Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Waleska, Georgia

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 ...
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FS 46, Amicalola Creek Trail, is approximately 4.5 miles long and a relatively easy trail to navigate. You can enter from Nimblewill Road and exit the trail at an amazing campground associated with the Amicalola Falls State Park. The trail is a good mix of terrain. The portion closer to the State Pa...
Learn more about Amicalola Creek - FS 46

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.)

Peeple's Lake begins in the heart of the city of Chatsworth. It is a dirt trail from beginning to the end, starting inside of a small residential area, and ending in the parking area of Rock Creek OHV trail (Less than 50" trails). The trail has heavy traffic with other vehicles pulling trailers, so ...
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Buchtown - FS 665 is a 4.6-mile out-and-back route that travels through heavily forested terrain on a packed dirt and gravel surface. The trail remains a single lane with few places to pass and is described as not maintained, although it carries an easy difficulty rating. An open area marks the end ...
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Buzzard Roost - FS 188 is a 2.8-mile out-and-back route that follows a lightly maintained packed dirt surface through heavily forested terrain. The trail remains a single lane with few places to pass and carries an easy difficulty rating. An open area marks the end of the route. A quiet forest setti...
Learn more about Buzzard Roost - FS 188

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

Welcome to the Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail! This route takes you through the North Georgia mountains, passing right by the beginning of the historic AT. The trail is mostly dirt and gravel, with much of it wide enough for two cars. Along the way, you'll find small spurs that lead to d...
Learn more about Springer Mountain Trail

This deceptively fun out-and-back drive branches west from Winding Stair Gap Road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The surface is gravel, rock, and red Georgia clay and runs through dense forest along its namesake Jones Creek. The rushing water can be heard with the windows down. 4WD is ...
Learn more about Jones Creek Road - FS 77A

The Winding Stair Gap, also known as FS 77, connects FS 28-1 at the south end with FS 42 at the north end of the trail. That trail takes you to the Winding Stair Trailhead. It is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud holes after heavy rain. The road is not always w...
Learn more about Winding Stair Gap - FS 77

Blue Ridge - FS 42 is a 3.7-mile point-to-point route that follows a well-maintained packed dirt and gravel surface through heavily forested terrain. The trail features a generous single-lane width and carries an easy difficulty rating, making it a straightforward forest road for highway-legal vehic...
Learn more about Blue Ridge - FS 42

This out-and-back trail consists mostly of hard-packed gravel and dirt. As you veer onto the section at (34.65449, -84.17772), be mindful of seasonal gate closures. This trail features a few deeper ruts and narrower passages, making it difficult to find turn-around points. At the end of the trail, t...
Learn more about Long Creek Trail

Moss Hill, FSR 28B, is a fairly well-maintained seasonally closed road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. It is typical of the forest service roads in the immediate area being fairly well groomed and essentially a smooth gravel road. It is an out-and-back FSR, so you will get to see the ro...
Learn more about Moss Hill - FSR 28B

Forrest Service Road 18 Mulberry Gap Road is an easy gravel road that will allow you access to some of the most world-class mountain biking in the area. Several trails for hiking can be accessed from this road, as well. There is also some cool scenery along the trail like an old fire truck, interest...
Learn more about Mulberry Gap Road

This is an almost 6-mile loop that offers lots to do and see, including a water crossing, spots to fish, and Merrill Army Base on the northern end of the trail. Although the trail has been freshly graded, it remains mostly dirt, which can cause some slippery conditions when wet. In most sections, it...
Learn more about Montgomery Creek - FS 141

This route travels the southern portion of Johns Mountain, passing Hidden Creek and offering outstanding views. Throughout this route, you will travel a one-lane service road with rocky surfaces and minimal obstacles to navigate. Watch out for steep drop-offs and sharp turns along the route. This ro...
Learn more about Hidden Creek Road (955-955B)

Tatum Lead Road begins in the Northern end of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The access road is given right of way through private property. It starts out on Georgia's scenic byway on Highway 52. There is an abundance of signs on the private property with no trespassing and no parking signs. The...
Learn more about 631- Tatum Lead

This trail is on National Forest land. A hunting/fishing license or land pass is required to enter. Expect beautiful wooden views during spring and summer. The trail is half gravel and half dirt; rain will create a few washout ruts and some mud sections. There's a deep water pit with a mud bottom lo...
Learn more about Iron Stab

Bow Creek, FSR 955F, is a seasonally closed forest service road in the John Mountain Wildlife Management area. It is an in-and-out road and the travel time reflects this with the return trip. This forest service road affords great access for hunters with a few campsites along the way. Current 2024 M...
Learn more about Bow Creek - FSR 955F

If you are looking for group camping opportunities alongside a rushing creek, this is your trail! This route is very beginner-friendly, consisting mostly of loose gravel and dirt. Many families and larger groups car camp in designated areas along the creek on the west side of the road. Be sure to ar...
Learn more about Noontootla

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.)

Peeple's Lake begins in the heart of the city of Chatsworth. It is a dirt trail from beginning to the end, starting inside of a small residential area, and ending in the parking area of Rock Creek OHV trail (Less than 50" trails). The trail has heavy traffic with other vehicles pulling trailers, so ...
Learn more about 3 - Peeples Lake

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

Welcome to the Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail! This route takes you through the North Georgia mountains, passing right by the beginning of the historic AT. The trail is mostly dirt and gravel, with much of it wide enough for two cars. Along the way, you'll find small spurs that lead to d...
Learn more about Springer Mountain 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.)

Peeple's Lake begins in the heart of the city of Chatsworth. It is a dirt trail from beginning to the end, starting inside of a small residential area, and ending in the parking area of Rock Creek OHV trail (Less than 50" trails). The trail has heavy traffic with other vehicles pulling trailers, so ...
Learn more about 3 - Peeples Lake

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

Welcome to the Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail! This route takes you through the North Georgia mountains, passing right by the beginning of the historic AT. The trail is mostly dirt and gravel, with much of it wide enough for two cars. Along the way, you'll find small spurs that lead to d...
Learn more about Springer Mountain Trail