Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lawrenceville, Georgia

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…
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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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This short, directional connector trail runs north to south and closely mirrors the terrain and features of Trail J. It serves as a mileage-saving shortcut, bypassing a portion of the main J loop. The trail…
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Trail D is a 1.3-mile two-way access route that connects the main ATV Trail 192 to the more challenging trails C and E on the western side of the trail system. Beginning at its southern…
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ATV Trail 192 serves as the main two-way corridor providing access from the parking area to the southern entry point of Trail D. It begins at a 50-inch pinch point and is designated for ATV/dirt…
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Bull Mountain Road is in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The trail branches off Winding Stair Gap Road, and, like many north Georgia Forest Service routes, the surface is mostly gravel with patches and brief stretches…
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Moss Hill, FSR 28B, is a fairly well-maintained seasonally closed road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. It is typical of the forest service roads in the immediate area being fairly well groomed and essentially a…
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This dirt bike-only trail starts at a pinch point off of the main ATV corridor 192, and is one-way directional north-to-south. It flows through mellow forested terrain, following the natural curvature of the mountain, featuring…
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Trail E is a 1.6-mile clockwise ATV loop and one of the longer routes in the area, a great spot to do a couple laps to tack on mileage before your ride is over. Starting…
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Trail B is a one-way, southwest-to-northeast ATV trail that provides an easier alternative to the more technical parallel trail Whoop De Dos. It features sharp corners and a shelf-like traverse along the edge of the…
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The Winding Stair Gap, also known as FS 77, connects FS 28-1 at the south end with FS 42 at the north end of the trail. That trail takes you to the Winding Stair Trailhead.…
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Branching off from Winding Stair Mountain Trail, this beginner-friendly path leads you through the North Georgia mountains on hard-packed dirt and gravel. At the northern end of this branch, you will find an Army Ranger…
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This is an almost 6-mile loop that offers lots to do and see, including a water crossing, spots to fish, and Merrill Army Base on the northern end of the trail. Although the trail has…
Learn more about Montgomery Creek - FS 141

This deceptively fun out-and-back drive branches west from Winding Stair Gap Road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The surface is gravel, rock, and red Georgia clay and runs through dense forest along its namesake Jones…
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FS 46, Amicalola Creek Trail, is approximately 4.5 miles long and a relatively easy trail to navigate. You can enter from Nimblewill Road and exit the trail at an amazing campground associated with the Amicalola…
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This trail winds its way through portions of the Oconee National Forest, offering visitors a firsthand experience of the region's landscape. The route is composed primarily of gravel and some dirt/mud, with the occasional water…
Learn more about Dan Gun - FS 1016

This trail extends partly through the Oconee National Forest and showcases the characteristic terrain of the area--predominantly gravel with scattered water and mud holes that may vary in size depending on recent weather conditions. Portions…
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This trail begins at the intersection near the Army Ranger Base, across from Mt. Zion Baptist Church (34.62794, -84.10149). The church parking lot offers some parking opportunities for loading and offloading vehicles. There are a…
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This trail takes you past a stunning rock formation in the North Georgia mountains. The path is mostly hard-packed, level gravel, making it accessible for adventurers of all skill levels. As you travel through the…
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This out-and-back trail is situated within the Oconee National Forest and features a typical terrain for the area--primarily gravel with intermittent water and mud holes along the route. At the southern end of the trail,…
Learn more about Lower Concord - FS 1017

Welcome to the Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail! This route takes you through the North Georgia mountains, passing right by the beginning of the historic AT. The trail is mostly dirt and gravel, with…
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If you are looking for group camping opportunities alongside a rushing creek, this is your trail! This route is very beginner-friendly, consisting mostly of loose gravel and dirt. Many families and larger groups car camp…
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Dockey Lake Recreation Area Trail is a 1.9-mile gravel road in the Chattahoochee National Forest, providing easy access to nearby campgrounds and recreation spaces. Open to all vehicle types, the trail offers a peaceful forested…
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This trail meanders through sections of the Oconee National Forest, providing visitors with an immersive experience of the region's natural landscape. Approximately halfway along the route, there is a quarter-mile stretch bordered by private property…
Learn more about Harmon Rye - FS 1111

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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William's Gap, FSR 346, is typical of the forest service roads in the area. It is a reasonably well-maintained gravel road with occasional potholes and small ruts from erosion. The road dead ends, it is…
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Rock Creek Road, also known as FS 69, connects FS 42 at the south end with County Road 2 at the north end of the trail. That trail takes you along Rock Creek to the…
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This out-and-back trail consists mostly of hard-packed gravel and dirt. As you veer onto the section at (34.65449, -84.17772), be mindful of seasonal gate closures. This trail features a few deeper ruts and narrower passages,…
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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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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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