Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Bowdon, Georgia

Located along the scenic Chattahoochee River in Heard County, Bush Head Shoals Access Park offers visitors a peaceful retreat into nature with a variety of outdoor amenities. The park features a well-maintained, easy gravel trail…
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USFSR #548 is one of the longer trails in the Chocolocco Wildlife Management area. It is part of the Talladega Nagio AL Forest; Shoal Creek District. It has been broken up into two parts due…
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USFSR #537A is a seasonal trail usually only open during hunting season or during times of controlled burns. It is accessible from Cleburne County RD 66 by private land right-of-way, but very seldom is that…
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USFSR #549 is an east to west trail that begins on the eastern side of the Talladega National Forest at USFSR #555, and ends at the western side at USFSR #500; just North of Coleman…
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Located near Franklin, Georgia, in Heard County, this rural county-maintained road is one of the West Point Wildlife Management Area (WMA) entrances. While publicly accessible, it is not a priority route for resurfacing and can…
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Located near Franklin, Georgia, in Heard County, this .6 miles of rural, county-maintained road serves as one of the entrances to the West Point Wildlife Management Area (WMA), which continues for 3.2 additional miles. Though…
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USFSR #548A Is a seasonally open unimproved road that begins at the northern half of USFSR #548 and ends back at USFSR #553. It is only open during hunting season. The trail does show signs…
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USFSR #531 is a dirt and gravel mixed trail that starts at USFSR #500 and ends at USFSR #548 of the southern half. It intersects USFSR #500 again in the middle of the trail. It…
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Trail 537 - Flag Mountain is a rolling hills descent into the Talladega National Forest that shows just how well Alabama's National Forest is managed within the management area that is the Shoals Creek District.…
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Located near Franklin, Georgia, in Heard County, this road is part of the West Point Wildlife Management Area (WMA). It is primarily a single-lane dirt road with minor washouts and optional muddy or water-filled sections,…
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533 - Vaughn Road is a lesser-known road that leads into the Shoal Creek District of the Talladega National Forest and leads to Forest Service RD (FSR) 500, which is the primary road in and…
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Trail 535 - Campbell is a seasonally open trail (10/01-04/01) mostly known to local hunters and hikers for the gentle rolling hills and open clear cuts that allow wildlife to come out into more open…
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USFSR #500 is considered the "primary" road that runs from the southern end; starting at Skyline Drive/AL HWY 281/US HWY 78 and ends at the Northern part in the city of Piedmont in Calhoun County.…
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All dirt road with a few 1-foot rock areas in the pathway, but nothing serious and no off-camber areas. This is all dirt trail that has private properties on both sides. This trail will take…
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USFSR 500M is a trail that is much like a rollercoaster. It has many steep, short down grades to an immediate steep, short uphill--usually with mud holes in between. The trail is very hard packed,…
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USFSR #500E - Corn is a wide-open dirt trail that is seasonally open from 10/01-02/29. This trail is located inside the Shoal Creek Ranger District of the Talladega National Forest and is a dead-end trail.…
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USFSR #500R - Ravenrock is a flat route at the northern entrance of the Talladega National Forest. This dead-end trail in the Shoal Creek Ranger District is gated and seasonal. Its seasonal dates are 10/01-04/01.…
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Looking for a place to cool off but still be close to civilization? This one's for you. USFSR #519A Interstate is exactly what is says. It is a good spot for a quick picnic in…
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USFSR #531i is a very short seasonal trail with a gate that is only open during hunting season. It takes only a few minutes to complete, and is not maintained. There are usually brush and…
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USFSR #545 - Hilltop is a seasonally open trail; the gates are open 10/01-02/29. During this short period, there is increased traffic and the traditionally cold rainy season in east Alabama. The trail maintains mud…
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USFSR #530 is a beautiful scenic ride from USFSR #500 and dead ends at private land, with no exit. Some maps may show two small trails, but there is no entrance to those small trails…
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This well-maintained service road provides beautiful scenic views with bridges that cross flowing creeks throughout. The road provides several break-off trails for more technical driving and exploring for the more adventurous off roader. Accessible by…
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This route is most common to the local communities as a back way into the management area of the Talladega National Forest. It is not maintained often. It's common to see up to 6" ruts…
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USFSR #522 is an entry/exit road to the Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area within the Talladega National Forest. It begins at AL HWY-9 and ends at USFSR #531. Its maintained nearly all year long, but is…
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While Flat Access is not so flat, that does not mean it's any less adventurous. Flat Access is one of a few primary trails that will take you to the more challenging trails Morris Mountain…
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Angry Wife is an easy-access trail that starts at the end of Morris Code and ends mid-way through of Los Primos. At the very end, it does not connect at the midway point of Los…
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Tow Strap is an access trail that poses no real challenges, as it is passable in almost all vehicles. It is also wide enough for two vehicles to pass each other. Tow Strap gives access…
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Crow's Nest Bypass is the trail for those who want to take a stock 4WD vehicle with some friends who are on built rigs, but still want to have some fun without having to backtrack…
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The Breeze is an easy-access trail that starts on Booze Cruise and ends at the deep dog leg turn at the top of Loop Springs. This trail is literally a breeze, as it is a…
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USFSR #532 begins in the small community of Rabbittown on Brown Bridge Road. It starts off as pavement by giving right of way to private property, and ends on pavement at USFR #500. This is…
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