Dirt Bike Trails
Near Norcross, Georgia

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.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 a well-maintained and traveled road, so be prepared for frequent s...
Learn more about Murder Creek

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 trail begins at the intersection near the Army Ranger Base, across from Mt. Zion Baptist Church (34.62794, -84.10149). The church parking lot offers some parking opportunities for loading and offloading vehicles. There are a few switchbacks along the trail, and most of the terrain consists of d...
Learn more about Cooper's Gap

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

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

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

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

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.)

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

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

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

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.)

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

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

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