Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Cherry Log, Georgia

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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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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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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Fruitkoff Trail is a short forest road that offers an easy drive through heavily wooded national forest terrain. The well-maintained gravel surface and generous single-lane width make for a comfortable trip, while the dense forest…
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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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Persimmon Trail is a short forest road that delivers a quiet drive through heavily wooded national forest land. The well-maintained gravel surface and lack of major obstacles make it an easy route, but its secluded…
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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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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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Week Creek (FS 35) is a twisty, seasonally closed Forest Service road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Current MVUM states the closure dates are from January 1st to March 15th. If travelling on Weeks Creek…
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Peter Knob - FS 339 is a 2-mile out-and-back route that follows a packed dirt and gravel surface through heavily forested terrain. The trail remains a single lane with places to pass and is moderately…
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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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Buchtown - FS 665 is a 4.6-mile out-and-back route that travels through heavily forested terrain on a packed dirt and gravel surface. The trail remains a single lane with few places to pass and is…
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West Skeenah (FS 640) is a twisty, seasonally closed Forest Service road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Current MVUM shows a closure date of January 1st to March 15th. Check the current MVUM to verify…
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Laurel Branch - FS 322 is a 1.4-mile out-and-back route that follows a packed dirt and gravel surface through heavily forested terrain. The trail remains a tight single lane for most of its length and…
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Toccoa River Road (FS 333) is a nice quiet drive though the woods. Aside from a couple shallow solid bottom mud holes there's one bad spot with a bypass. Take a short hike down over…
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Buzzard Roost - FS 188 is a 2.8-mile out-and-back route that follows a lightly maintained packed dirt surface through heavily forested terrain. The trail remains a single lane with few places to pass and carries…
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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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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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Forrest Service Road 18 Mulberry Gap Road is an easy gravel road that will allow you access to some of the most world-class mountain biking in the area. Several trails for hiking can be accessed…
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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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Seabolt Mountain Trail is a short and straightforward forest road that winds through dense timber and quiet backcountry terrain. The route follows a well-maintained dirt and gravel surface with no significant obstacles, making it an…
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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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John Dick Creek - FS 248 is a 1.5-mile out-and-back route that travels through heavily forested terrain on a lightly maintained packed dirt and gravel surface. The trail remains a single lane with places to…
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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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John Dick Mountain - FS 766 is a 2.5-mile out-and-back route that follows a lightly maintained packed dirt and gravel surface through heavily forested terrain. The trail features a generous single-lane width and carries an…
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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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