The Snake Time Trials

The Snake Creek Gap Time Trial Series is a 2 race Mtn Bike time trial held each winter on the challenging Pinhoti Trail south of Dalton, GA.  NWGA SORBA began “The Snake” in 2005 and 2023 will be the 19th consecutive year. Details of the event are as follows:

Dates for 2023: February 4th and March 11th

Race distances: 50 mile, 34 mile or 17 mile

Fee schedule: (One fee covers both races)
Non-Money Class – $115 – November 27, 2022 – December 24, 2022
Non-Money Class – $125 – December 25, 2022 – January 29, 2023
Non-Money Class – $135 – January 30, 2023
Money Class – $185
17 Milers – $85
Juniors - $85

Note: This is a point-to-point race.  Shuttles are provided from the Trade Center to the start line for $10 each race.

Starting locations:
34 & 50 Milers
Dry Creek Trailhead / Forest Service Road 226
3086 E Armuchee Rd
Summerville, GA 30728
(Then follow signs)

17 Milers
Snake Creek Gap
17870 Hwy 136
LaFayette, GA 30728

Finish Location: 
Dalton Convention Center
2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd
Dalton, GA 30720

Note: 1st come parking in Finish Line parking lot ONLY.  No RV’s this year. All other parking will shuttle from Dalton State College beside tennis courts. 

Race Start Times: 
34 & 50 Milers – 8:00am 
17 Milers – 9:00am

Register now on BikeReg!

For more information go to NWGA SORBA website - FAQ