Scenic views and history too!

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Join us for the Tour de Tugaloo, where history and scenery come together for an unforgettable cycling experience! 

 

Starting at the beautiful Tugaloo Bend Park, the route follows the winding banks of the Tugaloo River, offering riders stunning views of one of Northeast Georgia’s most treasured landscapes.

 

Along the way, you’ll pass by historic landmarks that tell the story of the region — Yonah Dam, the Prather House, the charming Providence Church, and finally, the Traveler’s Rest Historic Site. The longer routes go further into SC up to the Unity Baptist Church where there is a SAG stop. 

 

Whether you’re here for the ride, the history, or the scenery, this route promises a meaningful connection to the past and an inspiring day on the road.

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Highlights of the ride:

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• Tugaloo Bend Park – A protected riverfront area preserving the natural landscape and offering recreation and insight into the Tugaloo’s cultural history.

• Yonah Dam (circa 1923)- Built for hydro electric power for the area.

• Tugaloo River – Once a key trade and travel route, central to Native American and early settler life.

• Prather House – A historic residence reflecting early regional architecture and settlement.

• Providence Church (circa 1800/1857)– An enduring landmark of religious and community life.

• Traveler’s Rest Historic Site – Built in the early 1800s, this former inn and stagecoach stop is now a museum showcasing life along the Unicoi Turnpike.

• Broken Bridges - This bridge was originally a railroad bridge, built about 1870 and used until the new Trestle (which you traversed under on River road) was built in 1918 when the railroad was re-routed.  The removed section of the bridge has been relocated to Cobb Bridge Rd. in South Carolina and spans over Chauga Creek.

• Unity Church - Established in 1867 - The church is situated in an area that grew significantly following the chartering of the town of  ⁠Westminster in 1875.   It is closely tied to the historic Unity Cemetery, which serves many of the region’s founding families and emphasizes the church's long-standing presence in the rural landscape.

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Learn more about the area at this link - Click Here​​​​

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