Sandy Ford

Total Miles
4.5

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Sandy Ford
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Trail Overview

Sandy Ford is a short trail that holds an amazing surprise at the end. The road is regularly maintained; the biggest obstacle is a creek crossing that gets up to 18 inches deep but is passable by any truck or SUV. There are dispersed campsites along the route and if you're lucky to find it empty, there is a beachfront spot on the Chattooga River.

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Sandy Ford
Sandy Ford

Difficulty

Most of the trail is well-maintained gravel with a single shallow water crossing being the most difficult section. It still remains passable for any SUV or truck.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

D H
Oct 23, 2025
2017 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Beautiful ride in, albeit dusty. Took the FSR side road on the way out, but it was blocked by a large tree about halfway in.
Tyler Cole
Oct 17, 2025
2014 Lexus GX
Open
Normal
Dusty
Water levels were low at the crossing, any vehicle with acceptable clearance would have no problem. Including us, there were 3 groups camping at the beach but it did not feel crowded and we all had our own space. Fall colors were out and beautiful.
Durham Baker
Oct 11, 2025
2020 Subaru Ascent
Open
Normal
Durham Baker
Sep 06, 2025
1992 Ford F-Series
Open
Normal
Water crossing was easy, maybe 8 - 10 inches deep with a solid bottom. 1 mud hole after a storm, but otherwise pretty easy. I used 4wd in some parts, but 2wd is possible with some good momentum. You might have some problems with fwd, but decent clearance and tires are really all you need.

Sandy Ford can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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