Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Clayton, Georgia

This trail has a couple of larger waterfalls down and to the side of the shelf road and climbs up pretty rapidly over the course. It is gravel with only a few washout ruts and washboarding on the way up and back down. There are multiple dispersed camping sites available, some large enough for multip...
Learn more about Finney Creek - FS 152

Timpson Creek trail is a dirt & gravel road that runs beside, well... Timpson Creek, which is very large for a creek and has a couple of incredible dispersed campsites right beside it. There are a lot of really cool views of the creek in various spots along the way. The trail itself is a shelf road ...
Learn more about Timpson Creek - FS 162

Stonewall Creek - FS 20 is a 1.3-mile out-and-back route that follows a generously sized single-lane gravel road with places to pass. The road is lightly maintained and travels through heavily forested terrain, making it an easy drive under normal conditions. For much of its length, the route parall...
Learn more about Stonewall Creek - FS 20

This out-and-back trail follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road through the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest. The first half is well-maintained and offers a smooth, relaxing drive. About halfway in, you’ll pass a church and cemetery on private property—please stay on the trail and be res...
Learn more about Wolf Creek Church Road - FS 515

This out-and-back, single-lane trail features several pull-off areas where oncoming vehicles can safely pass, although traffic is typically light and encounters are infrequent. FS 518 includes a mix of gravel and dirt surfaces, with some uneven sections, shallow ruts, and minor washouts that can mak...
Learn more about FS 518

This is an out-and-back trail that begins as a relatively easy, double-lane gravel road before narrowing to a single-lane gravel and dirt road through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Along the route, you may encounter a few small washouts and occasional water or mud puddles typ...
Learn more about Deaden Timber Road - FS 825

Upper Cliff Creek - FS 8 is a 1.3-mile out-and-back route that follows a single-lane forest road with few places to pass. The packed dirt and gravel surface is lightly maintained as it travels through heavily forested terrain before reaching a clearing at the end of the route. Rated easy, the road p...
Learn more about Upper Cliff Creek - FS 8

Want to go overlook Lake Burton from the top of a mountain? Want an easy drive up that mountain via a dirt drive with nice views the whole way? Then this is the trail for you. It was the early spring when we did the road, so not sure if the lake will be as viewable once the leaves fill in, but the v...
Learn more about Glassy Mountain - FS 11

This trail meanders through the Chattooga River Ranger District, providing visitors with an immersive experience of the region’s natural landscape. The road surface consists mainly of gravel with areas of dirt and mud, including occasional water puddles, mud holes, and minor washouts, which may vary...
Learn more about Pool Creek Road

Sandy Ford is a short trail that holds an amazing surprise at the end. The road is regularly maintained; the biggest obstacle is a creek crossing that gets up to 18 inches deep but is passable by any truck or SUV. There are dispersed campsites along the route and if you're lucky to find it empty, th...
Learn more about Sandy Ford

This 7+ mile Forrest Service Road connects to the top-rated Sarahs Creek and offers many opportunities for camping and some fishing along the way. Most of the road is well maintained and wide enough for two vehicles to pass, except for the last half mile on the western side, which is much more narro...
Learn more about Walnut Fork

This is an out-and-back trail that follows a relatively easy, mostly single-lane gravel and dirt road through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Along the route, you may encounter a few small washouts and water puddles typical of Forest Service roads. However, there are no major o...
Learn more about FS 977

Stamp Ridge is a long out-and-back trail that seems to be one of the lesser-traveled trails in the area. The majority is easy-going gravel road until the last half mile, which turns into a tight single-track dirt road. Along the way, you will see an amazing view of the ridgeline of many nearby mount...
Learn more about Stamp Ridge

This trail is an easy gravel ride that connects you to 155A. This trail can be completed in 2WD when dry, but it can get slick on the uphills after rain. There are 2 campsites along the trail. One of the campsites has a stream where can collect water or swim. There is more to this trail, but there i...
Learn more about Tuckaluge Creek Road/153

This less traveled route in Clayton, GA, offers a relaxed ride on gravel roads that will become washboard after rain. This is the perfect spot to get away from some of the more popular trails in the area. Along the route, there are a few opportunities for camping and a hiking trail at the end that l...
Learn more about Lick Log Creek

Sutton Hole - FS 290A is a 0.8-mile out-and-back route that follows a single-lane forest road with few places to pass. The packed dirt and gravel surface is lightly maintained as it travels through heavily forested terrain, making for an easy drive under normal conditions. A smooth surface with few ...
Learn more about Sutton Hole - FS 290A

This out-and-back trail follows an easy, single-lane dirt road that winds through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The route is slightly narrow in places, so light pinstriping from overgrown vegetation is possible. Along the way, you’ll encounter a few minor washouts and several...
Learn more about FS 977A

This is an out-and-back trail that follows a relatively easy, mostly single-lane gravel and dirt road through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Along the route, you may encounter a few small washouts and water/mud puddles typical of Forest Service roads. However, there are no maj...
Learn more about Water Gauge Road - FS 511

This trail leading to Woodall Shoals is the second-to-last rafting takeout along the Chattooga River. This maintained gravel road leads to the trailhead that leads to a perfect location to cool off in an Appalachian Mountain river. Make sure to only swim in the pools! Currents are very swift and kno...
Learn more about Woodall Shoals - Road 757

This is an out-and-back side trail from FS 511 that follows a relatively easy, mostly single-lane gravel and dirt road through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Along the route, you may encounter a few small washouts and a few moderate mud/water puddles typical of Forest Service ...
Learn more about FS 511B

This trail is an easy gravel ride that connects you to 155A. This trail can be completed in 2WD when dry, but it can get slick on the uphills after rain. There are 2 campsites along the trail. One of the campsites has a stream where can collect water or swim. There is more to this trail, but there i...
Learn more about Tuckaluge Creek Road/153

This trail leading to Woodall Shoals is the second-to-last rafting takeout along the Chattooga River. This maintained gravel road leads to the trailhead that leads to a perfect location to cool off in an Appalachian Mountain river. Make sure to only swim in the pools! Currents are very swift and kno...
Learn more about Woodall Shoals - Road 757

This trail follows along one the the many Chattooga River plateau's that overlook the Wild and Scenic River. This is a maintained trail that is mostly gravel with many washboard sections. Camping is allowed in designated areas only which occur that the ends of many of the spur trails. This is a grea...
Learn more about Chattooga River - FSR 769

Falls Branch Road is an out-and-back trail that takes roughly 1 Hour to complete. The trail is mostly single-vehicle wide with a few spots to pass if needed. The trail has a few ruts and rocks that could be tricky when wet. Overall, 4WD should not be needed unless wet. The trail ends in an area that...
Learn more about Falls Branch Road - FSR 2

Sandy Ford is a short trail that holds an amazing surprise at the end. The road is regularly maintained; the biggest obstacle is a creek crossing that gets up to 18 inches deep but is passable by any truck or SUV. There are dispersed campsites along the route and if you're lucky to find it empty, th...
Learn more about Sandy Ford

Stamp Ridge is a long out-and-back trail that seems to be one of the lesser-traveled trails in the area. The majority is easy-going gravel road until the last half mile, which turns into a tight single-track dirt road. Along the way, you will see an amazing view of the ridgeline of many nearby mount...
Learn more about Stamp Ridge

This trail is an easy gravel ride that connects you to 155A. This trail can be completed in 2WD when dry, but it can get slick on the uphills after rain. There are 2 campsites along the trail. One of the campsites has a stream where can collect water or swim. There is more to this trail, but there i...
Learn more about Tuckaluge Creek Road/153

This trail leading to Woodall Shoals is the second-to-last rafting takeout along the Chattooga River. This maintained gravel road leads to the trailhead that leads to a perfect location to cool off in an Appalachian Mountain river. Make sure to only swim in the pools! Currents are very swift and kno...
Learn more about Woodall Shoals - Road 757