GA-136 Cloudland Canyon Climb
GA-136 ascends roughly 9 miles from the LaFayette valley floor to the crest of Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia, gaining approximately 2,000 feet through consistent S-curves with good sightlines. The summit section runs along Lookout Mountain's forested ridgeline west to Cloudland Canyon State Park, where dramatic canyon overlooks drop 1,000 feet to Sitton Gulch Creek. The road sees little traffic compared to the mountain roads of North Georgia and pairs well with the Alabama or Tennessee sections of the Lookout Mountain Parkway.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Floral Crest
Small community at the western foot of the route where the climb toward Cloudland Canyon begins.
Chevron
Convenient fuel stop in Trenton before the route heads into the Georgia highlands.
Naomi
Quiet rural community marking the mid-climb stretch as the terrain rises through the ridgelines.
Talking Rock Brewery
Local brewery in Talking Rock offering a relaxed stop for a meal and a cold drink near the end of the run.
Emma
Small community at the eastern terminus of the route, marking the end of the Cloudland Canyon climb.
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