This route through the Chattahoochee National Forest takes you deep into the rolling Appalachian Mountains up the Winding Stair Mountain Trail. The iconic Winding Stair portion of the trail takes you up the mountainside overlooking… Learn more about Winding Stair Mountain Trail
Total Miles
19.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
631- Tatum Lead
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… Learn more about 631- Tatum Lead
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
3 - Peeples Lake
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… Learn more about 3 - Peeples Lake
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Georgia Traverse
Anyone who's heard a country song can probably picture Georgia. It's a land of green hillsides, charming southern towns dotted with white picket fences, and sunny fields tied together by red dirt roads. It's tough… Learn more about Georgia Traverse
Total Miles
372
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Old CCC Camp Road
This route has many wonderful views and is accessible by most vehicles. Connecting to the Georgia Traverse, it provides many options to continue your travels through the mountains and camping along the way. Depending on… Learn more about Old CCC Camp Road
Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bush Head Gap Road
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… Learn more about Bush Head Gap Road
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cohutta Wilderness
Cohutta Wilderness is a recreation area in the Chattahoochie-Occonee national forest. This trail is part gravel and part dirt. It has many challenging spurs to the main route. The main path is maintained by forest… Learn more about Cohutta Wilderness
Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Big Frog - FS 62
This trail is less maintained than the other trails in the area. There are some places with deep ruts and one place that is off-camber that we marked with 18 degrees of roll. I would… Learn more about Big Frog - FS 62
Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Ladd Springs Road (221)
This short road is an easy drive that is primarily dirt with some paved areas. The road is passable by most vehicles with minimal obstacles to encounter. The end of the road connects with the… Learn more about Ladd Springs Road (221)
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Falls Branch Road - FS 374
This forest service road is gravel and easy to navigate, there are a few rough places along the trail but nothing difficult. It is located in the Big Frog mountain wilderness which is part of… Learn more about Falls Branch Road - FS 374
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Peavine Sheeds - CR 221
This is a nice easy to navigate trail in the Big Frog Mountain Wilderness which is part of the Cherokee National Forest. The trail is fairly well-maintained so it should be accessible to almost any… Learn more about Peavine Sheeds - CR 221
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Little Gassaway - Trail NF45
This is a reasonably well-maintained road that starts at Ocoee Number Three Dam. It is one of the main access trails for the Big Frog Wilderness Area Trails. You will gain almost 1000 feet of… Learn more about Little Gassaway - Trail NF45
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tray Mountain Trail
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… Learn more about Tray Mountain Trail
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Smith Mountain
About 100 yards into the trail there is a decent hill climb with some decent size rocks. High clearance is nice to have. However, stock rigs with the right tire placement will be just fine.… Learn more about Smith Mountain
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi
McFarland Rd
The route is a Forest Service road in the Cherokee National Forrest. The road is wide enough for two vehicles. It is mostly gravel and dirt with a few washouts. Be sure to watch out… Learn more about McFarland Rd
Total Miles
20.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Chilhowee Ridge (Oswald-77)
This trail is a service road across Chilhowee mountain that is approximately 10 miles and will take about an hour to travel without stops. The road is well maintained with some rocky surfaces with potential… Learn more about Chilhowee Ridge (Oswald-77)
Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Charlie Elliott
Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center is a Georgia DNR. facility to promote wildlife education. The run classes for wildlife enthusiasts, hunters and fisherman. It adjoins the Clybel WMA and the Marben PFA, which provide several opportunities… Learn more about Charlie Elliott
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Buck Bald
Gravel road to a beautiful bald that overlooks the mountains of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Part of the Cherokee National Forests. To the north, you will see the Nantahala and Yellow Creek mountains of… Learn more about Buck Bald
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Spring Creek - FSR 27
This gravel road runs beside the Hiwassee River for the first 2.25 miles, which is absolutely stunning. At mile 1.25 there is a place to park for a hike to what some people call Lookout… Learn more about Spring Creek - FSR 27
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
USFSR# 549
USFSR #549 is an east to west trail that begins on the eastern side of the Talladega National Forest at USFSR #555, and ends at the western side at USFSR #500; just North of Coleman… Learn more about USFSR# 549
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bullet Creek Ellis Creek 44
This is an easy trail that can be driven by any vehicle. There are a few places on the road to see some great views. Very peaceful drive through the woods. There are several places… Learn more about Bullet Creek Ellis Creek 44
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Brown Bottom Road
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… Learn more about Brown Bottom Road
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa
USFSR #500
USFSR #500 is considered the "primary" road that runs from the southern end; starting at Skyline Drive/AL HWY 281/US HWY 78 and ends at the Northern part in the city of Piedmont in Calhoun County.… Learn more about USFSR #500
Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
USFSR #500 pt 2
This northern portion is NOT in the Choccolocco wildlife management area, but still is in the Talladega National Forest. USFSR #500 is considered the "primary" road that runs from the southern end; starting at Skyline… Learn more about USFSR #500 pt 2
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
USFSR #500K
USFSR #500K is the last trail that spurs off the primary road going in and out of the Shoal Creek Ranger District portion of the Talladega National Forest. This Northernmost trail is outside the Choccolocco… Learn more about USFSR #500K
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi
Guard Camp Road
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… Learn more about Guard Camp Road
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
USFSR #548A
USFSR #548A Is a seasonally open unimproved road that begins at the northern half of USFSR #548 and ends back at USFSR #553. It is only open during hunting season. The trail does show signs… Learn more about USFSR #548A
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi
Trail 1 FR 420-1
This road starts at the end of River Road in Tellico at State Line Campground. The first mile of the road is single-track asphalt. When it changes over to gravel you will have some areas… Learn more about Trail 1 FR 420-1
Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi
Wildlife Management Area Road 5
Easy gravel and dirt; grab a permit at the start. Government maintained, no fee to enter, but donations accepted. There are a few creek crossings that are simple during dry months but will become impassable… Learn more about Wildlife Management Area Road 5
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp
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