Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Union Point, Georgia

Town Creek ORV is located in Onocee National Forest. The B Loop trail is fairly flat and made up of hard pack and red clay dirt with plenty of roots. The trail is ridden clockwise…
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Penfield Hunt Camp Road is located in the Oconee National Forest. This road is mostly flat, with a few pothole exceptions. If you are traveling with a long trailer, drive slowly; the road is passable.…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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This route passes through Oconee National Forest. It is well maintained and passable with most vehicles any time of the year. Muddy conditions can be encountered from time to time however, it should not limit…
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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…
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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…
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Reids Road is a packed Georgia clay point-to-point road with some sections of crushed gravel for stability. It is a generous one vehicle wide on the northwestern end, narrowing to a typical one lane wide…
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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…
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Rock House Falls Road is a short drive in the Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area of the Oconee National Forest. It leads down to the banks of Murder Creek at Rock House Falls, where there…
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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…
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Glenwood Springs Road is a two-lane wide, packed red Georgia clay and crushed rock point-to-point trail through the central section of the Oconee National Forest. The forest on each side of the trail is fairly…
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Stanford FR1059 is an interesting stretch of a two-track point-to-point trail through the Oconee National Forest. It provides a scenic alternate route from Greenwood Spring Road's midpoint back to Highway 212. It has a well-maintained…
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Peter Williams Forest Road 1052 is a winding out-and-back trail that sees little traffic, likely because it begins on private property off the beaten path. The road leading to Peter Williams is paved, but don't…
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Williamson Cemetery A (FS 1048A) branches off of FS 1048 about three miles south of County Road 212. Most of the road is single-lane, improved gravel up to the closed gate where it enters private…
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Firetower Road is a two and a half mile point-to-point road through the Cedar Creek WMA section of the Oconee National Forest. It passes through several private properties along the southern end. Watch for a…
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Pines Chapel (FS 1044) is a 1.3-mile out-and-back trail through the Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area, which is part of the Oconee National Forest. The trail is packed clay and dirt with a gravel topper,…
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Union Hill Church Road is a four-and-a-half-mile point-to-point trail running from the intersection of Bradley Road SE and Union Hill Church. FR1040 on its north end to Shoal Creek Road on the southern end. The…
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Union Hill Church (FS 1040) is an out-and-back trail that dead-ends into private property. The trail is single-lane wide with places to pass, but be mindful of logging trucks as they move fast and leave…
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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…
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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 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…
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This trail runs partly through the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge and highlights the region's characteristic terrain, primarily gravel with scattered water and mud holes that can vary in size depending on recent weather conditions. Portions…
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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…
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This straightforward gravel trail winds through the heart of the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, offering travelers a chance to experience the landscape in its natural state. The route showcases the region's characteristic terrain, consisting mainly…
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This out-and-back trail is tucked away within the Oconee National Forest, offering a quiet and somewhat secluded experience for those who enjoy exploring less-traveled paths. The route itself is a narrow, single-lane gravel trail, flanked…
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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…
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This trail extends 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. It ends…
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This route is gravel-covered throughout and a well-maintained road within the Oconee National Forest. It cuts between Lower Falling Circle Road and Starr Road. Minimal to no obstacles should be expected even when muddy conditions…
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