Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Monticello, Georgia

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 on both sides; visitors are advised to respect th...
Learn more about Harmon Rye - FS 1111

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 puddles, mud holes, and minor washouts that can vary in depth and size d...
Learn more about Dan Gun - FS 1016

Wind through Oconee National Forest on this beginner-friendly trail that delivers terrain rarely found in the area. Rolling inclines, dips, and winding stretches reveal scenic ridge views as the route shifts between gravel, sand, and scattered rock shelves and can become slick after rain. Evidence ...
Learn more about Upper Pope Trail

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 of the route traverse private property, making it essential...
Learn more about Monroe Tyler Road

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, there is a large turnaround area. Beyond this point, the trail continues but nar...
Learn more about Lower Concord - FS 1017

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

The trail begins as a graded gravel road with gentle curves and enough width for two vehicles to pass in most areas, with the entrance clearly marked by an FS 1001 sign. This section continues to a large turnaround capable of accommodating trailers, making it a convenient staging or regrouping point...
Learn more about Smith Mill Road (FS 1001)

This route is gravel-covered throughout and a well-maintained road within the Oconee National Forest. It cuts between Lower Falling Circle Road and Starr Road. Minimal to no obstacles should be expected even when muddy conditions are present. It's passable by two-wheel drive vehicles with stock clea...
Learn more about Felton McMichael Road

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

This 3.2-mile trail winds through the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, offering a relaxing yet engaging ride over mostly gravel with stretches of dirt. Expect scattered potholes and occasional soft shoulders shaped by runoff. This is a well-maintained and traveled road, so be prepared for frequent s...
Learn more about Murder Creek

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...
Learn more about Pope Loop

This trail runs partly through the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge and highlights the region’s characteristic terrain, primarily gravel with scattered water and mud holes that can vary in size depending on recent weather conditions. Portions of the route pass through private property, so it is ess...
Learn more about Sugar Hill Road

This out-and-back trail is tucked away within the Oconee National Forest, offering a quiet and somewhat secluded experience for those who enjoy exploring less-traveled paths. The route itself is a narrow, single-lane gravel trail, flanked by tall, overgrown grass along both sides and even sprouting ...
Learn more about Chehaw - FS 1022

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...
Learn more about Scenic Juliette

This portion of the Oconee forest has well maintained service roads throughout with minimal-to-no obstacles to encounter. Wildlife such as deer and turkey are often seen so situational awareness should be maintained while driving to ensure safe travel. While the majority of the route is gravel/dirt,...
Learn more about Oconee Southern Traverse - 1068 (Segment 2)

This trail extends 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. It ends at the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge (this area requires a pass...
Learn more about Lower Falling Creek - FS 1023

Pines Chapel (FS 1044) is a 1.3-mile out-and-back trail through the Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area, which is part of the Oconee National Forest. The trail is packed clay and dirt with a gravel topper, making for an easy drive. The road actually ends just short of where the MVUM shows the end a...
Learn more about Pines Chapel - FS 1044

North Road is a two-and-a-half-mile winding point-to-point trail connecting the Oconee Star Trail to Anderson Bottoms Road. On the eastern end, it passes by a small fishing pond where fishing is allowed from March 15th through September 30th during daylight hours only. Piedmont NWR permit and Georgi...
Learn more about North Road

Pond 6a Road is a short out-and-back single-lane trail within the Piedmont NWR leading to a nice fishing lake, Pond 6a. The lake is open to fishing from March 15th to September 30th each year, with other restrictions on licensing and limits. Pond 6a is a manmade lake retained by a small dike. The tr...
Learn more about Pond 6a Road

This out-and-back trail is located within the Piedmont Wildlife Refuge and offers travelers an opportunity to experience the area’s distinctive terrain and scenery. The route is composed primarily of gravel, with occasional small water holes that are generally easy to navigate. The drive is smooth o...
Learn more about Pond 11a Access Road

Wind through Oconee National Forest on this beginner-friendly trail that delivers terrain rarely found in the area. Rolling inclines, dips, and winding stretches reveal scenic ridge views as the route shifts between gravel, sand, and scattered rock shelves and can become slick after rain. Evidence ...
Learn more about Upper Pope Trail

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

Hitchiti is a well-maintained gravel trail. There's a bridge over scenic Falling Creek just after you pass through the gate. The trail then winds through an experimental demonstration area, mostly pines, where the US Forest Service evaluates various methods for sustaining and managing forests. The t...
Learn more about Hitchiti

5 Points Lake North Access road is a short, single-lane, wide, graveled roadway in the Piedmont NWR. It leads from Five Points Road down to Five Points Lake from the north side of the lake. It is one of two access roads to the lake, the other being the 5 Points Lake East Access. The road is well-mai...
Learn more about 5 Points Lake North Access

Wind through Oconee National Forest on this beginner-friendly trail that delivers terrain rarely found in the area. Rolling inclines, dips, and winding stretches reveal scenic ridge views as the route shifts between gravel, sand, and scattered rock shelves and can become slick after rain. Evidence ...
Learn more about Upper Pope Trail

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

Hitchiti is a well-maintained gravel trail. There's a bridge over scenic Falling Creek just after you pass through the gate. The trail then winds through an experimental demonstration area, mostly pines, where the US Forest Service evaluates various methods for sustaining and managing forests. The t...
Learn more about Hitchiti

5 Points Lake North Access road is a short, single-lane, wide, graveled roadway in the Piedmont NWR. It leads from Five Points Road down to Five Points Lake from the north side of the lake. It is one of two access roads to the lake, the other being the 5 Points Lake East Access. The road is well-mai...
Learn more about 5 Points Lake North Access