Plantation Ridge

Total Miles
2.0

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer

Trail Type

50" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This is a fun, more dynamic trail in the Houston Valley ORV Area. The trail is dug out and well used in sections, sitting a foot below the forest floor. The trail surface has a shallow texture with some loose rocks and shallow ruts, but nothing too rough. There's a tiny stream crossing and a few mud puddles depending on the season. Plantation Ridge features a shelfy traverse across a hillside, peppered with sharper corners that demand a bit more focus. You'll hit some longer climbs and steeper sections with gradual switchbacks. It's smooth overall, but keep an eye out for small branches or downed trees, though most large logs have been cut. This is one of the more engaging trails in the area.

Photos of Plantation Ridge

Plantation Ridge
Plantation Ridge

Difficulty

This is an easy ATV trail with a few more technical aspects compared to the surrounding trails, including gradual switchbacks, steeper sections, and some shelfy sections.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Plantation Ridge can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

The Houston Valley ORV system, south of Ringgold, Georgia, has 25 miles of easy ATV trails and is the largest Forest Service OHV system in Georgia. There is a huge paved parking area for trailers. Make sure to download the recreation.gov app to pay the $5 day use fee per ORV operator. The area is generally open from April through December 31, but can close after major rain events to let the trails dry. Call the Conasuaga Ranger District to check the status of the trails.

Plantation Ridge Map

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