Beginner Off-Road Trails Near East Cleveland, Tennessee

This is a fire service road that was somewhat rougher when we visited and there were areas that looked like they were washing out. It doesn't require a 4x4 to traverse. While on this trail,…
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This short road is an easy drive that is primarily dirt with some paved areas. The road is passable by most vehicles with minimal obstacles to encounter. The end of the road connects with the…
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This is a fire service road that was somewhat rougher when we visited and there were areas that looked like they were washing out. It doesn't require a 4x4 to traverse. While on this trail,…
Learn more about Blue Ridge Trail - Big Frog

The trail is a fairly well-maintained fire service road surfaced with gravel, which does not require a 4x4 vehicle to navigate. However, cell phone reception (Verizon) is not available while on the trail. There are…
Learn more about Baker Creek - Big Frog

This is a forest service road with some beautiful views of the Ocoee Number One Lake. This trail goes by Bakers Creek. On both sides of the road at Bakers Creek, there are some camping…
Learn more about Indian Creek - FSR 302

This trail is a service road across Chilhowee mountain that is approximately 10 miles and will take about an hour to travel without stops. The road is well maintained with some rocky surfaces with potential…
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Anyone who's heard the old country song can probably picture the beautiful state of Georgia. It's a land of green hillsides, charming southern towns dotted with white picket fences, and sunny fields tied together by…
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Clear Creek is located in the Ocoee Ranger District of the Cherokee National Forrest. This trail travels over rolling hills with views of the surrounding mountains to the soft flowing water of Clear Creek. The…
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This is a perfect trail to glimpse broad mountain views in the GA forest or camp out to see the stars. Many trees have been downed from fires and clearing in the past few years,…
Learn more about Pleasant Gap FS 17A

Forest Road 51 is a road to Rice Horse Camp. This trail is a beautiful ride through the backcountry of the Big Frog Wilderness. This trail has two water crossings that can become deep after…
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This trail is less maintained than the other trails in the area. There are some places with deep ruts and one place that is off-camber that we marked with 18 degrees of roll. I would…
Learn more about Big Frog - FS 62

This is a well-groomed, gravel, fire service road. You do not need a 4x4 to do this trail. We did not have cell service (Verizon) on this trail. In the fall there should be some…
Learn more about FS 221 - Big Frog

Forrest Service Road 17B to Murrays Lake is a nice rolling gravel road with a few washouts. This road takes you out to Murrays Lake a nice lake to go put a kayak out on…
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Trail FS-630C, also known as Lacky Knob, offers beautiful views of wooded hollows that winds along deep ravines in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion. The trail is a mix of dirt, embedded…
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This forest service road is gravel and easy to navigate, there are a few rough places along the trail but nothing difficult. It is located in the Big Frog mountain wilderness which is part of…
Learn more about Falls Branch Road - FS 374

Cohutta Wilderness is a recreation area in the Chattahoochie-Occonee national forest. This trail is part gravel and part dirt. It has many challenging spurs to the main route. The main path is maintained by forest…
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Trail FS 630D, also known as Rocky Flats, offers a peaceful ride through vast Georgia Pine and hardwood forests. The majority of the trail is a mix of dirt and embedded stones. Expect some standing…
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This is a nice easy-to-navigate trail in the Big Frog Mountain Wilderness, part of the Cherokee National Forest. The trail is fairly well-maintained so it should be accessible to almost any vehicle. Several areas along…
Learn more about Peavine Sheeds - CR 221

This gravel road runs beside the Hiwassee River for the first 2.25 miles, which is stunning. At mile 1.25, there is a place to park for a hike to what some people call Lookout Rock.…
Learn more about Spring Creek FSR 27

Trail FS-630A, Mill Creek Overlook, is a relatively short spur off of FS-630 but holds a jewel at the trail's end. The trail head is located at the intersection of FS-630 and FS-630C (Lacky Knob).…
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Kimsey Mountain Trail on Old Highway 68 is one of the most underestimated trails around. Travel this in the winter and early spring and you will find out what I mean. Every turn greets you…
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Muskrat Creek Road is a 5-mile dirt road starting from Old CCC Camp Road, restricted to street-legal vehicles--no OHVs or ATVs. The road is narrow with low-hanging branches and may not be suitable for RVs…
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The route is a Forest Service road in the Cherokee National Forrest. The road is wide enough for two vehicles. It is mostly gravel and dirt with a few washouts. Be sure to watch out…
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Windy Gap ATV Trail is a 1.8-mile ride with an 800-foot elevation gain from west to east, beginning at the large dirt Windy Gap Trailhead. The trail is wide and smooth, with easy features like…
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The Lake Conasauga trail system is located in the Cohutta Wilderness area of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Plan to spend the better part of your daily adventure here and enjoy the peaceful serenity of this…
Learn more about FS-68 Lake Conasauga

This trail is a gravel trail to the trailhead to some pretty cool hikes. With a few spots to camp down next to a quiet little stream. Along the way, you will find some washouts…
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Milma Creek ATV Trail is a 3.6-mile shelfy route that winds around the hillside, featuring frequent elevation changes totaling around 800 feet up and down. The trail is wide enough for 50" vehicles but includes…
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This is a reasonably well-maintained road that starts at Ocoee Number Three Dam. It is one of the main access trails for the Big Frog Wilderness Area Trails. You will gain almost 1000 feet of…
Learn more about Little Gassaway - Trail NF45

Tibbs ATV Trail is a 2.2-mile out-and-back route starting at a large intersection with Milma Creek Trail. The northern section has been decommissioned and no longer connects to the Tibbs ORV Trailhead, according to the…
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This is an easy trail that can be driven by any vehicle. There are a few places on the road to see some great views. Very peaceful drive through the woods. There are several places…
Learn more about Bullet Creek Ellis Creek 44