Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Clayton, Georgia

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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If you want to connect the Trans America Trail with the South Carolina Adventure Route, this is your path. It's located North of Walhalla, and connects the SCAR to both the TAT and the Smokey…
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Rock Mountain Road is a gravel road that follows alongside the Rocky Mountain within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Ruben County Georgia. The road primarily is used as a connection between the Camp Creek Road…
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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…
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This trail leads to the trailhead for Long Creek Falls, one of the most iconic falls along the wild and scenic Chattoga River. This trail leads from the main highway to the large parking area…
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This trail follows along one the the many Chattoga 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…
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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…
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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…
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A beautiful gravel road along the west side of Seed Lake. The road is well-maintained and usually wide enough for two cars to pass. The Lake Seed Recreation Area offers a swimming area for kids…
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This route leads down to Lake Tugaloo; which is the end of the Wild and Scenic Chattoga River and creates the border of South Carolina and Georgia. Lake Tugaloo is a perfect place to stop…
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This is an out-and-back trail that follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel and dirt road. The route is generally well-maintained and passes through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest before continuing toward the area…
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Hale Ridge is a gravel and rock road in Georgia's Chattahoochee National Forest. The trail runs from FS86 (The Georgia Traverse) in the north, to Warwoman Road in the south. Hale Ridge is a basic…
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Tallulah River Trail takes you from Persimmon Road to the Deep Gap/Beech Creek Trailhead in North Carolina. That trail takes you along the Tallulah River. There are several beautiful Campgrounds next to the water. You…
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Honey Stand Road is a short out-and-back trail that can be used to get closer access to the Panther Creek walking trail that leads to Panther Creek Falls. The road is graveled with little to…
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Tottery Pole is a side trail of the Georgia Traverse. It runs from FS86 (The Georgia Traverse) in the north and connects to Hale Ridge in the south. The trail is gravel and dirt (with…
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This out-and-back trail begins off Lower Gap Road and extends to the edge of private property. It's a very easy two-lane gravel/dirt road that is well-maintained and smoothly graded, making it accessible for most passenger…
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This is an out-and-back trail that follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel and dirt road. The route is generally well-maintained and travels through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest before continuing toward the area…
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This is an out-and-back, single-lane trail with a few pull-off spots to allow oncoming vehicles to pass, though traffic is typically light. FS 410 features a few uneven sections and minor washouts, making it slightly…
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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…
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Blue Valley Road winds through the scenic Blue Valley Experimental Forest near Highlands, North Carolina. Starting with a brief stretch of pavement, the road quickly transitions to gravel, passing scattered homes before opening into a…
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This is a pretty drive on a Forest Service dirt road. According to the MVUM map, it is seasonally opened 8/30 - 1/13 and only for highway legal vehicles. There are two interesting features, one…
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This is an easy out-and-back gravel and dirt trail that loosely follows alongside Raper Creek. At the entrance, stay to the left to avoid entering private property. The road is typical of most Forest Service…
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Black Mountain Road is an out-and-back trail that gets you near the top of Black Mountain (1509ft). This route has a special designation and is only open from 8/30-1/9. This area is used for hunting,…
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FSR 220 is an out-and-back ride that starts at the junction of Black Mountain Road and South Panther Creek Road. You will turn left onto South Panther Creek Road. The end of the road is…
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The Deep Gap Trail, also known as FR 71, takes you from US 64 up into the mountains to the Deep Gap hiking trail in the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina. There are several…
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