Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Snellville, 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 for hiking, camping, hunting and fishing. This trail is mostly ...
Learn more about Charlie Elliott

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

Trail access is located directly off Conns Creek Road. The entrance is not marked, and it is easy to miss the freshly graveled access point if you are not paying close attention. The trailhead includes a porta-potty before entering and proceeding down the trail. The trail itself is relatively short ...
Learn more about Etowah River Access

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 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 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

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

Watson Spring (FS 1202) is a winding out-and-back trail leading from Highway 15 downhill towards the Oconee River. The trail does not actually reach all the way to the river, but it's a short hike to the shoreline. The roadbed is packed dirt with plenty of gravel, making it easily drivable in a pass...
Learn more about Watson Spring - FS 1202

This is an outdoor area for anglers and hunters. South of the town of Watkinsville, Georgia, it is easily accessible and rarely crowded. You will need a Georgia fishing or hunting license to be in the area. Rains make the trails muddy, and 4WD is recommended.
Learn more about Redlands WMA

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

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

Billups Road is an out-and-back trail that winds through the Redlands Wildlife Management Area of the Oconee National Forest. It leads to a primitive camp and a primitive boat launch on the Oconee River just north of Oconee Lake. The trail surface is a generous one lane wide and is well maintained w...
Learn more about Billups - FS 1245

Vinning (FS 1092) is a short, gentle, and beautiful ride through the far northeast section of the Oconee National Forest close to the Oconee Ranger Station. Its eastern end is along the well-manicured Rock Eagle Road and the entrance to the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. The trail winds through large stands...
Learn more about Vinning - FS 1092

This route begins at the northern end of Burgess Road (1120), a well-maintained gravel service road that leads to Martins Mill Road. At this split, travelers should turn right as taking a left will lead you to a dead end. Martins Mill Road is well maintained however some washed out road conditions m...
Learn more about Oconee Southern Traverse (Segment 1)

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 route is easily traveled and is well-maintained. Initially passing private property, Cold Springs Road leads to Redlands Wildlife Management Area and Billups Road (1245). Throughout this drive, some mud holes may be encountered however, they can be navigated with ease. Additionally, there are a...
Learn more about Cold Springs Road - FS 1245

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

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

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 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

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

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 of dirt (red clay). 4WD is recommended, especially during or after rainf...
Learn more about FS 83 (Bull Mountain Rd.)

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 winds gently through the forest with lots of leaf cover, small roots, and easy curves, though...
Learn more about Peggy Creek Connector H

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

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

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 of dirt (red clay). 4WD is recommended, especially during or after rainf...
Learn more about FS 83 (Bull Mountain Rd.)

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 base marking the transition to the next trail. Along the route, there are option...
Learn more about Nimblewill Branch 1