Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Scotland, Georgia

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Bullard Altamaha River Loop

Central Georgia woods in country farm land trail that is very scenic with vegetation and animals. This trail follows along the Altamaha River that the World Famous Survivor Man Show couldn't complete. Watch to see…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Satilla WMA Tour

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure through one of Georgia's remarkable Wildlife Management Areas--Little Satilla. This scenic route offers a stunning mix of natural beauty, including stretches of mud, clay, and sand that promise both excitement…
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Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

Trail to Hidden Lake

This is a beautiful winding sandy, rocky, and muddy scenic trail through one of the most scenic areas southeast Georgia has to offer. This is a mild trail with a long tidal water crossing (watch…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Trail to Miller Landing

Southeast Georgia's typical trail runs from sandy bottoms to small rocks and even some small water crossings. This trail leads to a beautiful landing called Miller Landing, where you can swim, fish, or put your…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Trail to Wesley Lake

This trail is a combination of sandy, water crossing (which could be deep at times, so be mindful of tides and Rainfall), and has a gravel bottom where it needs to be to help with…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Hitchiti

Hitchiti is a well-maintained gravel trail. There's a bridge over scenic Falling Creek just after you pass through the gate. The trail then winds through an experimental demonstration area, mostly pines, where the US Forest…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Oconee Southern Traverse (Segment 3)

This trail travels through the Oconee National Forest and Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge. All of the roads are well maintained, and minimal obstacles should be expected to be encountered. Depending on road closures, there are…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Barrington Ferry

Barrington Ferry is a sandy run down to Barrington County Campground and boat launch. Free camping and river access are available to Harper Lake, connecting to the Altamaha River. It is a fairly well-maintained road…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bridge Out Trail

This scenic 9-mile trail winds through a diverse mix of terrain--ranging from sun-dappled pine ridges and shaded hardwood bottoms to gravel roads and shallow creek fords. It's an off-road adventurer's dream, offering peaceful solitude, abundant…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

West Vaco Road

This straightforward gravel trail winds through the heart of the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, offering travelers a chance to experience the landscape in its natural state. The route showcases the region's characteristic terrain, consisting mainly…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Little Rock Wildlife Drive

Scenic path for wildlife spotting directly off of the main road. This trail is mostly maintained gravel with some small inclines, which may be difficult after recent rain. This trail features some amazing hiking trails…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Sugar Hill Road

This trail runs partly through the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge and highlights the region's characteristic terrain, primarily gravel with scattered water and mud holes that can vary in size depending on recent weather conditions. Portions…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Pond 11a Access Road

This out-and-back trail is located within the Piedmont Wildlife Refuge and offers travelers an opportunity to experience the area's distinctive terrain and scenery. The route is composed primarily of gravel, with occasional small water holes…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Anderson Bottoms Road

This trail is located within the Piedmont Wildlife Refuge and offers visitors a glimpse of the area's characteristic terrain. The route consists primarily of gravel, with occasional water and mud holes that can vary in…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Oconee Southern Traverse - 1068 (Segment 2)

This portion of the Oconee forest has well maintained service roads throughout with minimal-to-no obstacles to encounter. Wildlife such as deer and turkey are often seen so situational awareness should be maintained while driving to…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Chehaw - FS 1022

This out-and-back trail is tucked away within the Oconee National Forest, offering a quiet and somewhat secluded experience for those who enjoy exploring less-traveled paths. The route itself is a narrow, single-lane gravel trail, flanked…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Oconee Starr

Oconee Starr is a fun and easy drive showcasing vibrant red dirt roads, southern pine forests, hardwood forests, and natural streams. This trail is split between Oconee National Forest and Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, spanning…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Natural Rock Crossing

This is a short trail off of Oconee Starr that is worth exploring. This trail features a beautiful water crossing, which stands true to the name of the trail. It is a mostly gravel road,…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp / Wi

Barron Russell Road

Barron Russell Road is a scenic drive through Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge on a well-maintained gravel road with plenty of open areas near the road to view wildlife. The road is in good shape with…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Lower Falling Creek - FS 1023

This trail extends through the Oconee National Forest and showcases the characteristic terrain of the area--predominantly gravel with scattered water and mud holes that may vary in size depending on recent weather conditions. It ends…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Oconee Southern Traverse (Segment 1)

This route begins at the northern end of Burgess Road (1120), a well-maintained gravel service road that leads to Martins Mill Road. At this split, travelers should turn right as taking a left will lead…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Scenic Juliette

Scenic Juliette stands true to its name, passing through highland forests of southern pines before slowly descending down to hardwood forest with revealing views of the Ocmulgee River. This fun drive is best started from…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Felton McMichael Road

This route is gravel-covered throughout and a well-maintained road within the Oconee National Forest. It cuts between Lower Falling Circle Road and Starr Road. Minimal to no obstacles should be expected even when muddy conditions…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Little Suwannee Road - Osceola NF 291

The Little Suwannee Road, also known as Osceola National Forest Road 291, is a 12-mile road that starts at US-441. It takes you through the northwestern part of the Osceola National Forest from south to…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp

Ocmulgee Camp Loop

Ocmulgee Camp Loop is a great short trail of well-maintained gravel road with large-sized gravel chunks. It is complete with a nice dispersed camping area at the Ocmulgee multi-use trailhead for hiking, equestrian, and biking.…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Pope Loop

Pope Loop is an easy meandering drive through southern pine forests with harvested areas creating ideal hunting locations. This loop is topped off with a designated dispersed hunt camp called Gladesville. Pope Loop is a…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Harmon Rye - FS 1111

This trail meanders through sections of the Oconee National Forest, providing visitors with an immersive experience of the region's natural landscape. Approximately halfway along the route, there is a quarter-mile stretch bordered by private property…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa / Su

Oak Grove Methodist Church

This route is entirely within the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, a 15,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River. This route spurs from Pine Grove Inn Road and leads to the Old Oak Grove Methodist Church. The…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Cypress Swamp Trail

Explore a blackwater oasis along the Savannah River in Hampton County. The major property is the Webb Wildlife Center with the Palachucola and Hamilton Ridge areas on either side. Many of the trails through the…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Brier Creek Access

This route is entirely within the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, a 15,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River. A fishing and/or hunting license is required to legally enter the property and can be obtained via georgiawildlife.com/tuckahoe-wma.…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

ATV Trails Near Scotland, Georgia

Hitchiti

Hitchiti is a well-maintained gravel trail. There's a bridge over scenic Falling Creek just after you pass through the gate. The trail then winds through an experimental demonstration area, mostly pines, where the US Forest…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Little Suwannee Road - Osceola NF 291

The Little Suwannee Road, also known as Osceola National Forest Road 291, is a 12-mile road that starts at US-441. It takes you through the northwestern part of the Osceola National Forest from south to…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp

Cypress Swamp Trail

Explore a blackwater oasis along the Savannah River in Hampton County. The major property is the Webb Wildlife Center with the Palachucola and Hamilton Ridge areas on either side. Many of the trails through the…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Brier Creek Access

This route is entirely within the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, a 15,000-acre property bordering the Savannah River. A fishing and/or hunting license is required to legally enter the property and can be obtained via georgiawildlife.com/tuckahoe-wma.…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Scotland, Georgia

Bullard Altamaha River Loop

Central Georgia woods in country farm land trail that is very scenic with vegetation and animals. This trail follows along the Altamaha River that the World Famous Survivor Man Show couldn't complete. Watch to see…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Trail to Hidden Lake

This is a beautiful winding sandy, rocky, and muddy scenic trail through one of the most scenic areas southeast Georgia has to offer. This is a mild trail with a long tidal water crossing (watch…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Trail to Miller Landing

Southeast Georgia's typical trail runs from sandy bottoms to small rocks and even some small water crossings. This trail leads to a beautiful landing called Miller Landing, where you can swim, fish, or put your…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Trail to Wesley Lake

This trail is a combination of sandy, water crossing (which could be deep at times, so be mindful of tides and Rainfall), and has a gravel bottom where it needs to be to help with…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Hitchiti

Hitchiti is a well-maintained gravel trail. There's a bridge over scenic Falling Creek just after you pass through the gate. The trail then winds through an experimental demonstration area, mostly pines, where the US Forest…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Little Suwannee Road - Osceola NF 291

The Little Suwannee Road, also known as Osceola National Forest Road 291, is a 12-mile road that starts at US-441. It takes you through the northwestern part of the Osceola National Forest from south to…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp