COL Hough Road

Trail Overview

COL Hough Road connects US Route 23 at the east end and the Bear Gap Road at the west end of the trail. It is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into 2-foot deep mud holes after heavy rain. The road is not always wide enough for two vehicles to pass. 4WD and High-Clearance are recommended, especially during Winter. There's one permanent water crossing on the trail. All vehicles must be street legal. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest provides the finest outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resources in Georgia. Featuring nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties, thousands of miles of clear-running streams and rivers, approximately 850 miles of recreation trails, and dozens of campgrounds, picnic areas, and other recreation activity opportunities, these lands are rich in natural scenery, history, and culture. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest offers a variety of activities such as camping, OHV riding, boating, and target shooting.

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Difficulty

Easy road that can be technically challenging after heavy rain or in the winter. There's one permanent water crossing.

History

Georgia's only national forest offers 867,000 acres of scenery, history, and culture to explore.

Technical Rating

COL Hough Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")
• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike