Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

This is a smooth and fun ATV loop that makes a great start to any ride in the Houston Valley ORV Area. The trail surface is mostly packed dirt, with gravel and small rocks pushed…
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This is a tight, winding loop through the forest that can be ridden in either direction with a similar level of ease. It's a narrow ATV trail that snakes through the trees, featuring sharp turns…
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A great, easy warm-up from the staging area, the North Loop follows a wide ATV trail winding tightly through the trees. Expect lots of sharp curves and a few short, steep pitches. The surface is…
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This is a fun, more dynamic trail in the Houston Valley ORV Area. The trail is dug out and well used in sections, sitting a foot below the forest floor. The trail surface has a…
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Capehart Road is a wide, flat, and smooth ATV trail that appears to be more like an old road. There's a pinch point sized for 50" vehicles at the entrance from the staging area, and…
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Dry Creek is a well-used, 1-mile trail starting at a sign and fence at the edge of the staging area, restricted to 50" wide vehicles. It winds through a scenic forest of white oaks and…
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Trammel Loop is a scenic and beginner-friendly lollipop loop winding through a lush, green forest. The trail is smooth and well-maintained, but also dug out from the forest floor, resulting in foot-tall dirt walls on…
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This section of ATV trail follows a wide dirt path through a dense forest of tall white oaks. It looks like it was probably an old road that's been repurposed for ATV use. The path…
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This short but scenic connector is rated "more difficult," though it rides much easier than the label suggests. The trail is a narrow ATV path that gently traverses across a hillside, winding through the woods…
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Gordon Springs is a smooth continuation of Molly Houston. This wide trail makes a gradual traverse across the mountainside. Long, sweeping corners and big rollers give it a fast, flowy feel. The trail surface is…
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Though labeled "most difficult" in the system, this trail is still quite manageable for most riders. It begins as a mellow, wide two-track with dips, rollers, and small gravel, much like the easier trails in…
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This trail is a continuation of Rock Garden, mostly being a fast and flowing descent through dense forest, dropping almost 800 feet in elevation over 3 miles. The trail drops steeply at first with shallow…
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This wide, winding ATV trail twists through the forest with nonstop curves and flow. The surface is mostly shallow ruts filled with small, loose rocks, while most of the bigger rocks and leaves have been…
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The Pinhoti Horse Alternative has a northern section and a southern section, making a loop with Blackwell Gap. The northern section stays very gradual and mostly flat the entire way. It starts out with a…
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There is a pond with a large parking area near the beginning of this trail. The trail is easy to navigate in the dry but would become more of a challenge in the rain. We…
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These two trails start at the end of Tower Road. The trail is mostly a narrow single track but traffic is two-way so be mindful of that. This trail, as with all the trails in…
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This is a very level and maintained road that any vehicle should be able to travel. This is the main road through Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area that you will use to access all of…
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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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Railey Road is a narrow trail, mainly single-track dirt, with many mud holes, and ends in a marked dead-end roundabout. It begins well-maintained path, but quickly transitions into more natural terrain with many mud holes…
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Mule Road is a narrow single-track dirt trail. It is a short trail that goes down to a roundabout and back. The trail is a relatively well-maintained path with a mud hole. This trail can…
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The trail is mostly a narrow single track but traffic is two-way so be mindful of that. This trail, as with all the trails in Prentice Cooper, is a very nice drive in the woods.…
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Sulfer Branch Road is an easy single-lane gravel trail that is roughly two miles and takes about half an hour to complete. Multiple 2 Wheel Drive vehicles were on this trail, including minivans and small…
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East Brow Road is an easy single-lane gravel trail that is roughly two miles and takes about half an hour to complete. The road is well-maintained and winds through the forest, with one spot along…
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The trail transitions from pavement to mostly gravel and some dirt. There are no challenging obstacles and multiple possible routes within the trail system. There's an overlook at mile 3.4 (just past the paved section)…
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Inman Point Road is a scenic and moderately challenging trail nestled in the heart of Prentice Cooper State Forest. The trail kicks off with a steady incline featuring a mix of dirt and embedded rock--some…
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Shingle Loop is a short but fun 1.5-mile trail nestled in the heart of Prentice Cooper State Forest. Despite its compact distance, this loop delivers a variety of terrain and challenges that make it well…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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This out-and-back trail is typical of those found in the Chattahoochee National Forest, following a mostly gravel road with some dirt and muddy sections. While generally maintained, drivers should expect occasional ruts and minor washouts.…
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