Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Ellaville, Georgia

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

This mostly gravel with packed dirt single trail winds 4.4 miles in-and-back through Sprewell Bluff WMA across rolling ridges and foothills near the Flint River. Expect steep climbs, sharp descents, ruts, wash-outs, and loose rocky terrain. Scenic vistas reward the effort, with the landscape changin...
Learn more about Alexander Ridge Trail

Alexander Hollow Trail in the Jacob Franklin Alexander tract of Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area follows a canopy below the ridgeline in the scenic foothills. This 2.5-mile out-and-back gravel and dirt route has little rutting and washouts along the route, with some ridge grass growth along t...
Learn more about Alexander Hollow Trail

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 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 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 ...
Learn more about Flat Hole Loop

Five Points Road is an east-west county road traversing through the midsection of the Piedmont NWR. It is a well-maintained, packed clay surface, two lanes wide for easy travel. There are about a dozen side roads that have been gated off and are marked for foot travel only. These side roads provide ...
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5 Points Lake East Access provides an alternate access to Five Points Lake. It is an out-and-back trail with a generous gravel base, allowing for easy travel by most vehicles. As the trail winds through the forest, there are signs of recent controlled burns along the north side of the trail. Even th...
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5 Points Lake North Access road is a short, single-lane, wide, graveled roadway in the Piedmont NWR. It leads from Five Points Road down to Five Points Lake from the north side of the lake. It is one of two access roads to the lake, the other being the 5 Points Lake East Access. The road is well-mai...
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Caney Creek is a generous single-lane-wide point-to-point trail mostly within the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, connecting Round Oak-Juliette Road to Jarrell Plantation Road. There is a shortcut to the Little Rock Wildlife Drive in the middle, but the gate is typically closed, so don't count on...
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Barron Russell Road is a scenic drive through Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge on a well-maintained gravel road with plenty of open areas near the road to view wildlife. The road is in good shape with very few potholes. It is complete with a new fishing access dock at Pond 2A and appears to be well...
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Hitchiti is a well-maintained gravel trail. There's a bridge over scenic Falling Creek just after you pass through the gate. The trail then winds through an experimental demonstration area, mostly pines, where the US Forest Service evaluates various methods for sustaining and managing forests. The t...
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This is a county-maintained road, primarily gravel with some dirt sections where washouts have occurred. The road is generally smooth and suitable for most vehicles. It serves as an easy and scenic route, part of a network of back roads ideal for a relaxing day drive. The road is mostly single lane ...
Learn more about Panther Creek Road

Scenic path for wildlife spotting directly off of the main road. This trail is mostly maintained gravel with some small inclines, which may be difficult after recent rain. This trail features some amazing hiking trails and an easily accessible fishing spot. Some hiking trails are closed during winte...
Learn more about Little Rock Wildlife Drive

Pasture Field is a single-lane point-to-point trail within the beautiful Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, connecting Pear Orchard Road to Round Oak-Juliette Road. It winds through stands of pine and hardwoods with several well-maintained and marked water crossings. The trail is dressed with a soli...
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This is a county-maintained road, primarily gravel with some dirt sections where washouts have occurred. Roughly 500 yards after the pavement ends coming from Aviation Drive, there is a small concrete bridge with a very narrow and soft dirt/mud area that is very close to a drop-off into water on the...
Learn more about Moss Road

Oconee Starr is a fun and easy drive showcasing vibrant red dirt roads, southern pine forests, hardwood forests, and natural streams. This trail is split between Oconee National Forest and Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, spanning eight miles in length. The road is mostly gravel with some sections...
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This is a county-maintained road, primarily gravel with a large dirt section where washouts have occurred. At the south entrance, the road is a very nicely maintained gravel road, but on the opposite side is very rough and washed, creating a rough ride. It serves as an easy and scenic route, part of...
Learn more about Lion Lane

This scenic 9-mile trail winds through a diverse mix of terrain--ranging from sun-dappled pine ridges and shaded hardwood bottoms to gravel roads and shallow creek fords. It's an off-road adventurer's dream, offering peaceful solitude, abundant wildlife sightings, and immersive views of Piedmont Wil...
Learn more about Bridge Out Trail

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

This mostly gravel with packed dirt single trail winds 4.4 miles in-and-back through Sprewell Bluff WMA across rolling ridges and foothills near the Flint River. Expect steep climbs, sharp descents, ruts, wash-outs, and loose rocky terrain. Scenic vistas reward the effort, with the landscape changin...
Learn more about Alexander Ridge Trail

Alexander Hollow Trail in the Jacob Franklin Alexander tract of Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area follows a canopy below the ridgeline in the scenic foothills. This 2.5-mile out-and-back gravel and dirt route has little rutting and washouts along the route, with some ridge grass growth along t...
Learn more about Alexander Hollow Trail

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

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

This mostly gravel with packed dirt single trail winds 4.4 miles in-and-back through Sprewell Bluff WMA across rolling ridges and foothills near the Flint River. Expect steep climbs, sharp descents, ruts, wash-outs, and loose rocky terrain. Scenic vistas reward the effort, with the landscape changin...
Learn more about Alexander Ridge Trail

Alexander Hollow Trail in the Jacob Franklin Alexander tract of Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area follows a canopy below the ridgeline in the scenic foothills. This 2.5-mile out-and-back gravel and dirt route has little rutting and washouts along the route, with some ridge grass growth along t...
Learn more about Alexander Hollow Trail

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