Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Jekyll Island, Georgia
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Barrington Ferry
Barrington Ferry is a sandy run down to Barrington County Campground and boat launch. Free camping and river access are available to Harper Lake, connecting to the Altamaha River. It is a fairly well-maintained road…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trail to Wesley Lake
This trail is a combination of sandy, water crossing (which could be deep at times, so be mindful of tides and Rainfall), and has a gravel bottom where it needs to be to help with…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trail to Miller Landing
Southeast Georgia's typical trail runs from sandy bottoms to small rocks and even some small water crossings. This trail leads to a beautiful landing called Miller Landing, where you can swim, fish, or put your…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Amelia Island State Park
Amelia Island State Park offers roughly two miles of scenic beach driving, along one of Northeast Florida's last undeveloped shorelines. The route takes you both along the beach and through marked paths in the dunes.…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
Trail to Hidden Lake
This is a beautiful winding sandy, rocky, and muddy scenic trail through one of the most scenic areas southeast Georgia has to offer. This is a mild trail with a long tidal water crossing (watch…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Four Creeks State Forest Main Road
The main road of Four Creeks State Forest allows access to multiple small boats and kayak launches and numerous roads to explore and is a combination of Pacetti Road and Five Mile Road. The road…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Catface Swamp Road - North
Catface Swamp Road is one of the numerous spurs located off the Four Creeks State Forest main road. It is a short and fun trail but is tight for larger vehicles. After a few days…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Satilla WMA Tour
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure through one of Georgia's remarkable Wildlife Management Areas--Little Satilla. This scenic route offers a stunning mix of natural beauty, including stretches of mud, clay, and sand that promise both excitement…
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Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Cary State Forest - Thomas Creek Tract
The Thomas Creek Tract is one of the tracts of forest that makes up Cary State Forest. The trails through the Thomas Creek Tract are hard-packed limestone and dirt, and most passenger vehicles should have…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Cary State Forest - Cary Tract
The Cary Tract is one of the tracts of forest that makes up the Cary State Forest. The trail begins as hard-packed limestone before eventually transitioning to dirt. The trails are not challenging, and most…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Skeleton Key Road
Skeleton Key Road is a relaxed forest drive with one surprise waiting at the end -- a soft sugar-sand circle that feels like nature's own roundabout. Skeleton Key Road shares the same sand-and-gravel base as…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Countyline Road
Countyline Road is a peaceful sand-and-gravel stretch that rewards you with tree-lined views and quiet forest vibes -- perfect for unwinding after the ride in. Countyline Road offers a relaxed drive through dense rows of…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Three Brides Road
A laid-back stretch of road framed by endless trees, Three Bridges Road is perfect when you want an easy cruise through nature without the stress of technical driving. Three Bridges Road winds through a scenic,…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Nolan Ridge Road
Noland Ridge Road offers a quiet, ever-changing drive through a mix of forest textures. Starting beneath a green canopy, the trail quickly opens up into wide pine flats with tall trees spaced like sentinels on…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bell's Cemetery Road - Jennings State Forest
Bell's Cemetery Road is a main road and an easy route within Jennings State Forest that gives a driver access to numerous other trails for vehicles, hiking, horseback riding, and camping. Bell's Cemetery Road is…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rattlesnake Road - Jennings State Forest
Rattlesnake Road is a short 1.8 mile trail in Jennings State Forest. The trail is mostly loose sand and while the state has a sign stating "4WD recommended," the trail really only requires a good…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Camp Branch Road
Camp Branch Road runs as a long, mostly straight cut through the heart of Jennings State Forest. What it lacks in twists and turns, it makes up for in tranquil forest views and a peaceful,…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Ellis Ford Road
Ellis Ford Road is a long, mostly straight forest track running through a mix of pine flats and shaded oak corridors in Jennings State Forest. The surface is primarily firm sand with occasional gravel patches,…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Powell Ford Road
Powell Ford Road runs as a quiet connector through a mix of shaded oak canopy and open pine flats in Jennings State Forest. The surface is primarily firm, packed sand with scattered light gravel, making…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
East Tower - Osceola NF 202
The East Tower Trail, also known as Osceola National Forest Road 202, connects CR 250 at the west end and CR 125 at the east end. It takes you through the Osceola National Forest from…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa
Sandhill Grade - Osceola NF 200
The Sandhill Grade Trail, also known as Osceola National Forest Road 200, is an 18-mile road that connects FR 237 at the west end and CR 250 at the east end. It takes you through…
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Total Miles
17.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Bear Branch - Osceola NF 276
The Bear Branch Trail, also known as Osceola National Forest Road 276, connects the East Tower Trail at the north end and CR 229 at the south end. It takes you through the Osceola National…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Scenic Drive
This unique trail offers something a little different than your normal off-road trail. As you cruise at 5 MPH you will witness many species of birds, insects, and reptiles including the American Alligator as they…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi
Middle Prong - Osceola NF 232
The Middle Prong Trail, also known as Osceola National Forest Road 232, connects The Swamp Thing and Cobb's Place Trail at the west end and CR 250 at the east end. It takes you through…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Natural Area - Osceola NF 277
The Natural Area Trail, also known as Osceola National Forest Road 277, connects Cobb's Place Trail at the west end and CR 250 at the east end. It takes you through the Osceola National Forest…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Osceola National Forest FR 235/17 Mile Camp Rd
FR 235/17 Mile Camp Rd is a North-South easy trail through Osceola National Forest that gets you into the heart of the forest. 95% of the trail is packed sand and light gravel with a…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Cline - Osceola NF 286
The Cline Trail, also known as Osceola National Forest Road 286, connects CR 250 at the north end and Gum Dip trail at the south end. It takes you through the Osceola National Forest from…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Gum Dip - Osceola NF 284
The Gum Dip trail, also known as Osceola National Forest Road 284, connects Big Gum Trail at the west end and Cline trail at the east end. It takes you through the Osceola National Forest…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
St. Augustine Beach
St. Augustine Beach is one of the most beautiful off-road areas in Florida--9 miles driving on the beach next to the beautiful Atlantic Coast from A Street in St. Augustine Beach down to Fort Matanzas…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Little Suwannee Road - Osceola NF 291
The Little Suwannee Road, also known as Osceola National Forest Road 291, is a 12-mile road that starts at US-441. It takes you through the northwestern part of the Osceola National Forest from south to…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
ATV Trails Near Jekyll Island, Georgia
Skeleton Key Road
Skeleton Key Road is a relaxed forest drive with one surprise waiting at the end -- a soft sugar-sand circle that feels like nature's own roundabout. Skeleton Key Road shares the same sand-and-gravel base as…
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Learn more about Skeleton Key Road
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Countyline Road
Countyline Road is a peaceful sand-and-gravel stretch that rewards you with tree-lined views and quiet forest vibes -- perfect for unwinding after the ride in. Countyline Road offers a relaxed drive through dense rows of…
Learn more about Countyline Road
Learn more about Countyline Road
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Three Brides Road
A laid-back stretch of road framed by endless trees, Three Bridges Road is perfect when you want an easy cruise through nature without the stress of technical driving. Three Bridges Road winds through a scenic,…
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Learn more about Three Brides Road
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Nolan Ridge Road
Noland Ridge Road offers a quiet, ever-changing drive through a mix of forest textures. Starting beneath a green canopy, the trail quickly opens up into wide pine flats with tall trees spaced like sentinels on…
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Learn more about Nolan Ridge Road
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bell's Cemetery Road - Jennings State Forest
Bell's Cemetery Road is a main road and an easy route within Jennings State Forest that gives a driver access to numerous other trails for vehicles, hiking, horseback riding, and camping. Bell's Cemetery Road is…
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Learn more about Bell's Cemetery Road - Jennings State Forest
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rattlesnake Road - Jennings State Forest
Rattlesnake Road is a short 1.8 mile trail in Jennings State Forest. The trail is mostly loose sand and while the state has a sign stating "4WD recommended," the trail really only requires a good…
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Learn more about Rattlesnake Road - Jennings State Forest
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
UTV/Side-by-Side Near Jekyll Island, Georgia
Trail to Wesley Lake
This trail is a combination of sandy, water crossing (which could be deep at times, so be mindful of tides and Rainfall), and has a gravel bottom where it needs to be to help with…
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Learn more about Trail to Wesley Lake
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trail to Miller Landing
Southeast Georgia's typical trail runs from sandy bottoms to small rocks and even some small water crossings. This trail leads to a beautiful landing called Miller Landing, where you can swim, fish, or put your…
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Learn more about Trail to Miller Landing
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Trail to Hidden Lake
This is a beautiful winding sandy, rocky, and muddy scenic trail through one of the most scenic areas southeast Georgia has to offer. This is a mild trail with a long tidal water crossing (watch…
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Learn more about Trail to Hidden Lake
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Skeleton Key Road
Skeleton Key Road is a relaxed forest drive with one surprise waiting at the end -- a soft sugar-sand circle that feels like nature's own roundabout. Skeleton Key Road shares the same sand-and-gravel base as…
Learn more about Skeleton Key Road
Learn more about Skeleton Key Road
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Countyline Road
Countyline Road is a peaceful sand-and-gravel stretch that rewards you with tree-lined views and quiet forest vibes -- perfect for unwinding after the ride in. Countyline Road offers a relaxed drive through dense rows of…
Learn more about Countyline Road
Learn more about Countyline Road
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Three Brides Road
A laid-back stretch of road framed by endless trees, Three Bridges Road is perfect when you want an easy cruise through nature without the stress of technical driving. Three Bridges Road winds through a scenic,…
Learn more about Three Brides Road
Learn more about Three Brides Road
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi