2026 MSTA North Georgia Classic Rally

Friday's Ride — Joe Brown Could Give 3 Dams

Friday — April 24, 2026 · Rally Street Route #5

As with most MSTA rides, the different routes are planned and selected. This “Joe Brown Could Give 3 Dams” group ride was one of those very scenic rides that also included some challenging sections to keep things interesting.

Northern Georgia along with southern Tennessee has some very fun and challenging motorcycle roads. Many of these back roads can really test your riding skills if you feel like riding them aggressively.

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Date: 4/24/2026
Event: MSTA North Georgia Classic Rally
Route: Joe Brown Could Give 3 Dams — Rt #5
Distance: 235 miles per Relive

Video — Leaving Black Rock Mountain State Park ↗

Friday Ride — Relive Map ↗

Picture Slideshow — Joe Brown Could Give 3 Dams ↗

Action Video — Friday Group Ride ↗ Google Map of the Route ↗ MSTA Route #5 Rally Information ↗

FRIDAY PHOTO GALLERY

Joe Brown Could Give 3 Dams Ride

Leaving Base Camp — Leaving Base CampPreparing to leave Black Rock Mountain State Park for the Friday group ride.

North Georgia Classic Rally Headquarters — North Georgia Classic Rally HeadquartersRally point for the group rides at Mountain Valley Inn in Dillard, GA.

Mountain Valley Inn — Mountain Valley InnMountain Valley Inn, Dillard, Georgia — Rally headquarters.

First Pit Stop — First Pit StopBathroom break on the “3 Dams Ride.”

Friday Group Ride — Friday Group RideA short stop during the route.

First Dam Stop — First Dam StopGroup stop at the first dam.

Hiwassee Dam Visitor Overlook — Hiwassee Dam Visitor OverlookA scenic stop during the 3 Dams ride.

Hiwassee Dam — Hiwassee DamTVA information about the multi-purpose dam system.

Hiwassee Dam Information — Hiwassee Dam InformationVisitor information for Hiwassee Dam and the Tennessee Valley watershed.

Dam Stop — Dam StopRiders regrouping before continuing the route.

Lunch Time in Blairsville — Lunch Time in BlairsvilleA well-timed lunch stop during the ride.

Bac-Yard BBQ — Bac-Yard BBQPapaw's Trading Post and Bac-Yard BBQ.

Lunch Break — Lunch BreakThe food was very tasty — along GA-325.

Two Wheels of Suches — Two Wheels of SuchesA popular motorcycle stop in Suches, Georgia.

Two Wheels of Suches — Two Wheels of SuchesLocation: 34°41'15.38"N 84°01'19.95"W.

Great Place for a Break — Great Place for a BreakA good place to rest and regroup.

Across the Road — Across the RoadWaterfall across the road from Two Wheels of Suches.

GA-180 & GA-60 — GA-180 & GA-60Very near the junction of GA-180 and GA-60.

Construction Zone — Construction ZoneIt's that time of year.

Yep, Gravel Road! — Yep, Gravel Road!An unexpected unpaved section of the route.

Time to Turn Around — Time to Turn AroundAll riders except one turned around and headed back to the paved road.

Ride Finished — Ride FinishedBack at Rally headquarters.

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