pretty and inviting in the late summer heat. The mountains look cloudy and gray but in reality that's a pretty common sight in the summer as the humidity builds. Enjoy the rest of the photos.

R5_350 · 09-04-2008, 08:09 AM

opps, forgot to add the photos, my bad. here they are enjoy.

R5_350 · 09-04-2008, 08:15 AM

And here are a few more...We have some great riding in the mountains only about an hour from my home. We just don't have the number and variety of roads to ride like you lucky folks out west. One thing we do have is plenty of GREEN foliage.

Law Dawg · 09-04-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by R5_350

We took a break at Lake Winfield Scott

Hey, a lake named after my great + grandpa (General Winfield Scott)!

The scenery is so lush back there, thanks for the share.

R5_350 · 09-04-2008, 09:21 AM

Lake Winfield Scott is a very scenic, peaceful place but the history of the local area and the Cherokee "Trail of Tears" isn't so pretty.

needles · 09-04-2008, 09:32 AM

Great Pics! I love to ride that area. 180 is a great ride!

Dan

Jimbo94 · 09-04-2008, 12:05 PM

We forget here in CA what really green, lush foilage looks and smells like. I really miss it. When I visit my parents in Columbus, I can smell the earth in the air... I love it. Nice pics, thanks for posting!!

09-04-2008, 08:02 AM	#1
R5_350 Georgia boy Name: Scott Location: Athens GA Motorcycle: DL 650 Wee-Strom Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 349	North Georgia Mountains, Labor Day weekend The wife and I went up to the mountains this past Sunday. We did some short loops around Dahlonega and Helen, hwys 60/180/348. In the morning there wasn't too much traffic and it was a little cooler than it had been lately. There were plenty of bikes. In the afternoon the crowd from Atlanta started to make their way towards Helen and the traffic was terrible. That's when we decided to head home. We took a few photos, enjoy. Attached Images __________________ "I'm so thankful to have a loving wife, a sweet little dog, a good bike, a nice home and a decent job." me

09-04-2008, 08:05 AM	#2
R5_350 Georgia boy Name: Scott Location: Athens GA Motorcycle: DL 650 Wee-Strom Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 349	Re: North Georgia Mountains, Labor Day weekend We took a break at Lake Winfield Scott off of Hwy 180, Wolfpen Gap Rd. The lake was really pretty and inviting in the late summer heat. The mountains look cloudy and gray but in reality that's a pretty common sight in the summer as the humidity builds. Enjoy the rest of the photos. __________________ "I'm so thankful to have a loving wife, a sweet little dog, a good bike, a nice home and a decent job." me

09-04-2008, 08:09 AM	#3
R5_350 Georgia boy Name: Scott Location: Athens GA Motorcycle: DL 650 Wee-Strom Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 349	Re: North Georgia Mountains, Labor Day weekend opps, forgot to add the photos, my bad. here they are enjoy. Attached Images __________________ "I'm so thankful to have a loving wife, a sweet little dog, a good bike, a nice home and a decent job." me

09-04-2008, 08:15 AM	#4
R5_350 Georgia boy Name: Scott Location: Athens GA Motorcycle: DL 650 Wee-Strom Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 349	Re: North Georgia Mountains, Labor Day weekend And here are a few more...We have some great riding in the mountains only about an hour from my home. We just don't have the number and variety of roads to ride like you lucky folks out west. One thing we do have is plenty of GREEN foliage. Attached Images __________________ "I'm so thankful to have a loving wife, a sweet little dog, a good bike, a nice home and a decent job." me

09-04-2008, 09:21 AM	#6
R5_350 Georgia boy Name: Scott Location: Athens GA Motorcycle: DL 650 Wee-Strom Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 349	Re: North Georgia Mountains, Labor Day weekend Lake Winfield Scott is a very scenic, peaceful place but the history of the local area and the Cherokee "Trail of Tears" isn't so pretty. __________________ "I'm so thankful to have a loving wife, a sweet little dog, a good bike, a nice home and a decent job." me

09-04-2008, 09:32 AM	#7
needles Senior Member Name: Dan Location: Sunnyvale, CA Motorcycle: 2003 V-Strom 1000 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 250	Re: North Georgia Mountains, Labor Day weekend Great Pics! I love to ride that area. 180 is a great ride! Dan

09-04-2008, 12:05 PM	#8
Jimbo94 Senior Member Name: Jim Location: Lodi, CA Motorcycle: '03 Honda VTX 1800R / '04 V-Strom 650 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 214	Re: North Georgia Mountains, Labor Day weekend We forget here in CA what really green, lush foilage looks and smells like. I really miss it. When I visit my parents in Columbus, I can smell the earth in the air... I love it. Nice pics, thanks for posting!!

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