First off, this is a pretty easy route, and usually trouble free ride if you start early in the morning. In July and August I try to get my rides started before 8AM so I can wrap up before noon. It's just not all that comfortable riding with ATGATT in Atlanta at 2 PM.
I get on 285 and head west to I-75 North and then I get off onto I-575 towards Canton. I suspect most riders like to avoid the slab altogether but often if I am riding for just a few hours I will take the highway to get out of Atlanta faster. 575 is an easy ride with limited access points between Canton and Jasper.
North of Jasper I turn at the little sign to Talking Rock. It's easy to miss so be attentive. The road makes a very turns as you head inot the busling metropolis of Talking Rock. This is a small little town with a country store and a train as the focal points of a little downtown with maybe 20 buildings. Follow 136 thru town all the way to 400. Take 400 south back to ATL. If you'd like less slab riding you can also take highway 9 south, and it becomes Roswell road. As you get closer to Atlanta you'll hit numerous traffic lights if you pick the latter route.
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| Sandy Springs to Talking Rock to 400S back to Sandy Springs |
