Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Putney, Georgia

The Mud Creek Road connects GA-62 at the north entrance and the Seven Bridge Road at the south end. The trail gives you access to the Gut Pit and several other trails in the Chickasawhatchee…
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Flat Hole Loop runs through the southeastern quadrant of the Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Only street-legal, registered, and licensed vehicles are permitted. Additionally, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR) requires individuals to be…
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The Pine Island Road connects GA-62 at the north end and the Seven Bridge Road at the south end. The trail gives you access to the Mike Commander Shooting Range at the Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management…
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The Chickasawhatchee Road connects the north entrance at GA-62 and the west entrance at GA-37. The trail gives you access to the Campground and several other trails in the Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area. The road…
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The East Side loop is a combination of three trail segments making up the south, east, and north sections of the loop. The south segment is level packed dirt with a few shallow potholes that…
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East Entrance Trail is the primary entrance to the eastern side of the Silver Lake WMA. As with most Georgia WMAs, a valid hunting or fishing license is required to access the WMA property. The…
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Morning Star Road trail is a slightly winding drive through stands of old and young southern pine trees, scrub, and flatlands. A slight hill near the east end of the trail provides an excellent elevated…
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Lake Lane is the primary entrance into the western section of the Silver Lake WMA. The management office and maintenance buildings will be the first things you pass as you enter the WMA. The trail…
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Frog Pond Road trail is an interesting winding trail through pine forest that features its namesake, Frog Pond, about a half mile from its eastern end at the intersection with Yates Spring Road. Several sections…
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With a name like Ten Mile Still Road, you would think there was some interesting history to go along with the name. Unfortunately, an internet search came up empty. The fact that the distance from…
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Star Pond Trail is an out-and-back trail leading to one of the managed fishing ponds in the Silver Lake WMA. The trail is mostly grass with some areas that are prone to potholes or ruts…
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This freshly graded trail offers a smooth and easy ride, leading to a super cool 1800s-era cemetery on Florida State Forest land. Located within the Highway 20 Tract of the Lake Talquin State Forest, this…
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Rock Pond Road winds through the northern part of Section A of the Apalachee WMA. Unlike other roads through the Apalachee WMA, Rock Pond Road is generally open year-round outside of defined game hunting periods.…
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This trail travels through Apalachicola National Forest. It gets a little technical as it gains elevation but there are adequate go-arounds for 2WD vehicles. After a brief crawl, the trail parallels some powerlines with a…
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Trail 308B is a dynamic single-lane sandy route that offers a bit of everything for the adventurous driver. Starting along the edge of private property, the trail quickly transitions into deeper forest terrain. Early sections…
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Scenic Washboard dirt road running across the National Forest. During the Spring and Summer months a very beautiful green foliage can be seen. There are dozens of Florida butterflies, and other wildlife that to be…
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The Hutto Trail, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 376, connects FS 301 at the north end and FS 305 at the south end. It takes you through the north-east part of the Apalachicola…
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Black Top, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 379, connects US 319 at the west end and CR 363 at the east end. It takes you through the north-east part of the Apalachicola National…
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A classic Florida Forest Service road, this route offers a mix of wet and sandy terrain that makes for an enjoyable ride through the woods. While mostly well-traveled, there is a section where the road…
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FS 14 consists of USFS 14a,14b 14r, and is located on the Apalachicola National Forest. This bi-directional single trail has many sharp turns, sandy berms, ups and downs, and plenty of whoops. From the parking…
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Gibson Trail (Forest Service Road 367) is a sandy route with varying terrain, winding through a beautiful stand of mature pines. Rated a 2 in difficulty, it's an easy and enjoyable forest cruise perfect for…
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This sandy two-lane thoroughfare runs along the edge of the Clear Lake Wilderness Study Area, providing a significant pass-through with ample access to the wilderness and other parts of the Apalachicola National Forest. While much…
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This sandy and bumpy trail makes for a great connector route, linking to various parts of the forest and offering plenty of opportunities for further exploration. While most of the route is manageable, be prepared…
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Forest Service 15R is located in the Apalachicola National Forest. This bi-directional trail features hard-packed sand mixed with pine needles and old leaves. It is generally wetter and darker than other trails due to the…
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This sandy, one-lane trail winds through a beautiful tall pine forest, offering a peaceful and scenic drive. With tons of offshoots and spur trails branching off, there are plenty of opportunities for exploration and potential…
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The LL Wallace Road, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 620, connects County Road 2203 at the west end and US Route 319 at the east end. It takes you through the north-east part…
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Northwest - FS 15 is located in the Apalachicola National Forest. The southern part of this trail features a sandy single track, often underwater after it rains, as it meanders through the marshes. An alternative…
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East - FS 15 single track trail is located in the Apalachicola National Forest. It features sweeping turns, wet roots, and a few rotten logs, with mostly hard-packed surfaces mixed with pine needles, all situated…
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Trail FS 15 B is situated in the Apalachicola National Forest. This bi-directional trail features a wide ATV path made of soft and hard sand, surrounded by a canopy of trees. Although it is primarily…
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This sandy route offers plenty of access to different areas of the forest, making it a key cut-through for off-road travel. With several spur roads branching off, it provides great opportunities to find tucked-away camping…
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