Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Fairmount, Georgia

Peeple's Lake begins in the heart of the city of Chatsworth. It is a dirt trail from beginning to the end, starting inside of a small residential area, and ending in the parking area of Rock Creek OHV trail (Less than 50" trails). The trail has heavy traffic with other vehicles pulling trailers, so ...
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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)

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

This track spurs off of FS 955F, also known as Bow Creek. It is structured as a full out-and-back route along a freshly graveled forest road with a steady, consistent elevation gain throughout the journey. The trail gets quite tight in several places, but fortunately, there are pull-off areas scatte...
Learn more about Blue Springs Branch A - FS 955A

This track branches off from FS 955F, also known as Bow Creek, and offers a unique driving experience. Recently, it has been freshly graveled, resulting in a thick and loose gravel surface that adds a bit of challenge to the journey. As you navigate the track, you’ll encounter a steady elevation gai...
Learn more about Blue Springs Branch D - FS 955D

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

Chestnut Mountain 212A is a well-maintained road that is passable by most vehicles. Some rutted and rocky areas may be encountered throughout, however, they can be passed with little to no difficulty. Portions of the road have mountain ledges, so drivers should maintain awareness as they follow the ...
Learn more about Chestnut Mountain - FS 212A

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

Nestled just off the scenic Chestnut Mountain, the Turkey Creek Trail awaits adventurers seeking a tranquil escape into nature’s embrace. This charming two-track trail offers a delightful journey through lush landscapes, where the thrill of exploration begins with a gentle ascent. As you pedal or hi...
Learn more about Turkey Creek - FS 212B

This is an out-and-back trail commonly found in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The route follows a mostly gravel road with some dirt and muddy sections. While it’s generally maintained, expect occasional ruts and minor washouts. Most high-clearance vehicles should have no trouble. The trail is s...
Learn more about Chestnut Mountain - FS 212

Tatum Lead Road begins in the Northern end of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The access road is given right of way through private property. It starts out on Georgia's scenic byway on Highway 52. There is an abundance of signs on the private property with no trespassing and no parking signs. The...
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Stover Creek Road (FR 207) is a forestry service road near Interstate 75 in the Chattahoochee National Forest. While the road is well-maintained, three creek crossings could make it not passable for some vehicles. Throughout the route, several offshoots are present that can be explored by more adven...
Learn more about Stover Creek Road - FR 207

Forrest Service Road 18 Mulberry Gap Road is an easy gravel road that will allow you access to some of the most world-class mountain biking in the area. Several trails for hiking can be accessed from this road, as well. There is also some cool scenery along the trail like an old fire truck, interest...
Learn more about Mulberry Gap Road

FS 231 is accessed directly off of Pocket Road. It is mostly Gravel and Dirt with a mix of ruts and/or washout along the track. It traverses the Bowater road area and climbs a ridge with some switchback turns to a dead-end at the top of the ridge.
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Very short trail that leads to the Trailhead for the Keown Falls hiking trail and connects with the Pinhoti. The trail is a gravel road with minor ruts. Can be traveled by any vehicle. There is parking at the end that can fit many vehicles, although it is advised for larger vehicles to park parallel...
Learn more about Keown Falls - FS 702

The route begins just off Pocket Road and follows a two-track trail with a handful of small pull-offs that make passing other vehicles fairly easy. About a mile in, there is a gate that was closed at the time of the visit. The drive is scenic, winding through a quiet forest on a mix of gravel and di...
Learn more about Gentry Gap - FS 233

This side trail branches off Forest Service Road 212 (Chestnut Mountain Road) just over 5 miles in. It’s an out-and-back route primarily made up of dirt, which can become muddy and slick during wet weather. The trail is lightly traveled but remains easy to follow. Around the 1-mile mark, the path na...
Learn more about Chestnut Mountain Spur - FS 212C

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

Forest Service Road 208 is a gravel road that leads to a beautiful Overlook at the top of John's Mountain. The trail is relatively short at only 2.1 miles and is a consistent climb to the top. This trail does have several places where washouts have rendered the road pretty bumpy with softball-sized ...
Learn more about Johns Mountain Overlook - FS 208

This scenic track begins just off Pocket Road, welcoming you with a gentle curve to the left as you step into the peaceful natural setting. It is a classic out-and-back two-track trail that showcases a delightful variety of terrain for casual explorers. Along the way, you will encounter small mud ho...
Learn more about Furnace Creek - FS 232

Peeple's Lake begins in the heart of the city of Chatsworth. It is a dirt trail from beginning to the end, starting inside of a small residential area, and ending in the parking area of Rock Creek OHV trail (Less than 50" trails). The trail has heavy traffic with other vehicles pulling trailers, so ...
Learn more about 3 - Peeples Lake

Tatum Lead Road begins in the Northern end of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The access road is given right of way through private property. It starts out on Georgia's scenic byway on Highway 52. There is an abundance of signs on the private property with no trespassing and no parking signs. The...
Learn more about 631- Tatum Lead

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 gentle rollers from the waterbars, shallow ruts, small gravelly rocks, dips, and log and stick debris in th...
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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 Forest Service. The trail is a wide, shelfy two-track traversing the mountainside...
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Peeple's Lake begins in the heart of the city of Chatsworth. It is a dirt trail from beginning to the end, starting inside of a small residential area, and ending in the parking area of Rock Creek OHV trail (Less than 50" trails). The trail has heavy traffic with other vehicles pulling trailers, so ...
Learn more about 3 - Peeples Lake

Tatum Lead Road begins in the Northern end of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The access road is given right of way through private property. It starts out on Georgia's scenic byway on Highway 52. There is an abundance of signs on the private property with no trespassing and no parking signs. The...
Learn more about 631- Tatum Lead

Relatively easy trail with no serious obstacles, but the route is very overgrown and only one vehicle wide. If you drive a full-size vehicle, prepare for scratches on the vehicle. If you look at a map of Bush Head Gap Road, the map will show that the trail is 1-2 miles longer than shown. However, th...
Learn more about Bush Head Gap Road

Welcome to the Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail! This route takes you through the North Georgia mountains, passing right by the beginning of the historic AT. The trail is mostly dirt and gravel, with much of it wide enough for two cars. Along the way, you'll find small spurs that lead to d...
Learn more about Springer Mountain Trail