Trail Overview

This 12+-mile trail runs through the Chattahoochee National Forest and weaves alongside the Chattahoochee River and several other smaller streams. The majority of the trail is wide enough for 2 full-size vehicles to pass and is maintained regularly. Some small washouts from recent rain will make the trail slow going at times, but it remains accessible to 2WD vehicles. Along this trail are opportunities for trout fishing, camping, and hiking to the plethora of amazing waterfalls.

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Difficulty

After recent rain, the trail quality diminishes and you will encounter several areas of washout, but this area still remains accessible by most 2WD vehicles.

Technical Rating

Patrick P

Jun 20, 2026

Open

Excellent day for a ride. Most of the trail has been graded with fresh gravel. The north end has a few washout sections with standing water. Most of the dispersed camping sites were occupied.

Dale Newton

May 28, 2026

Open

The trail was mostly gravel. A few wash out from recent rain. One section was very muddy. We started from the southern end of the trail so most of our ride was an ascent. The muddy sections were a bit sketchy in the 2WD. But we have all terrain tires and made it through. I would not attempt this trail in a car. High clearance is necessary in some locations.

Alex Kelly OverLanding

May 17, 2026

Open

Open all the way back into Helen. Good condition, no issues with 2WD

Cody Moss

Mar 15, 2026

Open

wadih Marcano

Feb 07, 2026

Open

Randy A

Nov 29, 2025

Open

No one on the trail. Too cold to get out and take pics but still a beautiful drive. Two wheel drive all the way.

James Parsons

Nov 27, 2025

Open

Very easy basic well groomed trail. Gravel most of the way. Some sharp edge rocks that may damage past your car tires.

Jacob Edmond

Nov 24, 2025

Open

Lots of people hunting, camping and fishing out. We took the Augustine Gap trail ridge as the gates were open and it was beautiful.

Tyler Simmons

Nov 18, 2025

Open

It was really wet and muddy in 2 spots, it’s an easy ride and I stayed in 2wd the whole time. Lots of places to fish and camp for a while

Bill Wrye

Oct 25, 2025

Open

Nice color on the trees, road is in good condition.

Austin C

Sep 13, 2025

Open

Shannon Massey

Sep 07, 2025

Open

rain the night before. sunny/dry/mild weather. some puddles. mostly packed dirt & gravel, some ruts and washouts and rock gardens. Beautiful wildflowers throughout. fishing and camping spots throughout trail.

Chris Kinsey

Aug 15, 2025

Open

FS-44 is in good condition. A recent thunderstorm reduced the distance from the gravel road bed and standing water was minimal. The following spurs are closed currently: FS-44A (after Low Gap Campground), FS-44B, FS-44C, FS-44D, and FS-178.

Brent Blankinship

Jun 15, 2025

Open

Not a lot of people, very peaceful and accessible. I could have made the trip in a sedan.

Chett Thomason

Jun 02, 2025

Open

Gorgeous trail, campground to access horse trough falls was closed which was a huge bummer. Lots of great campsites and really good views in this trail.