Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Carlton, Georgia

This route passes through Oconee National Forest. It is well maintained and passable with most vehicles any time of the year. Muddy conditions can be encountered from time to time however, it should not limit the ability to travel the route. Several camping locations exist throughout the trail as we...
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Watson Spring (FS 1202) is a winding out-and-back trail leading from Highway 15 downhill towards the Oconee River. The trail does not actually reach all the way to the river, but it's a short hike to the shoreline. The roadbed is packed dirt with plenty of gravel, making it easily drivable in a pass...
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Town Creek ORV is located in Onocee National Forest. The B Loop trail is fairly flat and made up of hard pack and red clay dirt with plenty of roots. The trail is ridden clockwise . The last two miles of the trail, are the most challenging due downhill trail erosion. There are many bridges on the t...
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This is an outdoor area for anglers and hunters. South of the town of Watkinsville, Georgia, it is easily accessible and rarely crowded. You will need a Georgia fishing or hunting license to be in the area. Rains make the trails muddy, and 4WD is recommended.
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Penfield Hunt Camp Road is located in the Oconee National Forest. This road is mostly flat, with a few pothole exceptions. If you are traveling with a long trailer, drive slowly; the road is passable. At the end of the road, you'll find three fire rings, a large turnaround loop, a pit toilet, handic...
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This route is easily traveled and is well-maintained. Initially passing private property, Cold Springs Road leads to Redlands Wildlife Management Area and Billups Road (1245). Throughout this drive, some mud holes may be encountered however, they can be navigated with ease. Additionally, there are a...
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Billups Road is an out-and-back trail that winds through the Redlands Wildlife Management Area of the Oconee National Forest. It leads to a primitive camp and a primitive boat launch on the Oconee River just north of Oconee Lake. The trail surface is a generous one lane wide and is well maintained w...
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Red Root Road, also known as FSR 92, is a route that traverses the Lake Russel WMA from just outside Toccoa, GA to Mt. Airy, GA. This route can be used to access seasonal routes within the WMA area. Multiple areas can be found for camping, especially along the Middle Fork Broad River. If camping, p...
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Post Oak Corner (FSR193) is a 1.5-mile out-and-back route that follows a lightly maintained packed dirt and gravel surface through heavily forested terrain. The road is a single lane with places to pass and carries an easy difficulty rating, providing a straightforward drive while retaining the narr...
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Currahee Mountain FSR 62, is a gravel-based Forestry Road up the Northern Georgia Mountain of the same name, located within the southeastern rim of the Chattahoochee National Forest, specifically the eastern side of the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area. The road is generally well maintained, bu...
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Guard Camp Road is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Cornelia, GA. Nearby, you can visit Tallulah Gorge, view the waterfalls, explore downtown Clayton and fish in the numerous waterways. While camping is available throughout the region, this section of national forest seems less trav...
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Brown Bottom Road is located in the center of a section of the Chattahoochee National Forest outside of Cornelia, GA. This road is wide, covered in large gravel and wide enough for two vehicles to pass in most sections. However, it's important to remember safe driving practices due to some steep cu...
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This trail resides inside the Sumter National Forest and branches off of the South Carolina Adventure Route. It is an out-and-back two-track that ends in a large clearing. It is accessible by virtually any vehicle as the trail surface is primarily poured gravel with occasional patches of hard-packed...
Learn more about FS 565B

This trail resides inside the Sumter National Forest and branches off of the South Carolina Adventure Route. It is an out-and-back two-track that ends in a large clearing. It is accessible by virtually any vehicle as the trail surface is primarily poured gravel with occasional patches of hard-packed...
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This is an out-and-back 2-track road inside the Sumter National Forest that leads to a roundabout next to a large clearing. The surface is gravel and hard dirt. There are no obstacles on this trail besides uncleared brush after storms. No vehicles should have a problem trying to complete this trail....
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Georgia Mountain Orchard Road is an easy route into the Lake Russel WMA. This route begins just outside of Cornelia, Georgia. This road can be driven in 2WD and is a relaxing trek overall. Driving south, you will encounter Austin Cemetery on the left. It is easy to pass if you are not looking for it...
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Part of the Locust Stake OHV system. The trail is for ATVs and Dirt Bikes. The trail is moderate to easy, clay hard base. The trail is 2-way, so be cautious and stay to the right. First trail to the right, leaving the trailhead staging area.
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Segment 3 is the "upstate" section of the SCAR, and is bookended by the towns of Westminster and Gaffney. This section transits the Blue Ridge Mountains and consists of some fabulous gravel roads with a few notable climbs and descents. It is interspersed with some beautiful paved sections--including...
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The Locust Stake Road is a mostly gravel county road going through a small southeastern quadrant of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest that exists between Rock Road (where Currahee Mountain can be seen in the southern distance) and Bend'N Hickory Road (which is on the northwest side of Toccoa ...
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Lee Mountain Road (FS 181) is a fun mix of gravel and mud, with a few ruts and mud holes to keep things interesting! If your vehicle doesn't have decent ground clearance or 4x4, you might find some sections a bit tricky--especially after it rains, when the trail can get pretty slick. The trail start...
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Town Creek ORV is located in Onocee National Forest. The B Loop trail is fairly flat and made up of hard pack and red clay dirt with plenty of roots. The trail is ridden clockwise . The last two miles of the trail, are the most challenging due downhill trail erosion. There are many bridges on the t...
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Penfield Hunt Camp Road is located in the Oconee National Forest. This road is mostly flat, with a few pothole exceptions. If you are traveling with a long trailer, drive slowly; the road is passable. At the end of the road, you'll find three fire rings, a large turnaround loop, a pit toilet, handic...
Learn more about Penfield Hunt Camp Road

Red Root Road, also known as FSR 92, is a route that traverses the Lake Russel WMA from just outside Toccoa, GA to Mt. Airy, GA. This route can be used to access seasonal routes within the WMA area. Multiple areas can be found for camping, especially along the Middle Fork Broad River. If camping, p...
Learn more about Red Root Road- FS 92

Guard Camp Road is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Cornelia, GA. Nearby, you can visit Tallulah Gorge, view the waterfalls, explore downtown Clayton and fish in the numerous waterways. While camping is available throughout the region, this section of national forest seems less trav...
Learn more about Guard Camp Road

Penfield Hunt Camp Road is located in the Oconee National Forest. This road is mostly flat, with a few pothole exceptions. If you are traveling with a long trailer, drive slowly; the road is passable. At the end of the road, you'll find three fire rings, a large turnaround loop, a pit toilet, handic...
Learn more about Penfield Hunt Camp Road

Red Root Road, also known as FSR 92, is a route that traverses the Lake Russel WMA from just outside Toccoa, GA to Mt. Airy, GA. This route can be used to access seasonal routes within the WMA area. Multiple areas can be found for camping, especially along the Middle Fork Broad River. If camping, p...
Learn more about Red Root Road- FS 92

Post Oak Corner (FSR193) is a 1.5-mile out-and-back route that follows a lightly maintained packed dirt and gravel surface through heavily forested terrain. The road is a single lane with places to pass and carries an easy difficulty rating, providing a straightforward drive while retaining the narr...
Learn more about Post Oak Corner - FS 193

Guard Camp Road is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Cornelia, GA. Nearby, you can visit Tallulah Gorge, view the waterfalls, explore downtown Clayton and fish in the numerous waterways. While camping is available throughout the region, this section of national forest seems less trav...
Learn more about Guard Camp Road