Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Gumlog, Georgia

Segment 2 of the South Carolina Adventure Route wanders between the towns of Edgefield and Westminster, traversing one of the three sections of Sumter National Forest along the way. The trail through this region is…
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Segment 3 is the "upstate" section of the SCAR, and is bookended by the towns of Westminster and Gaffney. This section transits the Blue Ridge Mountains and consists of some fabulous gravel roads with a…
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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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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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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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This is an out-and-back side trail that follows an easy, mostly two-lane gravel road through scenic sections of the Sumpter National Forest just over the Georgia/South Carolina border. There are no obstacles, and most vehicles…
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The Brasstown Falls trail, also known as FS 751, is a short and easy trail that takes you from the Brasstown Road to a hiking trail that gives you access to the beautiful Brasstown Falls.…
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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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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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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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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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This route leads down to Lake Tugaloo; which is the end of the Wild and Scenic Chattoga River and creates the border of South Carolina and Georgia. Lake Tugaloo is a perfect place to stop…
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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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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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This trail leads to the trailhead for Long Creek Falls, one of the most iconic falls along the wild and scenic Chattoga River. This trail leads from the main highway to the large parking area…
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This is an out-and-back trail that follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel and dirt road. The route is generally well-maintained and travels through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest before continuing toward the area…
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This is an out-and-back trail that follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel and dirt road. The route is generally well-maintained and passes through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest before continuing toward the area…
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This trail leading to Woodall Shoals is the second-to-last rafting takeout along the Chattooga River. This maintained gravel road leads to the trailhead that leads to a perfect location to cool off in an Appalachian…
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This trail follows along one the the many Chattoga River plateau's that overlook the Wild and Scenic River. This is a maintained trail that is mostly gravel with many washboard sections. Camping is allowed in…
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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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This is an out-and-back, very scenic trail that follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road with very minor wash areas, but nothing of any concern. The route is well maintained and passes through scenic sections…
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This is an out-and-back trail that follows a relatively easy, mostly single-lane gravel and dirt road through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Along the route, you may encounter a few small washouts and…
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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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This is an out-and-back side trail from FS 511 that follows a relatively easy, mostly single-lane gravel and dirt road through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Along the route, you may encounter a…
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This is an out-and-back side trail that follows an easy, mostly two-lane gravel road through scenic sections of the Sumpter National Forest just over the Georgia/South Carolina border. There are no obstacles, and most vehicles…
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This trail follows along one the the many Chattooga River plateau's that overlook the Wild and Scenic River. This is a maintained trail that is mostly gravel with many washboard sections. Camping is allowed in…
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Rock Mountain Road is a gravel road that follows alongside the Rocky Mountain within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Ruben County Georgia. The road primarily is used as a connection between the Camp Creek Road…
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This out-and-back trail follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road through the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest. The first half is well-maintained and offers a smooth, relaxing drive. About halfway in, you'll pass a church and…
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This is an out-and-back trail that begins as a relatively easy, double-lane gravel road before narrowing to a single-lane gravel and dirt road through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Along the route, you…
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COL Hough Road connects US Route 23 at the east end and the Bear Gap Road at the west end of the trail. It is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that…
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