Dirt Bike Trails
Near Clermont, Georgia

This trail begins at the jackknife section at 34.64547, -84.03388, where Blue Ridge transitions onto Horseshoe Ridge. This trail welcomes more intermediate technical off-roaders. While it offers a fun adventure, you will encounter deeper ruts along the narrow road, larger rocks, and potentially down...
Learn more about Horseshoe Ridge

This short, directional connector trail runs north to south and closely mirrors the terrain and features of Trail J. It serves as a mileage-saving shortcut, bypassing a portion of the main J loop. The trail winds gently through the forest with lots of leaf cover, small roots, and easy curves, though...
Learn more about Peggy Creek Connector H

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 a little off the trail to pitch camp. Most camps are not maintained and can be used for disper...
Learn more about Tray Mountain Trail

Trail D is a 1.3-mile two-way access route that connects the main ATV Trail 192 to the more challenging trails C and E on the western side of the trail system. Beginning at its southern junction with 192, the trail is wide with gently curving sections--some of which are blind corners, but designed t...
Learn more about Hightower Loop Connector Trail D

ATV Trail 192 serves as the main two-way corridor providing access from the parking area to the southern entry point of Trail D. It begins at a 50-inch pinch point and is designated for ATV/dirt bike use only--horses are not permitted. The trail is relatively wide to accommodate two-way traffic and ...
Learn more about Parking Lot Trail 192

Trail J is a two-mile, directional ATV loop ridden clockwise, offering an easy and enjoyable ride through forested terrain. The trail features gentle rollers, minor ruts, roots, and rocks, with occasional springtime mud puddles. Riders will encounter a few tighter turns, including one notable switch...
Learn more about Sally Free Trail J

Dockey Lake Recreation Area Trail is a 1.9-mile gravel road in the Chattahoochee National Forest, providing easy access to nearby campgrounds and recreation spaces. Open to all vehicle types, the trail offers a peaceful forested drive with no technical challenges. While simple in terrain, it’s a use...
Learn more about Dockey Lake Recreation Area Trail

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 south, you will encounter Austin Cemetery on the left. It is easy to pass if you are not looking for it...
Learn more about Georgia Mountain Orchard

This dirt bike-only trail starts at a pinch point off of the main ATV corridor 192, and is one-way directional north-to-south. It flows through mellow forested terrain, following the natural curvature of the mountain, featuring mild exposure and moderate technical elements such as small roots and ro...
Learn more about Double Bridges Trail F

Ridge Top is a short but technical half-mile segment running directionally south to north between Trails D and B. Considered one of the more challenging trails in the system, it features several embedded rock obstacles--ramped, foot-and-a-half-high boulders--that require riding up their faces. While...
Learn more about Ridge Top Trail C

This directional trail runs south to north in a clockwise loop and is one of the more challenging routes in the system. It opens with a sharp switchback featuring rocks and roots on the inside line, then continues climbing with additional embedded rock sections. After passing the intersection with t...
Learn more about Whoop De Dos

Trail B is a one-way, southwest-to-northeast ATV trail that provides an easier alternative to the more technical parallel trail Whoop De Dos. It features sharp corners and a shelf-like traverse along the edge of the hillside, with moderate width and a surface often obscured by heavy leaf cover, but ...
Learn more about Copperhead Trail B

Trail A is a directional connector running south to north, known for its consistent and steep ascent. The southern entrance is the most technical section, featuring loose rocks, roots, and embedded rock that challenge traction early on. The narrow path climbs steeply, weaving through trees and remai...
Learn more about Rattlesnake Trail A

Trail E is a 1.6-mile clockwise ATV loop and one of the longer routes in the area, a great spot to do a couple laps to tack on mileage before your ride is over. Starting at the end of Trail D, it features more pronounced elevation changes, including a mix of steeper climbs and descents, sharper corn...
Learn more about Hightower Loop Trail E

This trail takes you past a stunning rock formation in the North Georgia mountains. The path is mostly hard-packed, level gravel, making it accessible for adventurers of all skill levels. As you travel through the Chattahoochee National Forest, you'll find a few opportunities along this trail for di...
Learn more about Blue Ridge FS #42 E

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 pass in most sections. However, it's important to remember safe driving practices due to some steep cu...
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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 throughout the region, this section of national forest seems less trav...
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Chester Knob Upper Trail is a narrow 2.4-mile dirt and gravel path winding through mountainous forest in the Chattahoochee National Forest. While not heavily technical, riders should be cautious of steep drop-offs on the right side when ascending. A few scattered rocks add a minor challenge along th...
Learn more about Chester Knob Upper Trail

Chester Knob Lower is a short, wooded trail in the Chattahoochee National Forest that gradually descends toward the Nottely River. The 1-mile route is made up of packed dirt and forest floor, making it a smooth and scenic connector for smaller off-road vehicles. The trail winds through dense mountai...
Learn more about Chester Knob Lower Trail

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 within the WMA area. Multiple areas can be found for camping, especially along the Middle Fork Broad River. If camping, p...
Learn more about Red Root Road- FS 92

This trail begins at the jackknife section at 34.64547, -84.03388, where Blue Ridge transitions onto Horseshoe Ridge. This trail welcomes more intermediate technical off-roaders. While it offers a fun adventure, you will encounter deeper ruts along the narrow road, larger rocks, and potentially down...
Learn more about Horseshoe Ridge

This short, directional connector trail runs north to south and closely mirrors the terrain and features of Trail J. It serves as a mileage-saving shortcut, bypassing a portion of the main J loop. The trail winds gently through the forest with lots of leaf cover, small roots, and easy curves, though...
Learn more about Peggy Creek Connector H

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 a little off the trail to pitch camp. Most camps are not maintained and can be used for disper...
Learn more about Tray Mountain Trail

Trail D is a 1.3-mile two-way access route that connects the main ATV Trail 192 to the more challenging trails C and E on the western side of the trail system. Beginning at its southern junction with 192, the trail is wide with gently curving sections--some of which are blind corners, but designed t...
Learn more about Hightower Loop Connector Trail D

This trail begins at the jackknife section at 34.64547, -84.03388, where Blue Ridge transitions onto Horseshoe Ridge. This trail welcomes more intermediate technical off-roaders. While it offers a fun adventure, you will encounter deeper ruts along the narrow road, larger rocks, and potentially down...
Learn more about Horseshoe Ridge

Dockey Lake Recreation Area Trail is a 1.9-mile gravel road in the Chattahoochee National Forest, providing easy access to nearby campgrounds and recreation spaces. Open to all vehicle types, the trail offers a peaceful forested drive with no technical challenges. While simple in terrain, it’s a use...
Learn more about Dockey Lake Recreation Area Trail

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 south, you will encounter Austin Cemetery on the left. It is easy to pass if you are not looking for it...
Learn more about Georgia Mountain Orchard

This trail takes you past a stunning rock formation in the North Georgia mountains. The path is mostly hard-packed, level gravel, making it accessible for adventurers of all skill levels. As you travel through the Chattahoochee National Forest, you'll find a few opportunities along this trail for di...
Learn more about Blue Ridge FS #42 E