Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Cleveland, Georgia

Anyone who's heard the old country song can probably picture the beautiful state of Georgia. It's a land of green hillsides, charming southern towns dotted with white picket fences, and sunny fields tied together by…
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First entering Raven Cliff, there is a day-use area with parking and bathrooms. After continuing on the gravel road, you are greeted by the many hiking trails and walk-in campsites along Dukes Creek that eventually…
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This trail is very popular among 4x4 enthusiasts. It is a straightforward drive, although it gets more difficult and tricky as you get to the higher elevations. There are many locations along the trail and…
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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…
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FS-44A, Upper Low Gap Creek, is the first spur located on FS-44 coming from Poplar Stump Rd. Low Gap Campground is located within 100 yards after turning onto FS-44A and offers camping, picnicking, and fishing.…
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Boggs Creek trail is a fantastic little trail. The trail forks with a small water crossing to the right and runs more into the Chattoachoo National Forest. If you stay straight at the fork it…
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FS 639, Blue Mountain Spring, is a beautiful, peaceful, easily navigated trail that parallels US Highway 19 and is located in the Chestatee Wildlife Management Area and Chattahoochee National Forest. FS 639's nearly 3 miles…
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Can you say waterfalls? This trail follows Dicks Creek all the way up to the top of the mountain. The trail is closed at the top due to washouts but you can walk to the…
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Indian Grave Gap Trail connects CR 17 at the north end and the Tray Mountain Trail at the south end. It's a beautiful loop, if you add the Indian Corbin Creek to your route. There…
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Chester Knob Upper Trail is a narrow 2.4-mile dirt and gravel path winding through mountainous forest in the Chattahoochee National Forest. While not heavily technical, riders should be cautious of steep drop-offs on the right…
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Corbin Creek Trail connects CR 17 at the north end and the Tray Mountain Trail at the south end. It's a beautiful loop, if you add the Indian Grave Gap to your route. There are…
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Chester Knob Lower is a short, wooded trail in the Chattahoochee National Forest that gradually descends toward the Nottely River. The 1-mile route is made up of packed dirt and forest floor, making it a…
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Dockey Lake Recreation Area Trail is a 1.9-mile gravel road in the Chattahoochee National Forest, providing easy access to nearby campgrounds and recreation spaces. Open to all vehicle types, the trail offers a peaceful forested…
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Bob Creek is a short out-and-back trail that often gets overlooked due to its short nature, however, there are some great features for the outdoor enthusiast. What this trail lacks in difficulty, it makes up…
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Gurley Creek (FS 137) is a narrow, natural trail with some overgrown vegetation. Gurley Falls was once accessible from FS-137. The trail terminates at a large open turnaround and a guardrail blocking the remainder of…
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If you are searching for an easy trail with campsites and fishing spots available along the way, this one is for you. Well-known among the Georgia offroading crowd and a favorite with locals, this trail…
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This trail takes you past a stunning rock formation in the North Georgia mountains. The path is mostly hard-packed, level gravel, making it accessible for adventurers of all skill levels. As you travel through the…
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Trail J is a two-mile, directional ATV loop ridden clockwise, offering an easy and enjoyable ride through forested terrain. The trail features gentle rollers, minor ruts, roots, and rocks, with occasional springtime mud puddles. Riders…
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This short, directional connector trail runs north to south and closely mirrors the terrain and features of Trail J. It serves as a mileage-saving shortcut, bypassing a portion of the main J loop. The trail…
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ATV Trail 192 serves as the main two-way corridor providing access from the parking area to the southern entry point of Trail D. It begins at a 50-inch pinch point and is designated for ATV/dirt…
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Red Root Road, also known as FSR 92, is a route that traverses the Lake Russel WMA from just outside Toccoa, GA to Mt. Airy, GA. This route can be used to access seasonal routes…
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This dirt bike-only trail starts at a pinch point off of the main ATV corridor 192, and is one-way directional north-to-south. It flows through mellow forested terrain, following the natural curvature of the mountain, featuring…
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Looking for some camping, and maybe a visit to a historic cemetery from the 1800s? Then this is your trail. Not long, as it is closed part-way through, it does offer a great intro to…
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Trail B is a one-way, southwest-to-northeast ATV trail that provides an easier alternative to the more technical parallel trail Whoop De Dos. It features sharp corners and a shelf-like traverse along the edge of the…
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Trail D is a 1.3-mile two-way access route that connects the main ATV Trail 192 to the more challenging trails C and E on the western side of the trail system. Beginning at its southern…
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This trail offers a few great camping sites and plenty of pinstriping toward the end for those looking to get adventurous. It is accessible from the north via Duncan Ridge (always open) then south a…
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A beautiful gravel road along the west side of Seed Lake. The road is well-maintained and usually wide enough for two cars to pass. The Lake Seed Recreation Area offers a swimming area for kids…
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Trail E is a 1.6-mile clockwise ATV loop and one of the longer routes in the area, a great spot to do a couple laps to tack on mileage before your ride is over. Starting…
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Georgia Mountain Orchard Road is an easy route into the Lake Russel WMA. This route begins just outside of Cornelia, Georgia. This road can be driven in 2WD and is a relaxing trek overall. Driving…
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Hospital Cove trail is a main access trail inside of Beasley Knob OHV area. The trail is mostly gravel with some dirt and provides a route to a pair of the more challenging trails in…
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