Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway

Byway Details

Designation

National Forest Scenic Byway

Length

51 mi in Georgia

Managed by

Forest Service

About Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway

The Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway is a 50.6-mile drive in the Conasauga Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in north Georgia. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route passes through a string of small communities, including Farmersville, Subligna, Beatum, East Armuchee, Villanow, Everett Springs, Floyd Springs, Armuchee, Crystal Springs, Tidings, Kartah and Gore. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to drive it. Typical averages from the nearby Summerville weather station show October highs around 75°F with lows near 47°F, and April highs around 73°F. Midsummer highs typically reach about 90°F. The byway makes an easy base for short outings. East Armuchee Creek, a canoeing spot, lies about 0.2 miles from the route, and the Dry Creek Trail and Old Spring Box Trail are each about 0.3 miles away. Keown Falls is roughly 0.8 miles off.