Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Morganton, Georgia

Anyone who's heard the old country song can probably picture the beautiful state of Georgia. It's a land of green hillsides, charming southern towns dotted with white picket fences, and sunny fields tied together by…
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Week Creek (FS 35) is a twisty, seasonally closed Forest Service road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Current MVUM states the closure dates are from January 1st to March 15th. If travelling on Weeks Creek…
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West Skeenah (FS 640) is a twisty, seasonally closed Forest Service road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Current MVUM shows a closure date of January 1st to March 15th. Check the current MVUM to verify…
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Stanley Gap, FSR 338, is a seasonally closed in-and-out forest service road in the Rich Mountain Wilderness. Being an in-and-out road, the return trip is included in the time estimate for this road. Primarily used…
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Cold Mountain, FSR 295, is a seasonally closed in-and-out forest service road in the Rich Mountain Wilderness. It serves primarily as access for hunters but does afford many nice primitive campsites along the road. Current…
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The Tooni Gap Trail, also known as FS 816, starts at FS 60 and takes you to the trailhead to the swinging bridge over Toccoa River (a must-see). The trail is a gravel forestry road…
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Sea Creek is located in the Chattahoochee National Forrest and has many great features including a waterfall hike, water crossing, and opportunities for camping. Sea Creek falls is a must see waterfall hike that only…
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This short spur trail located in the Chattahoochee National Forrest is one of a few trails that require high clearance and is not well maintained in the Forest. It is just over 2 miles but…
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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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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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Bryson Gap/FSR 766A is a nice scenic forest service road that is less traveled due to being a seasonally closed road that is an out-and-back road. Along the forest service road, there are numerous primitive…
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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…
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Cashes Valley Road is a hidden gem, perfect for an out-and-back adventure in the Chattahoochee National Forest, spanning Fannin and Gilmer Counties in Georgia. This picturesque trail features several water crossings, approximately a foot deep…
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This is a 6-mile loop that takes you through a twisting shelf road section and scenic pine tree-covered woods. This is mainly a single-vehicle-width trail with places to pass. Along the way, you will find…
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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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This is an out-and-back trail that consists of a graded gravel road with one water crossing that can get eroded after heavy rain. This is a nice scenic drive that gets less use than other…
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Fish Knob (Forest Service Road 4C) is an easy down-and-back single-lane gravel trail that is roughly three miles each way and takes about half an hour to complete. The road is well-maintained and winds through…
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Mulky Gap is a just under 5-mile forest service road that connects with the Georgia Traverse at the Cooper Creek campground. This area is well known to locals and trout fishers as it is home…
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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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Trail Submission: This is a well-maintained gravel road that is wide enough for two vehicles in most sections. It connects Cavender Gap Road north into the Chattahoochee National Forest and leads directly into Cooper Creek…
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FSR-307, Beech Creek Road, is a well-maintained, out-and-back trail that winds along the shores of Persimmon Lake within the Nantahala National Forest. This easy, gravel-based trail offers a peaceful ride through the forest with several…
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Hickorynut Gap, FSR 797, is an in-and-out forest service road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest just on the edge of the Cohutta Wilderness. Being an in-and-out road, the travel time reflects this with the return…
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Williamson Cove is an out-and-back branch trail from Hickorynut Gap in the Chattahoochee National Forest in Fannin County, Georgia. These trails are exclusively for full-sized, high-clearance vehicles, with clear signage prohibiting access for SxS and…
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Spencer Road (FS 4D) is a natural, single-lane trail with scattered portions of gravel and clay. The trail winds along thick hardwoods, ravines, and encircles a mountain peak at an elevation of 2400 feet. There…
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FS-85 Panther Top is an out-and-back, easy, and well-maintained service trail that is located within the Nantahala National Forest just minutes from Murphy, North Carolina. The area is bordered by Persimmon Lake, and the trail…
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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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The Postelle Trail is an out-and-back route in the Chattahoochee National Forest within Fannin County, Georgia. This trail is defined by its single-lane path, which is rarely traversed and has become overgrown, rendering it unsuitable…
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This trail offers a few great camping sites and plenty of pinstriping toward the end for those looking to get adventurous. It is accessible from the north via Duncan Ridge (always open) then south 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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If you are searching for an easy trail with campsites and fishing spots available along the way, this one is for you. Well-known among the Georgia offroading crowd and a favorite with locals, this trail…
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