Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Dawson, Georgia

The Chickasawhatchee Road connects the north entrance at GA-62 and the west entrance at GA-37. The trail gives you access to the Campground and several other trails in the Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand and some deep holes that...
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The Mud Creek Road connects GA-62 at the north entrance and the Seven Bridge Road at the south end. The trail gives you access to the Gut Pit and several other trails in the Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes t...
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The Pine Island Road connects GA-62 at the north end and the Seven Bridge Road at the south end. The trail gives you access to the Mike Commander Shooting Range at the Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that ca...
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Flat Hole Loop runs through the southeastern quadrant of the Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Only street-legal, registered, and licensed vehicles are permitted. Additionally, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR) requires individuals to be in possession of the Georgia ...
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This 6.3‑mile through‑trail winds through timberland, hunting areas, and to hunting camps bordering the Hannahatchee Creek WMA. Packed red clay and sandy silt create ever‑changing terrain, easily rutted after rain. Scenic vistas near the Georgia foothills offer stunning views, while use, seasonal, a...
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East Entrance Trail is the primary entrance to the eastern side of the Silver Lake WMA. As with most Georgia WMAs, a valid hunting or fishing license is required to access the WMA property. The East End Trail is primarily packed dirt with a crushed rock surface. The trail is almost two vehicles wide...
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Lake Lane is the primary entrance into the western section of the Silver Lake WMA. The management office and maintenance buildings will be the first things you pass as you enter the WMA. The trail surface is primarily packed dirt with several grassy sections. There is only one pothole that tends to ...
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The East Side loop is a combination of three trail segments making up the south, east, and north sections of the loop. The south segment is level packed dirt with a few shallow potholes that may hold water in wet weather. The east segment is also packed dirt with a few gentle grades. The north segme...
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Morning Star Road trail is a slightly winding drive through stands of old and young southern pine trees, scrub, and flatlands. A slight hill near the east end of the trail provides an excellent elevated view of the WMA property. Morning Star provides a connector between East End Loop and the lower p...
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Star Pond Trail is an out-and-back trail leading to one of the managed fishing ponds in the Silver Lake WMA. The trail is mostly grass with some areas that are prone to potholes or ruts that have been remediated with crushed rock to provide a stable surface. The trail crosses a slight ridge (110') a...
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Frog Pond Road trail is an interesting winding trail through pine forest that features its namesake, Frog Pond, about a half mile from its eastern end at the intersection with Yates Spring Road. Several sections also feature mature oaks with plenty of Spanish Moss to make for a picturesque drive. Th...
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With a name like Ten Mile Still Road, you would think there was some interesting history to go along with the name. Unfortunately, an internet search came up empty. The fact that the distance from its intersection with Hwy 253 to the end at the Ten Mile Still boat ramp is right at ten miles might gi...
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Rock Pond Road winds through the northern part of Section A of the Apalachee WMA. Unlike other roads through the Apalachee WMA, Rock Pond Road is generally open year-round outside of defined game hunting periods. Rock Pond Road is a relatively flat, packed dirt trail with several soft areas that wil...
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The Chickasawhatchee Road connects the north entrance at GA-62 and the west entrance at GA-37. The trail gives you access to the Campground and several other trails in the Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand and some deep holes that...
Learn more about Chickasawhatchee Road

The Mud Creek Road connects GA-62 at the north entrance and the Seven Bridge Road at the south end. The trail gives you access to the Gut Pit and several other trails in the Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes t...
Learn more about Mud Creek Road

The Pine Island Road connects GA-62 at the north end and the Seven Bridge Road at the south end. The trail gives you access to the Mike Commander Shooting Range at the Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that ca...
Learn more about Pine Island Road

This 6.3‑mile through‑trail winds through timberland, hunting areas, and to hunting camps bordering the Hannahatchee Creek WMA. Packed red clay and sandy silt create ever‑changing terrain, easily rutted after rain. Scenic vistas near the Georgia foothills offer stunning views, while use, seasonal, a...
Learn more about Tatum Road Trail

The Chickasawhatchee Road connects the north entrance at GA-62 and the west entrance at GA-37. The trail gives you access to the Campground and several other trails in the Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand and some deep holes that...
Learn more about Chickasawhatchee Road

The Mud Creek Road connects GA-62 at the north entrance and the Seven Bridge Road at the south end. The trail gives you access to the Gut Pit and several other trails in the Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes t...
Learn more about Mud Creek Road

The Pine Island Road connects GA-62 at the north end and the Seven Bridge Road at the south end. The trail gives you access to the Mike Commander Shooting Range at the Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that ca...
Learn more about Pine Island Road

This 6.3‑mile through‑trail winds through timberland, hunting areas, and to hunting camps bordering the Hannahatchee Creek WMA. Packed red clay and sandy silt create ever‑changing terrain, easily rutted after rain. Scenic vistas near the Georgia foothills offer stunning views, while use, seasonal, a...
Learn more about Tatum Road Trail