Six Gap

⛰️ Scenic
🪅 Festival
Event Date

Sep 28, 2025

Location

Dahlonega, GA

Discipline

Road

About

Conquer Georgia’s legendary mountain climbs on September 28, 2025!

The Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty Bike Ride in Dahlonega, Georgia, is a legendary non-competitive cycling challenge featuring three spectacular routes through the North Georgia Mountains. Riders can choose between the grueling 104-mile Six Gap Century with over 11,200 feet of climbing, the challenging 58-mile Three Gap Fifty, or the scenic 35-mile Valley Ride. This bucket-list event is famous for its steep ascents, panoramic vistas, and a supportive cycling community.

COURSE DETAILS

Six Gap Century: 104 miles with 11,200+ ft gain; Three Gap Fifty: 58 miles with 6,385 ft gain; Valley Ride: 35 miles. Paved mountainous roads with significant climbs including Hogpen Gap (7% average, 15% max).

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Hogpen Gap: Steepest climb, with 7% average and 15% maximum grades.
  • 37th annual event attracting ~3,000 cyclists and a weekend expo.
  • Scenic, challenging routes through six mountain gaps with panoramic Georgia views.
  • Multiple route options to accommodate various skill levels.
  • Noncompetitive, community-focused atmosphere.

RIDE TYPES

Century Rides
Gran Fondo
Fun Rides

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

Six Gap Century: 104 miles; Three Gap Fifty: 58 miles; Valley Ride: 35 miles.

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Dahlonega elevation: ~1,400–3,460 ft / Elevation gain: up to 11,200+ ft on Six Gap Century.

Terrain

Mountainous paved roads with steep grades and sustained climbs.

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