Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Gillsville, Georgia

Red Root Road, also known as FSR 92, is a route that traverses the Lake Russel WMA from just outside Toccoa, GA to Mt. Airy, GA. This route can be used to access seasonal routes…
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Georgia Mountain Orchard Road is an easy route into the Lake Russel WMA. This route begins just outside of Cornelia, Georgia. This road can be driven in 2WD and is a relaxing trek overall. Driving…
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Brown Bottom Road is located in the center of a section of the Chattahoochee National Forest outside of Cornelia, GA. This road is wide, covered in large gravel and wide enough for two vehicles to…
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Guard Camp Road is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Cornelia, GA. Nearby, you can visit Tallulah Gorge, view the waterfalls, explore downtown Clayton and fish in the numerous waterways. While camping is available…
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Currahee Mountain FSR 62, is a gravel-based Forestry Road up the Northern Georgia Mountain of the same name, located within the southeastern rim of the Chattahoochee National Forest, specifically the eastern side of the Lake…
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The Locust Stake Road is a mostly gravel county road going through a small southeastern quadrant of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest that exists between Rock Road (where Currahee Mountain can be seen in the southern…
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Part of the Locust Stake OHV system. The trail is for ATVs and Dirt Bikes. The trail is moderate to easy, clay hard base. The trail is 2-way, so be cautious and stay to the…
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A very nice trail with a dispersed campsite for multiple vehicles at the end where two creeks come together. The creeks merge and continue on to the Soque River in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The…
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This is a pretty drive on a Forest Service dirt road. According to the MVUM map, it is seasonally opened 8/30 - 1/13 and only for highway legal vehicles. There are two interesting features, one…
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First entering Raven Cliff, there is a day-use area with parking and bathrooms. After continuing on the gravel road, you are greeted by the many hiking trails and walk-in campsites along Dukes Creek that eventually…
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This trail is very popular among 4x4 enthusiasts. It is a straightforward drive, although it gets more difficult and tricky as you get to the higher elevations. There are many locations along the trail and…
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Black Mountain Road is an out-and-back trail that gets you near the top of Black Mountain (1509ft). This route has a special designation and is only open from 8/30-1/9. This area is used for hunting,…
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FSR 220 is an out-and-back ride that starts at the junction of Black Mountain Road and South Panther Creek Road. You will turn left onto South Panther Creek Road. The end of the road is…
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This 12+-mile trail runs through the Chattahoochee National Forest and weaves alongside the Chattahoochee River and several other smaller streams. The majority of the trail is wide enough for 2 full-size vehicles to pass and…
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This out-and-back trail begins off Lower Gap Road and extends to the edge of private property. It's a very easy two-lane gravel/dirt road that is well-maintained and smoothly graded, making it accessible for most passenger…
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This is an out-and-back, single-lane trail with a few pull-off spots to allow oncoming vehicles to pass, though traffic is typically light. FS 410 features a few uneven sections and minor washouts, making it slightly…
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This is an easy out-and-back gravel and dirt trail that loosely follows alongside Raper Creek. At the entrance, stay to the left to avoid entering private property. The road is typical of most Forest Service…
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Honey Stand Road is a short out-and-back trail that can be used to get closer access to the Panther Creek walking trail that leads to Panther Creek Falls. The road is graveled with little to…
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Boggs Creek trail is a fantastic little trail. The trail forks with a small water crossing to the right and runs more into the Chattoachoo National Forest. If you stay straight at the fork it…
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Falls Branch Road is an out-and-back trail that takes roughly 1 Hour to complete. The trail is mostly single-vehicle wide with a few spots to pass if needed. The trail has a few ruts and…
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Lee Mountain Road (FS 181) is a fun mix of gravel and mud, with a few ruts and mud holes to keep things interesting! If your vehicle doesn't have decent ground clearance or 4x4, you…
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This is an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road that is well maintained and passes through a residential area. If approaching from State Route 356, you'll encounter a small washout near the beginning, though it is…
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Can you say waterfalls? This trail follows Dicks Creek all the way up to the top of the mountain. The trail is closed at the top due to washouts but you can walk to the…
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FS-44A, Upper Low Gap Creek, is the first spur located on FS-44 coming from Poplar Stump Rd. Low Gap Campground is located within 100 yards after turning onto FS-44A and offers camping, picnicking, and fishing.…
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FS 639, Blue Mountain Spring, is a beautiful, peaceful, easily navigated trail that parallels US Highway 19 and is located in the Chestatee Wildlife Management Area and Chattahoochee National Forest. FS 639's nearly 3 miles…
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A beautiful gravel road along the west side of Seed Lake. The road is well-maintained and usually wide enough for two cars to pass. The Lake Seed Recreation Area offers a swimming area for kids…
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This is an out-and-back, mostly one-lane road with areas for passing, that ends into private property, so be sure to keep a watch for the signs and stay out. There is no good turnaround at…
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Indian Grave Gap Trail connects CR 17 at the north end and the Tray Mountain Trail at the south end. It's a beautiful loop, if you add the Indian Corbin Creek to your route. There…
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Trail J is a two-mile, directional ATV loop ridden clockwise, offering an easy and enjoyable ride through forested terrain. The trail features gentle rollers, minor ruts, roots, and rocks, with occasional springtime mud puddles. Riders…
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