Hard Labor Creek State Park Mountain Bike Trails
Real singletrack about 45 minutes from Lake Oconee. Old-school, hand-built loops with creek crossings, from an easy 1-mile warm-up to a rooty, rocky red loop.
| Location | Rutledge, GA |
| Drive from our store | About 45 minutes |
| Length | About 16.5 miles of trail |
| Surface | Hand-built dirt singletrack with roots and rocks |
| Skill level | Beginner to advanced |
| Cost | Georgia State Parks ParkPass per vehicle |
| Restrooms | None at the bike lot |
Official trail website for current conditions, hours, and fees.
About the ride
Hard Labor Creek is one of the biggest mountain bike trail systems close to Lake Oconee. The loops start from one parking lot and are built for different skill levels: a flat 1-mile beginner loop, a scenic blue loop along cascading creeks, a fast and flowy green loop, and a demanding red loop with climbs, roots, and rocks.
These are hand-cut trails, not smooth machine-built flow trails, so expect some chunk. The trails are directional and the direction changes by day, so check the sign at the trailhead before you roll out.
The trails close for 24 hours after a significant rain. Call the park at 706-557-3001 if the weather has been wet.
Where to park
| Lot | Address | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain bike lot (inside the park) | Knox Chapel Rd, Rutledge, GA 30663. Enter the park and drive about 1 mile past the golf course. The lot is down a gravel lane on the left, with a sign at the road. |
Map Directions |
Park address (for GPS): 5 Hard Labor Creek Rd, Rutledge, GA 30663
Good to know
- Georgia State Parks ParkPass required for each vehicle.
- No restrooms or water at the bike lot. Bring what you need.
- Helmets required for riders 16 and under.
- Closed 24 hours after heavy rain: 706-557-3001.
Stop by Okana Outdoors before you ride
We are at 1101 Parkside Main, Greensboro, GA 30642, in the Publix shopping center next to Amici. Grab a spare tube or accessories, or have us look over your bike before you head out.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday.
Phone: (706) 405-3393
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Trail information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Conditions, closures, fees, and parking can change without notice. Please check with the park or trail manager before heading out, and ride within your ability.