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Chattahoochee October Tour with Jocelin Snow (guided ADV tour)

Name: Chattahoochee October Tour with Jocelin Snow (guided ADV tour)
Start: 2026-10-15
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Ellijay, GA

Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Ellijay, GA · hosted by West Coast Adventure Riders (outfitter)

Paid commercial tour Run by a commercial outfitter. Prices are set by the outfitter.

Visit the organizer ↗

Opens www.westcoastadventureriders.com (the organizer’s own page).

Date

Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 18, 2026

Recurrence

Scheduled tour dates (4 days, 3 nights)

Host

West Coast Adventure Riders (outfitter)

Location

Ellijay, GA (town only; start address not confirmed)

Zone

NW · Northwest Mountains & Ridges

From approximate town coordinates (34.69, -84.48).

About this ride

West Coast Adventure Riders runs this paid, guided dual-sport and adventure tour through north Georgia’s Chattahoochee National Forest. It’s 4 days and 3 nights, about 350 miles, starting and ending in Ellijay. The route mixes graded forest roads, primitive two-track and backcountry pavement, passing through Ellijay, Dahlonega, Suches and Helen. Along the way it crosses the Appalachian Trail several times, with steep climbs, twisty pavement and plenty of creek crossings. Jocelin Snow is the lead guide.

Source type: Outfitter's own page. Date checked 2026-10-12.

Schedule

Thu Oct 15: arrive in Ellijay, check into the hotel, then a welcome dinner and trip briefing with Jocelin, the support team and the other riders
Fri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 18: three days of guided riding, starting each day with breakfast. Day one’s breakfast is at a local favorite spot
Sun Oct 18: the tour finishes back in Ellijay

Route

About 350 miles in north Georgia’s Chattahoochee National Forest: graded forest roads, primitive two-track and scenic backcountry pavement, passing through Ellijay, Dahlonega, Suches and Helen. The tour follows the Chattahoochee BDR-X (Backcountry Discovery Route). Expect several Appalachian Trail crossings, rugged climbs and creek crossings. The outfitter says intermediate riding skills are recommended.

Cost & registration

$1,850 per rider, double occupancy; add $300 for a single room
$1,000 deposit, with the balance due 14 days before the tour
Not refundable within 30 days of the start (because of scheduling and lodging bookings), but fully transferable at any time
Every rider signs a liability waiver

Book with the request/registration form on the outfitter’s page (button above).

What’s included

3 days of professionally guided riding, led by Jocelin Snow
Riding tips and training sessions along the route
A sweep rider at the back for safety
A support truck that moves your luggage to the next hotel
3 hotel nights
The welcome dinner (Oct 15), plus all breakfasts and lunches
An official Chattahoochee BDR-X map, an exclusive BDR-X T-shirt and a BDR sticker pack

Not included

Airport transfers
A motorcycle: bring your own dual-sport/adventure bike or rent one separately
Fuel
Drinks or alcohol
Dinners other than the welcome dinner

Host

West Coast Adventure Riders, a commercial tour outfitter. Lead guide: Jocelin Snow. This is a paid commercial tour, not a club or charity ride.

Visit the ride organizer ↗

Opens www.westcoastadventureriders.com (the organizer’s own page).

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