This can be considered the main access route into the Beasley Knob OHV area in the Chattahoochee National Forest. It is mostly a wide gravel roadway. Some of the trails in the Beasley area are… Learn more about Beasley Knob 93a
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Beasley Knob Trail 93
This loop trail begins and ends from the trailhead area along 93a. The trail is mostly level 3 or less except for one short hill climb that ends with several large boulders that have been… Learn more about Beasley Knob Trail 93
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Winding Stair Mountain Trail
This route through the Chattahoochee National Forest takes you deep into the rolling Appalachian Mountains up the Winding Stair Mountain Trail. The iconic Winding Stair portion of the trail takes you up the mountainside overlooking… Learn more about Winding Stair Mountain Trail
Total Miles
19.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tray Mountain Trail
This trail is very popular among 4x4 enthusiasts. It is a straightforward drive, although it gets more difficult and tricky as you get to the higher elevations. There are many locations along the trail and… Learn more about Tray Mountain Trail
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trail 1 FR 420-1
This road starts at the end of River Road in Tellico at State Line Campground. The first mile of the road is single-track asphalt. When it changes over to gravel, you will have some areas… Learn more about Trail 1 FR 420-1
Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi
FR126 Waucheesi Bald
The trail to Waucheesi Bald is a gravel trail. The trail has been recently re-graveled. It is a two-way road so make sure you watch for oncoming traffic. The road will take you along Bald… Learn more about FR126 Waucheesi Bald
Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Shuler Creek
This trail has easy access gravel road off Highway 68 in Farner. The road is 2 vehicles wide and has mostly gentle elevations. It starts out running parallel to the Hiwassee River and then a… Learn more about Shuler Creek
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
North River Rd to Upper Santeetlah - 81
This trek starts at North River which is a well-maintained gravel road and then transitions to the Upper Santeetlah(81) trail which is less maintained. The Upper Santeetlah is not too bad and can be navigated… Learn more about North River Rd to Upper Santeetlah - 81
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Upper Santeetlah - 81
This is a very easy and maintained gravel road. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. There are lots of places to camp but you are required to camp in designated areas...we saw some… Learn more about Upper Santeetlah - 81
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bush Head Gap Road
Relatively easy trail with no serious obstacles, but the route is very overgrown and only one vehicle wide. If you drive a full-size vehicle, prepare for scratches on the vehicle. If you look at a… Learn more about Bush Head Gap Road
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
North River Shortcut - 216
This is a very easy and recently maintained gravel road. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Lots of places to camp but you are required to camp in designated areas. There is no… Learn more about North River Shortcut - 216
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wolf Laurel - 81F
This trail is not too bad but can be rutted in places and loose gravel on steep grades. The views from this trail are great, especially in the winter when the leaves are off the… Learn more about Wolf Laurel - 81F
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Ditney Mountain (66)
Ditney Mountain Trail (66) is a rocky trail with narrow twists and turns and a few fun mud holes. Be sure you are in a rig you don't mind limbs scratching alongside your rig. A… Learn more about Ditney Mountain (66)
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Georgia WMA: Dawson Forest
These trails are located in the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area, governed by the Georgia DNR. A hunting or fishing license is required to be in this area. There are several trails and campsites along… Learn more about Georgia WMA: Dawson Forest
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Old Furnace Road FSR 76
This road begins right across from Tellico Beach, which is a great place to eat if you're in the Tellico area. The road starts with an easy climb with great views of the surrounding mountains… Learn more about Old Furnace Road FSR 76
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi
Little Gassaway - Trail NF45
This is a reasonably well-maintained road that starts at Ocoee Number Three Dam. It is one of the main access trails for the Big Frog Wilderness Area Trails. You will gain almost 1000 feet of… Learn more about Little Gassaway - Trail NF45
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Peavine Sheeds - CR 221
This is a nice easy-to-navigate trail in the Big Frog Mountain Wilderness, part of the Cherokee National Forest. The trail is fairly well-maintained so it should be accessible to almost any vehicle. Several areas along… Learn more about Peavine Sheeds - CR 221
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Big Frog - FS 62
This trail is less maintained than the other trails in the area. There are some places with deep ruts and one place that is off-camber that we marked with 18 degrees of roll. I would… Learn more about Big Frog - FS 62
Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Brown Bottom Road
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… Learn more about Brown Bottom Road
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Lake Tugaloo
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… Learn more about Lake Tugaloo
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bullet Creek Ellis Creek 44
This is an easy trail that can be driven by any vehicle. There are a few places on the road to see some great views. Very peaceful drive through the woods. There are several places… Learn more about Bullet Creek Ellis Creek 44
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
FS 221 - Big Frog
This is a well-groomed, gravel, fire service road. You do not need a 4x4 to do this trail. We did not have cell service (Verizon) on this trail. In the fall there should be some… Learn more about FS 221 - Big Frog
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Falls Branch Road - FS 374
This forest service road is gravel and easy to navigate, there are a few rough places along the trail but nothing difficult. It is located in the Big Frog mountain wilderness which is part of… Learn more about Falls Branch Road - FS 374
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Guard Camp Road
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… Learn more about Guard Camp Road
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Starr Mountain Road 220
This is a well-maintained gravel Forest Service road. You do not need anything special to drive this road. You may see some deer. There is a bridge close to the end of the road that… Learn more about Starr Mountain Road 220
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi
Spring Creek FSR 27
This gravel road runs beside the Hiwassee River for the first 2.25 miles, which is stunning. At mile 1.25, there is a place to park for a hike to what some people call Lookout Rock.… Learn more about Spring Creek FSR 27
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Starr Mountain Road 297
This is a relatively easy gravel road to navigate. There are a few rocky areas and some ruts that may require some vehicle clearance. The road is two-way traffic, so watch as you go around… Learn more about Starr Mountain Road 297
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Long Creek Falls - FSR 757
This is the 4x4 segment of Turkey Ridge Road or FSR 757 to Long Creek Falls. This is a technical route that leads down to Long Creek Falls and an overlook over the Chattoga River.… Learn more about Long Creek Falls - FSR 757
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Woodall Shoals - Road 757
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… Learn more about Woodall Shoals - Road 757
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Long Creek Falls - RD 755
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… Learn more about Long Creek Falls - RD 755
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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