Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Toccoa, Georgia

Lee Mountain Road (FS 181) is a fun mix of gravel and mud, with a few ruts and mud holes to keep things interesting! If your vehicle doesn't have decent ground clearance or 4x4, you…
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The Locust Stake Road is a mostly gravel county road going through a small southeastern quadrant of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest that exists between Rock Road (where Currahee Mountain can be seen in the southern…
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Currahee Mountain FSR 62, is a gravel-based Forestry Road up the Northern Georgia Mountain of the same name, located within the southeastern rim of the Chattahoochee National Forest, specifically the eastern side of the Lake…
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Black Mountain Road is an out-and-back trail that gets you near the top of Black Mountain (1509ft). This route has a special designation and is only open from 8/30-1/9. This area is used for hunting,…
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Part of the Locust Stake OHV system. The trail is for ATVs and Dirt Bikes. The trail is moderate to easy, clay hard base. The trail is 2-way, so be cautious and stay to the…
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FSR 220 is an out-and-back ride that starts at the junction of Black Mountain Road and South Panther Creek Road. You will turn left onto South Panther Creek Road. The end of the road is…
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Guard Camp Road is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Cornelia, GA. Nearby, you can visit Tallulah Gorge, view the waterfalls, explore downtown Clayton and fish in the numerous waterways. While camping is available…
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Brown Bottom Road is located in the center of a section of the Chattahoochee National Forest outside of Cornelia, GA. This road is wide, covered in large gravel and wide enough for two vehicles to…
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Red Root Road, also known as FSR 92, is a route that traverses the Lake Russel WMA from just outside Toccoa, GA to Mt. Airy, GA. This route can be used to access seasonal routes…
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Honey Stand Road is a short out-and-back trail that can be used to get closer access to the Panther Creek walking trail that leads to Panther Creek Falls. The road is graveled with little to…
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Segment 3 is the "upstate" section of the SCAR, and is bookended by the towns of Westminster and Gaffney. This section transits the Blue Ridge Mountains and consists of some fabulous gravel roads with a…
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Georgia Mountain Orchard Road is an easy route into the Lake Russel WMA. This route begins just outside of Cornelia, Georgia. This road can be driven in 2WD and is a relaxing trek overall. Driving…
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This route leads down to Lake Tugaloo; which is the end of the Wild and Scenic Chattoga River and creates the border of South Carolina and Georgia. Lake Tugaloo is a perfect place to stop…
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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…
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This trail leads to the trailhead for Long Creek Falls, one of the most iconic falls along the wild and scenic Chattoga River. This trail leads from the main highway to the large parking area…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Segment 2 of the South Carolina Adventure Route wanders between the towns of Edgefield and Westminster, traversing one of the three sections of Sumter National Forest along the way. The trail through this region is…
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This trail follows along one the the many Chattoga River plateau's that overlook the Wild and Scenic River. This is a maintained trail that is mostly gravel with many washboard sections. Camping is allowed in…
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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…
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This trail follows along one the the many Chattooga River plateau's that overlook the Wild and Scenic River. This is a maintained trail that is mostly gravel with many washboard sections. Camping is allowed in…
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This less traveled route in Clayton, GA, offers a relaxed ride on gravel roads that will become washboard after rain. This is the perfect spot to get away from some of the more popular trails…
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Sandy Ford is a short trail that holds an amazing surprise at the end. The road is regularly maintained; the biggest obstacle is a creek crossing that gets up to 18 inches deep but is…
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This trail is an easy gravel ride that connects you to 155A. This trail can be completed in 2WD when dry, but it can get slick on the uphills after rain. There are 2 campsites…
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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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This 7+ mile Forrest Service Road connects to the top-rated Sarahs Creek and offers many opportunities for camping and some fishing along the way. Most of the road is well maintained and wide enough for…
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Hale Ridge is a gravel and rock road in Georgia's Chattahoochee National Forest. The trail runs from FS86 (The Georgia Traverse) in the north, to Warwoman Road in the south. Hale Ridge is a basic…
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Tottery Pole is a side trail of the Georgia Traverse. It runs from FS86 (The Georgia Traverse) in the north and connects to Hale Ridge in the south. The trail is gravel and dirt (with…
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If you want to connect the Trans America Trail with the South Carolina Adventure Route, this is your path. It's located North of Walhalla, and connects the SCAR to both the TAT and the Smokey…
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