Trail Overview

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 Park camping area consists of mostly hard-pack gravel roads that allow easy passing of oncoming traffic. When entering from the trailhead from Nimblewill Road, you can expect a winding, narrow dirt-based trail with some portions consisting mostly of stone. Following rainfall, there will be areas of standing water that can exceed 24 inches deep. There are convenient detours around the larger puddles along the way. The trail is heavily shaded during Spring and Summer, with better mountain views in the Fall. Check with the Blue Ridge Ranger District during winter months due to trail closures in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Vehicles accessing this trail are required to be licensed.

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Difficulty

Rating 2 due to the narrow portions of the trail that make passing another vehicle difficult.

History

Nimblewill Road parallels a portion of the Appalachian Trail and conected to the legendary hiker, MJ Eberhart, the Nimblewill Nomad.

Technical Rating

Heather

Jun 12, 2026

Open

Tight trail in spots, expect pinstripes.

Zach Hudson

Jun 07, 2026

Open

This trail was tighter and more difficult than nimblewill I turned off of.

Sean Clark

May 16, 2026

Open

Tight trail and probably more of a 3 on the difficult scale on at least the Nimblewill side.

Jackie Jones

May 10, 2026

Open

Ok this was not a 2 whatsoever. Got mildly easier as you got closer to the park but the Nimblewill side and most of the rest of it was basically just super narrow and mud. I’m on 37s and we had no issue but it was… not a 2.

Shannon Lilly

Apr 23, 2026

Open

First half is level .5 the rest is level 2. I have a stock jeep with 33s and we had no issues. Super fun!

Mark Whittier

Apr 18, 2026

Open

The top section near Nimblewill is NOT easy 2. It is moderate 5, requiring high clearance 4x4. Rutted in patches and rocky in others, it's not overly challenging. Just narrow, with a tight Rhodo tunnel as you approach the unlocked gate at Amicalola Crk Rd, which is smooth gravel

Joseph Sahin

Apr 12, 2026

Open

We went with three full size pickup trucks, the beginning of the trail is pretty easy but after coming to narrow road with trees it is pretty tight and gets muddy afterwards. Although there are few escape routes, if you do not want to get in the mud. For the first part of the trail I believe you can go with any car although after passing trees high clearance vehicle is recommended.

Lyndon Pham

Apr 11, 2026

Open

Scott Margherio

Apr 05, 2026

Open

Ride through creek, Mountain View’s, some small rocks, mud and water and rocks once you get off the county road by the church.

Richard winger

Apr 03, 2026

Open

Trial closed near the end

Jacob Smith

Mar 14, 2026

Open

THIS IS NOT A LEVEL 2. HAD TO USE 4H For some big rocks at the beginning coming off of Nimblewill. Really tight and narrow with rough pointed up rocks and deep deep ruts.

Allen Irwin

Mar 13, 2026

Open

I'd say the upper half of the trail, definitely more than a level 2. Some rock obstacles and some decent size mud puddles. Pretty tight along the way as well. Little bit of pin stripping. Couple nice dispersed sites though

Dusty_ Fenders

Mar 06, 2026

Open

I verified/confirmed that the trail was open with an Amicalola State Park employee at the lodge prior to traveling on the trail. Direction traveled…Amicalola SP to Nimblewell Rd. (‘22 Ram Rebel) The State Park side was hard packed and easy. Once you pass a private road and turn left overgrowth begins, followed by a few rutted areas and narrow sections. Mud hole for you sloppy fellas with an easy bypass. After hair pin corner to the right (closer to Nimblewill Rd) the trail gets a bit over grown. Definitely not an enjoyable experience in a full size rig. Chest pounding Wranglers/Tacomas/4 Runners with titanium stones may enjoy this one. Would be extra zesty after rain. Ride safe.

Lyndon Pham

Feb 20, 2026

Open

Gate is closed at Amicalola/High Shoals but it's not locked. The trail from Nimblewell is full of mud holes, puddles up to 2-3ft, and pinstriping as the trail becomes as wide as my Outback. High clearance and good tires are required for that section.

Tommy W

Feb 15, 2026

Open

Extreme washout, overgrowth, and partial obstruction from junction of Nimblewill road to Appalachian Appr. Trl. Large unlocked swing gate when approaching from Amicalola Falls but no signage or warnings when approaching from Nimblewill Rd. 2ft wade pool around halfway on obstructed section. High ground clearance required and be cautious of protruding rocks. Rest of the trail is well maintained.