Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Tiger, Georgia

Stonewall Creek - FS 20 is a 1.3-mile out-and-back route that follows a generously sized single-lane gravel road with places to pass. The road is lightly maintained and travels through heavily forested terrain, making it an easy drive under normal conditions. For much of its length, the route parall...
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Timpson Creek trail is a dirt & gravel road that runs beside, well... Timpson Creek, which is very large for a creek and has a couple of incredible dispersed campsites right beside it. There are a lot of really cool views of the creek in various spots along the way. The trail itself is a shelf road ...
Learn more about Timpson Creek - FS 162

Want to go overlook Lake Burton from the top of a mountain? Want an easy drive up that mountain via a dirt drive with nice views the whole way? Then this is the trail for you. It was the early spring when we did the road, so not sure if the lake will be as viewable once the leaves fill in, but the v...
Learn more about Glassy Mountain - FS 11

Stamp Ridge is a long out-and-back trail that seems to be one of the lesser-traveled trails in the area. The majority is easy-going gravel road until the last half mile, which turns into a tight single-track dirt road. Along the way, you will see an amazing view of the ridgeline of many nearby mount...
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This out-and-back trail follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road through the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest. The first half is well-maintained and offers a smooth, relaxing drive. About halfway in, you’ll pass a church and cemetery on private property—please stay on the trail and be res...
Learn more about Wolf Creek Church Road - FS 515

This is an out-and-back trail that begins as a relatively easy, double-lane gravel road before narrowing to a single-lane gravel and dirt road through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Along the route, you may encounter a few small washouts and occasional water or mud puddles typ...
Learn more about Deaden Timber Road - FS 825

Upper Cliff Creek - FS 8 is a 1.3-mile out-and-back route that follows a single-lane forest road with few places to pass. The packed dirt and gravel surface is lightly maintained as it travels through heavily forested terrain before reaching a clearing at the end of the route. Rated easy, the road p...
Learn more about Upper Cliff Creek - FS 8

This out-and-back, single-lane trail features several pull-off areas where oncoming vehicles can safely pass, although traffic is typically light and encounters are infrequent. FS 518 includes a mix of gravel and dirt surfaces, with some uneven sections, shallow ruts, and minor washouts that can mak...
Learn more about FS 518

This is an out-and-back trail that follows a relatively easy, mostly single-lane gravel and dirt road through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Along the route, you may encounter a few small washouts and water/mud puddles typical of Forest Service roads. However, there are no maj...
Learn more about Water Gauge Road - FS 511

This trail has a couple of larger waterfalls down and to the side of the shelf road and climbs up pretty rapidly over the course. It is gravel with only a few washout ruts and washboarding on the way up and back down. There are multiple dispersed camping sites available, some large enough for multip...
Learn more about Finney Creek - FS 152

Rock Mountain Road is a gravel road that follows alongside the Rocky Mountain within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Ruben County Georgia. The road primarily is used as a connection between the Camp Creek Road to the north and the Jane Hurt Yarn Road to the south that takes you to the T...
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Sutton Hole - FS 290A is a 0.8-mile out-and-back route that follows a single-lane forest road with few places to pass. The packed dirt and gravel surface is lightly maintained as it travels through heavily forested terrain, making for an easy drive under normal conditions. A smooth surface with few ...
Learn more about Sutton Hole - FS 290A

Falls Branch Road is an out-and-back trail that takes roughly 1 Hour to complete. The trail is mostly single-vehicle wide with a few spots to pass if needed. The trail has a few ruts and rocks that could be tricky when wet. Overall, 4WD should not be needed unless wet. The trail ends in an area that...
Learn more about Falls Branch Road - FSR 2

This trail meanders through the Chattooga River Ranger District, providing visitors with an immersive experience of the region’s natural landscape. The road surface consists mainly of gravel with areas of dirt and mud, including occasional water puddles, mud holes, and minor washouts, which may vary...
Learn more about Pool Creek Road

This is an out-and-back side trail from FS 511 that follows a relatively easy, mostly single-lane gravel and dirt road through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Along the route, you may encounter a few small washouts and a few moderate mud/water puddles typical of Forest Service ...
Learn more about FS 511B

The Bear Gap Road connects the Orchard Road at the east end and the Low Gap Road at the west end of the trail. The road takes you along the Tallulah River and gives you access to some hiking trails to local waterfalls. It is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud hol...
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A beautiful gravel road along the west side of Seed Lake. The road is well-maintained and usually wide enough for two cars to pass. The Lake Seed Recreation Area offers a swimming area for kids and adults and several picnic sites with tables and fire pits. Restrooms with changing rooms are available...
Learn more about West Seed Lake Road

This is an out-and-back, very scenic trail that follows an easy, mostly single-lane gravel road with very minor wash areas, but nothing of any concern. The route is well maintained and passes through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest before continuing into Tallulah Gorge State Par...
Learn more about Stoneplace Road - FS 516

Slick Shoals - FS 24 is a 1.5-mile out-and-back route that follows a single-lane forest road with few places to pass. The road surface consists of packed dirt and rocky sections and is not maintained. Passing through heavily forested terrain, the route is rated easy and provides a quiet forest setti...
Learn more about Slick Shoals - FS 24

This is an out-and-back trail that follows a relatively easy, mostly single-lane gravel and dirt road through scenic sections of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Along the route, you may encounter a few small washouts and water puddles typical of Forest Service roads. However, there are no major o...
Learn more about FS 977

Falls Branch Road is an out-and-back trail that takes roughly 1 Hour to complete. The trail is mostly single-vehicle wide with a few spots to pass if needed. The trail has a few ruts and rocks that could be tricky when wet. Overall, 4WD should not be needed unless wet. The trail ends in an area that...
Learn more about Falls Branch Road - FSR 2

The Bear Gap Road connects the Orchard Road at the east end and the Low Gap Road at the west end of the trail. The road takes you along the Tallulah River and gives you access to some hiking trails to local waterfalls. It is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud hol...
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A beautiful gravel road along the west side of Seed Lake. The road is well-maintained and usually wide enough for two cars to pass. The Lake Seed Recreation Area offers a swimming area for kids and adults and several picnic sites with tables and fire pits. Restrooms with changing rooms are available...
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This trail leading to Woodall Shoals is the second-to-last rafting takeout along the Chattooga River. This maintained gravel road leads to the trailhead that leads to a perfect location to cool off in an Appalachian Mountain river. Make sure to only swim in the pools! Currents are very swift and kno...
Learn more about Woodall Shoals - Road 757

Stamp Ridge is a long out-and-back trail that seems to be one of the lesser-traveled trails in the area. The majority is easy-going gravel road until the last half mile, which turns into a tight single-track dirt road. Along the way, you will see an amazing view of the ridgeline of many nearby mount...
Learn more about Stamp Ridge

Falls Branch Road is an out-and-back trail that takes roughly 1 Hour to complete. The trail is mostly single-vehicle wide with a few spots to pass if needed. The trail has a few ruts and rocks that could be tricky when wet. Overall, 4WD should not be needed unless wet. The trail ends in an area that...
Learn more about Falls Branch Road - FSR 2

The Bear Gap Road connects the Orchard Road at the east end and the Low Gap Road at the west end of the trail. The road takes you along the Tallulah River and gives you access to some hiking trails to local waterfalls. It is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud hol...
Learn more about Bear Gap Road

A beautiful gravel road along the west side of Seed Lake. The road is well-maintained and usually wide enough for two cars to pass. The Lake Seed Recreation Area offers a swimming area for kids and adults and several picnic sites with tables and fire pits. Restrooms with changing rooms are available...
Learn more about West Seed Lake Road