Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Hannahs Mill, Georgia

Alexander Hollow Trail in the Jacob Franklin Alexander tract of Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area follows a canopy below the ridgeline in the scenic foothills. This 2.5-mile out-and-back gravel and dirt route has little rutting and washouts along the route, with some ridge grass growth along t...
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This mostly gravel with packed dirt single trail winds 4.4 miles in-and-back through Sprewell Bluff WMA across rolling ridges and foothills near the Flint River. Expect steep climbs, sharp descents, ruts, wash-outs, and loose rocky terrain. Scenic vistas reward the effort, with the landscape changin...
Learn more about Alexander Ridge Trail

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 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

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 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. 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

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 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 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 ...
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Ocmulgee Camp Loop is a great short trail of well-maintained gravel road with large-sized gravel chunks. It is complete with a nice dispersed camping area at the Ocmulgee multi-use trailhead for hiking, equestrian, and biking. The multi-use trail is a nice trail that follows the clean and clear Ocmu...
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Barron Russell Road is a scenic drive through Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge on a well-maintained gravel road with plenty of open areas near the road to view wildlife. The road is in good shape with very few potholes. It is complete with a new fishing access dock at Pond 2A and appears to be well...
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Oconee Starr is a fun and easy drive showcasing vibrant red dirt roads, southern pine forests, hardwood forests, and natural streams. This trail is split between Oconee National Forest and Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, spanning eight miles in length. The road is mostly gravel with some sections...
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Scenic Juliette stands true to its name, passing through highland forests of southern pines before slowly descending down to hardwood forest with revealing views of the Ocmulgee River. This fun drive is best started from the North in Ocmulgee National Forest before entering Piedmont National Wildlif...
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Pope Loop is an easy meandering drive through southern pine forests with harvested areas creating ideal hunting locations. This loop is topped off with a designated dispersed hunt camp called Gladesville. Pope Loop is a well-maintained gravel road that has only a few potholes that hold water. They a...
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Caney Creek is a generous single-lane-wide point-to-point trail mostly within the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, connecting Round Oak-Juliette Road to Jarrell Plantation Road. There is a shortcut to the Little Rock Wildlife Drive in the middle, but the gate is typically closed, so don't count on...
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Five Points Road is an east-west county road traversing through the midsection of the Piedmont NWR. It is a well-maintained, packed clay surface, two lanes wide for easy travel. There are about a dozen side roads that have been gated off and are marked for foot travel only. These side roads provide ...
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Little Gladesville Road is a bit of a contradiction since the Forest Service MVUM maps in topo mode show a quarter-mile-long lake at the end of the trail, but the satellite views do not show a lake. Little Gladesville, unfortunately, does not have a lake at the end. The area where the road ends is a...
Learn more about Little Gladesville - FS 1026

Alexander Hollow Trail in the Jacob Franklin Alexander tract of Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area follows a canopy below the ridgeline in the scenic foothills. This 2.5-mile out-and-back gravel and dirt route has little rutting and washouts along the route, with some ridge grass growth along t...
Learn more about Alexander Hollow Trail

This mostly gravel with packed dirt single trail winds 4.4 miles in-and-back through Sprewell Bluff WMA across rolling ridges and foothills near the Flint River. Expect steep climbs, sharp descents, ruts, wash-outs, and loose rocky terrain. Scenic vistas reward the effort, with the landscape changin...
Learn more about Alexander Ridge Trail

Five Points Road is an east-west county road traversing through the midsection of the Piedmont NWR. It is a well-maintained, packed clay surface, two lanes wide for easy travel. There are about a dozen side roads that have been gated off and are marked for foot travel only. These side roads provide ...
Learn more about Five Points Road

This beginner-friendly, two-way, through connector trail winds through a quiet equestrian corridor of gravel, sand, and packed dirt. Conditions are generally easy but can become slick and washed after rain, so steady driving is recommended. This trail runs through the Oconee National Forest and pass...
Learn more about Saddler's Path

Alexander Hollow Trail in the Jacob Franklin Alexander tract of Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area follows a canopy below the ridgeline in the scenic foothills. This 2.5-mile out-and-back gravel and dirt route has little rutting and washouts along the route, with some ridge grass growth along t...
Learn more about Alexander Hollow Trail

This mostly gravel with packed dirt single trail winds 4.4 miles in-and-back through Sprewell Bluff WMA across rolling ridges and foothills near the Flint River. Expect steep climbs, sharp descents, ruts, wash-outs, and loose rocky terrain. Scenic vistas reward the effort, with the landscape changin...
Learn more about Alexander Ridge Trail

Five Points Road is an east-west county road traversing through the midsection of the Piedmont NWR. It is a well-maintained, packed clay surface, two lanes wide for easy travel. There are about a dozen side roads that have been gated off and are marked for foot travel only. These side roads provide ...
Learn more about Five Points Road

This beginner-friendly, two-way, through connector trail winds through a quiet equestrian corridor of gravel, sand, and packed dirt. Conditions are generally easy but can become slick and washed after rain, so steady driving is recommended. This trail runs through the Oconee National Forest and pass...
Learn more about Saddler's Path