Beasley Knob Trail 93D

Trail Overview

Beasley Knob OHV's Trail 93D is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest just a few minute's ride outside the picturesque mountain city of Blairsville, Georgia. Trail 93D, also known as Bridge Gap, is one of the more difficult of the eight trails in this 13.4-mile network. The trail is part of the Jeep Badge of Honor program and different sources rate the trail difficulty a 5-7 out of 10. The trailhead is located at a clearing where 93G, 93C, and 93D converge. 93D begins as a winding, downhill trail that comes to an intersection with the end of 93G. The clearing is flat, hard-packed gravel and dirt, and provides an excellent spot to take a break for a trailside snack. A left at this point takes you along 93D in a counter-clockwise orientation. After a short, easy ride, the trail will turn left at a posted and cable, roped part of the trail. This left in the beginning of the more difficult portion of 93D and is complicated with red clay, ruts, rocks, and off-camber climbs up to where you will merge into 93C at Thunder-Struck Mountain (3071 feet). Along this portion of the trail you will pass two spur trails. The first is trail 93F, which connects back to 93C. The second is trail 93E, or "Hill Climb", and it is a true 10 / 10 rating. Full-width vehicles, ATVs, and SXSs are allowed. Full-width vehicles will need high clearance; 35-37" tires strongly suggested, locking differentials, and a winch are recommended. It is not uncommon for downed trees to be blocking portions of the trail. Plan for this trail to quickly become one of the most difficult of the system after any amount of rain. Cell service is good anywhere in the trail network. The trail is a pleasurable ride due to the shade provided by the thick forest canopy during the summer. Plan for a minimum of one hour to tackle 93D. This trail is very well known and you will encounter many vehicles along the trail system. A $5.00 day pass is required and can be purchased at either of the parking areas within the trail system or at RECREATION.gov. This area is closed from January to Early March. Check the fs.usda.gov for trail closures.

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Difficulty

The uphill portion of 93D has several steep off-camber climbs with large rocks, and standing water that may be present well after rainfall, all add to the difficulty of this trail. Expect loose rocks and slippery conditions due to the red clay throughout.

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