Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Eagle Grove, Georgia

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Forest Service Road 793 is a straightforward out-and-back trail located within the scenic stretches of Sumter National Forest, just beyond the Georgia/South Carolina line. The route follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road with no notable obstacles, making it accessible to nearly any vehicle,...
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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, so be sure to be aware of your surroundings, and if you get out to hike to the top of the mountain, ...
Learn more about Black Mountain Road - FSR 139

This is an out-and-back trail that follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road through scenic sections of Sumter National Forest just beyond the Georgia/South Carolina line. The route has no notable obstacles, and most vehicles should be able to travel it without difficulty. The area is quiet an...
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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 also accessible for a few houses, so pay close attention to the trail to avoid entering private property. The over...
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This is an out-and-back side trail that follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road through scenic sections of Sumter National Forest just over the Georgia/South Carolina line. There are a few washed areas along the route, especially midway and farther in, but most vehicles should still be able ...
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This is an out-and-back trail that follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road for the first 3/4 of the trail. When you pass the large turnaround area, the trail gets narrow and has some small hills and slight off-camber areas that any higher clearance vehicle will have no problem with. It meand...
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This is an out-and-back trail that follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road through scenic sections of Sumter National Forest just beyond the Georgia/South Carolina line. The route has no notable obstacles, and most vehicles should be able to travel it without difficulty. The area is quiet an...
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This trail connects Rocky Ford Rd to State Road 37, which is an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road through the Sumter National Forest just beyond the Georgia/South Carolina line. The route has no notable obstacles, and most vehicles should be able to travel it without difficulty. The area is quiet...
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Forest Service Road 744C is a simple out-and-back trail located within the scenic sections of Sumter National Forest just beyond the Georgia/South Carolina line. The route follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road with no major obstacles, making it suitable for nearly any vehicle, including st...
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FS 744I is a simple out-and-back trail located within the scenic stretches of Sumter National Forest just beyond the Georgia/South Carolina line. The route follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel and dirt road with no significant obstacles, making it suitable for nearly any vehicle, including sta...
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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...
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

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...
Learn more about Brown Bottom Road

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...
Learn more about Georgia Mountain Orchard

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

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...
Learn more about Brown Bottom Road