Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Fair Oaks, Georgia

This trail is on National Forest land. A hunting/fishing license or land pass is required to enter. Expect beautiful wooden views during spring and summer. The trail is half gravel and half dirt; rain will create a few washout ruts and some mud sections. There's a deep water pit with a mud bottom lo...
Learn more about Iron Stab

Trail access is located directly off Conns Creek Road. The entrance is not marked, and it is easy to miss the freshly graveled access point if you are not paying close attention. The trailhead includes a porta-potty before entering and proceeding down the trail. The trail itself is relatively short ...
Learn more about Etowah River Access

All dirt road with a few 1-foot rock areas in the pathway, but nothing serious and no off-camber areas. This is all dirt trail that has private properties on both sides. This trail will take you from Treat Mountain back to Highway 278.
Learn more about Fire Mountain Road

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 double-lane ...
Learn more about Bear Creek Road

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. Please note that while this is ...
Learn more about East Rocky Mountain Road

This county-maintained road is primarily gravel with some dirt sections, especially where washouts have occurred. It features two small concrete bridges crossing creeks, one of which may flood during heavy rainfall and potentially overtake the road. Despite these spots, the road is generally smooth ...
Learn more about Rocky Mountain Road

This is a county-maintained road, primarily gravel with some dirt sections where washouts have occurred. The north side of Bishop Road off of Strickland Town Road is an out-and-back with a small turnaround in a private driveway. The south side continues to other roads. The road is generally smooth ...
Learn more about Bishop Road

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 Whitten Lane

This is a county-maintained road, primarily gravel with some dirt sections. This mostly two lane 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. Please note that while this is a public roa...
Learn more about Strickland Drive

This county-maintained road offers a smooth and easy drive, primarily composed of gravel with occasional dirt sections where washouts have occurred. It's generally suitable for most vehicles and is part of a network of scenic back roads--perfect for a relaxing day trip. The road is mostly two-lane w...
Learn more about Bethel Church Road

Bull Mountain Road is in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The trail branches off Winding Stair Gap Road, and, like many north Georgia Forest Service routes, the surface is mostly gravel with patches and brief stretches of dirt (red clay). 4WD is recommended, especially during or after rainf...
Learn more about FS 83 (Bull Mountain Rd.)

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

This route travels the southern portion of Johns Mountain, passing Hidden Creek and offering outstanding views. Throughout this route, you will travel a one-lane service road with rocky surfaces and minimal obstacles to navigate. Watch out for steep drop-offs and sharp turns along the route. This ro...
Learn more about Hidden Creek Road (955-955B)

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 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

FS 46, Amicalola Creek Trail, is approximately 4.5 miles long and a relatively easy trail to navigate. You can enter from Nimblewill Road and exit the trail at an amazing campground associated with the Amicalola Falls State Park. The trail is a good mix of terrain. The portion closer to the State Pa...
Learn more about Amicalola Creek - FS 46

This path, situated between Dry Creek Road and Floyd Springs Road NE, primarily features a gravel and dirt track, offering a unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts. As you traverse this route, be prepared to encounter several washouts and ruts, which require careful navigation to ensure safety. T...
Learn more about Dunaway Gap - FS 204

Calebck spurs off of FS 955B, also known as Hidden Creek Road. This freshly graveled track is thick and loose, so please ride with caution if you are on two wheels. The journey begins with a steady elevation gain for the first 2.7 miles. After this ascent, the track drops in elevation by roughly 150...
Learn more about Calbeck - FS 955E

Trail 9 is an easy trail that will connect you to trails 16, 11, and 10. Only two-wheel drive is needed. It goes right past the famous Foxes Hollow trail, which can be a challenge at times. It's often a hangout at nighttime. This is a fun and easy connector trail for most.
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Bow Creek, FSR 955F, is a seasonally closed forest service road in the John Mountain Wildlife Management area. It is an in-and-out road and the travel time reflects this with the return trip. This forest service road affords great access for hunters with a few campsites along the way. Current 2024 M...
Learn more about Bow Creek - FS 955F

Bull Mountain Road is in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The trail branches off Winding Stair Gap Road, and, like many north Georgia Forest Service routes, the surface is mostly gravel with patches and brief stretches of dirt (red clay). 4WD is recommended, especially during or after rainf...
Learn more about FS 83 (Bull Mountain Rd.)

Trail 9 is an easy trail that will connect you to trails 16, 11, and 10. Only two-wheel drive is needed. It goes right past the famous Foxes Hollow trail, which can be a challenge at times. It's often a hangout at nighttime. This is a fun and easy connector trail for most.
Learn more about 9

Branching off from Winding Stair Mountain Trail, this beginner-friendly path leads you through the North Georgia mountains on hard-packed dirt and gravel. At the northern end of this branch, you will find an Army Ranger base marking the transition to the next trail. Along the route, there are option...
Learn more about Nimblewill Branch 1

The main connecting trail at Indian Mountain ATV park links to Trail 1 and runs uphill, passing by all the cabins. It's an easy trail suitable for any vehicle in 2WD. As you progress, you might encounter a few mud puddles in some areas. The trail accommodates two-way traffic, so be sure to watch out...
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Bull Mountain Road is in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The trail branches off Winding Stair Gap Road, and, like many north Georgia Forest Service routes, the surface is mostly gravel with patches and brief stretches of dirt (red clay). 4WD is recommended, especially during or after rainf...
Learn more about FS 83 (Bull Mountain Rd.)

Trail 9 is an easy trail that will connect you to trails 16, 11, and 10. Only two-wheel drive is needed. It goes right past the famous Foxes Hollow trail, which can be a challenge at times. It's often a hangout at nighttime. This is a fun and easy connector trail for most.
Learn more about 9

Branching off from Winding Stair Mountain Trail, this beginner-friendly path leads you through the North Georgia mountains on hard-packed dirt and gravel. At the northern end of this branch, you will find an Army Ranger base marking the transition to the next trail. Along the route, there are option...
Learn more about Nimblewill Branch 1

The main connecting trail at Indian Mountain ATV park links to Trail 1 and runs uphill, passing by all the cabins. It's an easy trail suitable for any vehicle in 2WD. As you progress, you might encounter a few mud puddles in some areas. The trail accommodates two-way traffic, so be sure to watch out...
Learn more about 12