West of Table Rock you will find this scenic out-and-back diversion. It's a nice addition to add some more challenging riding or driving to the main South Carolina Adventure Route loop. Along its path, you… Learn more about Jumping Off - SCAR Alternate
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Fall Creek - FSR 722
This trail follows along one the the many Chattoga River plateau's that overlook the Wild and Scenic River. This is a maintained trail that is mostly gravel with many washboard sections. Camping is allowed in… Learn more about Fall Creek - FSR 722
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lake Tugaloo
This route leads down to Lake Tugaloo; which is the end of the Wild and Scenic Chattoga River and creates the border of South Carolina and Georgia. Lake Tugaloo is a perfect place to stop… Learn more about Lake Tugaloo
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Long Creek Falls - RD 755
This trail leads to the trailhead for Long Creek Falls, one of the most iconic falls along the wild and scenic Chattoga River. This trail leads from the main highway to the large parking area… Learn more about Long Creek Falls - RD 755
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Woodall Shoals - Road 757
This trail leading to Woodall Shoals is the second-to-last rafting takeout along the Chattooga River. This maintained gravel road leads to the trailhead that leads to a perfect location to cool off in an Appalachian… Learn more about Woodall Shoals - Road 757
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Chattooga River - FSR 769
This trail follows along one the the many Chattooga River plateau's that overlook the Wild and Scenic River. This is a maintained trail that is mostly gravel with many washboard sections. Camping is allowed in… Learn more about Chattooga River - FSR 769
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Long Creek Falls - FSR 757
This is the 4x4 segment of Turkey Ridge Road or FSR 757 to Long Creek Falls. This is a technical route that leads down to Long Creek Falls and an overlook over the Chattoga River.… Learn more about Long Creek Falls - FSR 757
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Guard Camp Road
Guard Camp Road is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Cornelia, GA. Nearby, you can visit Tallulah Gorge, view the waterfalls, explore downtown Clayton and fish in the numerous waterways. While camping is available… Learn more about Guard Camp Road
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Brown Bottom Road
Brown Bottom Road is located in the center of a section of the Chattahoochee National Forest outside of Cornelia, GA. This road is wide, covered in large gravel and wide enough for two vehicles to… Learn more about Brown Bottom Road
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Turner Trail
This trail is in the Oconee National Forest, with the entrance just south of Springfield Church off US HWY 278. There are private lands mixed with federal lands. It's a pretty trail with creeks, lined… Learn more about Turner Trail
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wash Creek FR 5000
This is an easy road that does not require 4x4. The road is not maintained when it has snowed. You gain 945 feet of elevation, but it is very gradual. There are several places along… Learn more about Wash Creek FR 5000
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trail 1 - Wayehutta Loop
Wayehutta is a public OHV trail system in the Nantahala National Forest. Most of the trails in this system are accessible with anything from a dirt bike to a SxS. No 4x4s are allowed on… Learn more about Trail 1 - Wayehutta Loop
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Tray Mountain Trail
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… Learn more about Tray Mountain Trail
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cowee Bald
This trail features elevation changes, switchbacks, some rocky terrain, a few washboard areas, and blind curves with potential oncoming vehicles. The path is one vehicle wide with places to pass. Not a high degree of… Learn more about Cowee Bald
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Oconee Southern Traverse (Segment 1)
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Beasley Knob Trail 93
This loop trail begins and ends from the trailhead area along 93a. The trail is mostly level 3 or less except for one short hill climb that ends with several large boulders that have been… Learn more about Beasley Knob Trail 93
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Beasley Knob 93a
This can be considered the main access route into the Beasley Knob OHV area in the Chattahoochee National Forest. It is mostly a wide gravel roadway. Some of the trails in the Beasley area are… Learn more about Beasley Knob 93a
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Hurricane Creek
Hurricane Creek is a one-way trail you enter from the westbound lane of Interstate 40. The trail gets tight in many areas; there is not enough room to turn around. You will encounter steep drops… Learn more about Hurricane Creek
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Wi / Sp
Brown Gap Road
This route will take you from the higher elevations back towards Hartford. It generally a mild road, but a few sections include ruts and mud holes that might be more challenging during rainy weather. Be… Learn more about Brown Gap Road
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Winding Stair Mountain Trail
This route through the Chattahoochee National Forest takes you deep into the rolling Appalachian Mountains up the Winding Stair Mountain Trail. The iconic Winding Stair portion of the trail takes you up the mountainside overlooking… Learn more about Winding Stair Mountain Trail
Total Miles
19.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Toe River Trail
This trail starts off Blue Ridge Parkway near Horse Trail Gap and Hewat Overlook in the Pisgah National Forest. The Gap and nearby overlooks offer breathtaking views at sunrise and sunset. It is a fairly… Learn more about Toe River Trail
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Georgia WMA: Dawson Forest
These trails are located in the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area, governed by the Georgia DNR. A hunting or fishing license is required to be in this area. There are several trails and campsites along… Learn more about Georgia WMA: Dawson Forest
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Upper Santeetlah - 81
This is a very easy and maintained gravel road. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. There are lots of places to camp but you are required to camp in designated areas...we saw some… Learn more about Upper Santeetlah - 81
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trail 1 FR 420-1
This road starts at the end of River Road in Tellico at State Line Campground. The first mile of the road is single-track asphalt. When it changes over to gravel, you will have some areas… Learn more about Trail 1 FR 420-1
Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi
Wolf Laurel - 81F
This trail is not too bad but can be rutted in places and loose gravel on steep grades. The views from this trail are great, especially in the winter when the leaves are off the… Learn more about Wolf Laurel - 81F
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
North River Rd to Upper Santeetlah - 81
This trek starts at North River which is a well-maintained gravel road and then transitions to the Upper Santeetlah(81) trail which is less maintained. The Upper Santeetlah is not too bad and can be navigated… Learn more about North River Rd to Upper Santeetlah - 81
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
FR126 Waucheesi Bald
The trail to Waucheesi Bald is a gravel trail. The trail has been recently re-graveled. It is a two-way road so make sure you watch for oncoming traffic. The road will take you along Bald… Learn more about FR126 Waucheesi Bald
Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
North River Shortcut - 216
This is a very easy and recently maintained gravel road. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Lots of places to camp but you are required to camp in designated areas. There is no… Learn more about North River Shortcut - 216
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Shuler Creek
This trail has easy access gravel road off Highway 68 in Farner. The road is 2 vehicles wide and has mostly gentle elevations. It starts out running parallel to the Hiwassee River and then a… Learn more about Shuler Creek