Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Blue Ridge, Georgia

Anyone who's heard the old country song can probably picture the beautiful state of Georgia. It's a land of green hillsides, charming southern towns dotted with white picket fences, and sunny fields tied together by…
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Stanley Gap, FSR 338, is a seasonally closed in-and-out forest service road in the Rich Mountain Wilderness. Being an in-and-out road, the return trip is included in the time estimate for this road. Primarily used…
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Cold Mountain, FSR 295, is a seasonally closed in-and-out forest service road in the Rich Mountain Wilderness. It serves primarily as access for hunters but does afford many nice primitive campsites along the road. Current…
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Relatively easy trail with no serious obstacles, but the route is very overgrown and only one vehicle wide. If you drive a full-size vehicle, prepare for scratches on the vehicle. If you look at a…
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Cashes Valley Road is a hidden gem, perfect for an out-and-back adventure in the Chattahoochee National Forest, spanning Fannin and Gilmer Counties in Georgia. This picturesque trail features several water crossings, approximately a foot deep…
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Hickorynut Gap, FSR 797, is an in-and-out forest service road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest just on the edge of the Cohutta Wilderness. Being an in-and-out road, the travel time reflects this with the return…
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Williamson Cove is an out-and-back branch trail from Hickorynut Gap in the Chattahoochee National Forest in Fannin County, Georgia. These trails are exclusively for full-sized, high-clearance vehicles, with clear signage prohibiting access for SxS and…
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The Postelle Trail is an out-and-back route in the Chattahoochee National Forest within Fannin County, Georgia. This trail is defined by its single-lane path, which is rarely traversed and has become overgrown, rendering it unsuitable…
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Forrest Service Road 64A is a rollercoaster of a road. On this road, you will feel like you are on a rollercoaster with how you climb this hill climb. long accents before dropping shortly to…
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The Tooni Gap Trail, also known as FS 816, starts at FS 60 and takes you to the trailhead to the swinging bridge over Toccoa River (a must-see). The trail is a gravel forestry road…
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Welcome to the Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail! This route takes you through the North Georgia mountains, passing right by the beginning of the historic AT. The trail is mostly dirt and gravel, with…
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If you are looking for group camping opportunities alongside a rushing creek, this is your trail! This route is very beginner-friendly, consisting mostly of loose gravel and dirt. Many families and larger groups car camp…
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Forrest Service Road 126, locally known as Foster Branch Road, is an out-and-back road. At the entry of the Cohutta Wildlife MGMT Area, you will find the road. A short ride down this road you…
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Bryson Gap/FSR 766A is a nice scenic forest service road that is less traveled due to being a seasonally closed road that is an out-and-back road. Along the forest service road, there are numerous primitive…
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Rock Creek Road, also known as FS 69, connects FS 42 at the south end with County Road 2 at the north end of the trail. That trail takes you along Rock Creek to the…
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This short spur trail located in the Chattahoochee National Forrest is one of a few trails that require high clearance and is not well maintained in the Forest. It is just over 2 miles but…
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Sea Creek is located in the Chattahoochee National Forrest and has many great features including a waterfall hike, water crossing, and opportunities for camping. Sea Creek falls is a must see waterfall hike that only…
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This is a 6-mile loop that takes you through a twisting shelf road section and scenic pine tree-covered woods. This is mainly a single-vehicle-width trail with places to pass. Along the way, you will find…
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Kimsey Mountain Trail on Old Highway 68 is one of the most underestimated trails around. Travel this in the winter and early spring and you will find out what I mean. Every turn greets you…
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This is an out-and-back trail that consists of a graded gravel road with one water crossing that can get eroded after heavy rain. This is a nice scenic drive that gets less use than other…
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This out-and-back trail consists mostly of hard-packed gravel and dirt. As you veer onto the section at (34.65449, -84.17772), be mindful of seasonal gate closures. This trail features a few deeper ruts and narrower passages,…
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About 100 yards into the trail, there is a decent hill climb with some decent-size rocks. High clearance is nice to have. However, stock rigs with the right tire placement will be just fine. Most…
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This is a reasonably well-maintained road that starts at Ocoee Number Three Dam. It is one of the main access trails for the Big Frog Wilderness Area Trails. You will gain almost 1000 feet of…
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This is a nice easy-to-navigate trail in the Big Frog Mountain Wilderness, part of the Cherokee National Forest. The trail is fairly well-maintained so it should be accessible to almost any vehicle. Several areas along…
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FSR-307, Beech Creek Road, is a well-maintained, out-and-back trail that winds along the shores of Persimmon Lake within the Nantahala National Forest. This easy, gravel-based trail offers a peaceful ride through the forest with several…
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The route is a Forest Service road in the Cherokee National Forrest. The road is wide enough for two vehicles. It is mostly gravel and dirt with a few washouts. Be sure to watch out…
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This route has many wonderful views and is accessible by most vehicles. Connecting to the Georgia Traverse, it provides many options to continue your travels through the mountains and camping along the way. Depending on…
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Pinhoti (also known as 90B) rides through the Chattahoochee National Forest. This is an easy, shaded drive that winds through the mountains. The end of the trail opens up to a grassy clearing that would…
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Fish Knob (Forest Service Road 4C) is an easy down-and-back single-lane gravel trail that is roughly three miles each way and takes about half an hour to complete. The road is well-maintained and winds through…
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William's Gap, FSR 346, is typical of the forest service roads in the area. It is a reasonably well-maintained gravel road with occasional potholes and small ruts from erosion. The road dead ends, it is…
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