Local OHV Trails in North Georgia MountainsOff-roading is a pastime around the North Georgia Mountains. Whether you have an ATV, UTV, or a dirt bike; a Jeep, Land Rover, or a 4x4 truck - there are plenty of places to ride off-road in and around Blue Ridge, Georgia. Please note: Our company does not rent out ATVs, and unfortunately there are no companies in the area that do. There are several trails in the area, but you must bring your own ATV. Do not ride ATVs around your Blue Ridge vacation cabin rental. These roads are privately or county-maintained roads, and ORVs are prohibited. Also, it is nice to be considerate of other homes/owners/cabins/guests in the area. The following trails are located within close proximity to Blue Ridge, GA, and offer easy to strenuous rides. 1. Anderson Creek ORV TrailAnderson Creek ORV Trail offers about 5 miles of trails which are suitable for all-terrain vehicles. These trails have several spurs that dead end.
Directions: From Ellijay, take GA 52 east for 7 miles to Cartecay Methodist Church. Turn left on County Road 1.6 (Roy Road) and go 8.5 miles to Tickanetley Church Road. Turn right and go 2 miles past the church to Forest Service Road 357. Turn right and go 2 miles to the first ORV trail. 2. Beasley Knob OHV/ORV TrailMany of the trails within this area are classed as difficult to most difficult. This area is recommended for experienced riders only. This trail has a well-developed system of 8 interconnecting trails (listed below) offering a total of 10.6 miles and a wide variety of riding challenges. RIDING IS ALLOWED ON DEVELOPED TRAILS ONLY. Most trails are considered difficult due to steep terrain.
Directions: There are two parking areas from which to enter the ORV area.
The Beasley Knob ORV Trail System is made up of the following trails:
3. Davenport TrailThis trail loops around Davenport Mountain with some moderate grades and offers views of Nottely Lake. The Davenport Mountain OHV Trail System (Davenport Mountain Trail & Davenport Mountain Trail Spur) offers an easy section for kids, and sections marked as More Difficult and Most Difficult. Riders must stay on the trail. Caution: The trail crosses a road at two places. Watch for other vehicles on the road at these crossings.
Directions: Beginning at the traffic light at the intersection of U.S. 76/APD Hwy 515 and U.S. 19/129, go west on U.S. 76/APD Hwy 515 for 7.0 miles. Turn right onto GA 325 and go 2.3 miles to the STOP sign. Turn left, still on GA 325, and go 2.5 miles until you see a Christmas tree farm on the right. Go another 0.3 miles and turn right onto Davenport Mountain Road. At the foot of the hill, turn right onto Forest Service Road #143. Follow the gravel road 1.1 miles to the parking lot on your right. The ATV trail begins at the back end of the parking lot. 4. Windy Gap, Milma, Tibbs OHV TrailsThese 12 miles of trails begin as a multi-purpose woods trail. They eventually change to a narrow, steep pathway as you climb 2000 feet to the top of Grassy Mountain. Trails end at an upper trailhead on Forest Service Road 68. Follow the trail up a narrow ridge line and cross a high-mountain stream to complete the trip. Much of the trail is steep, narrow, and rocky. These trails are open all year and are free to ride on. Directions: Take U.S. 411 north from Chatsworth and go 3 miles to Eton. Turn right at the only traffic light and follow the road which becomes Forest Service Road 18 for 10.4 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 68 and go 5.7 miles to the T-intersection. Turn left, staying on Forest Service Road 68, and travel 5.4 miles to the trailhead across from the entrance to Lake Conasauga Loop B campground. Tibbs ORV TrailThe trail follows a multi-purpose woods road beginning atop Grassy Mountain and ending at a gate near private land. A second gate is located about 1 mile below the trailhead. The trail descends a steep ridge leading down the mountain through managed timber stands of pine and hardwood. Openings in the forest canopy offer exceptional vistas of distant mountain ranges. Caution: During the November through February hunting season, the trail is open to mixed-vehicle travel. Watch for oncoming vehicles.
Milma Creek ATV TrailThe trail connects the Windy Gap Cycle Trail and the Tibbs Trail. Access is from either the base of Grassy Mountain via Windy Gap Cycle Trail or the top of Grassy Mountain via Tibbs Trail. Sections are steep and streams must be forded. Caution: During the November through January hunting season, the eastern segment of the trail is a road open to mixed-vehicle travel. Watch out for oncoming vehicles.
Tatum Lead/Rock Creek ORV TrailsThis trail is suitable for hiking, mountain bicycles, motorcycles, and ATVs. It is open all year and is Free to ride on. This is a difficult trail for biking. Beginning along the banks of Falls branch, the loop trail quickly breaks away to start its steady climb to the crest of Tatum Lead. Sections of this trail are steep and rocky. This loop trail offers a challenging riding experience through scenic terrain. Rock Creek connects with Tatum Lead ORV Trail. Trailhead has an off-loading ramp located on FS3A Peeples Lake Road. This is open all year and is Free of charge to ride on.
The trail follows an old woods road along the ridge line of Tatum Mountain through dense forest. The trail dead ends to the south at a mound of dirt on the government property boundary. However, four-wheel drive vehicles must enter off GA 52 about 0.8 miles east of the Cohutta Lodge on Fort Mountain. Note: After turning off GA 52, the first 2 miles of the road is a right-of-way across private land. Only licensed vehicles are permitted in this section. Caution: The trail is open to mixed-vehicle travel. Watch out for oncoming vehicles. DIRECTIONS to Tatum Lead and Rock Creek Trails - Take Forest Service Road #3 past Peeples Lake. The trail is located approximately 1/4 mile south of the bridge on Rock Creek. The trail comes out on Tatum Lead OHV trail. | The MemoriesWonderful time at the cabin! Our favorite thing was being together with family! Awesome Time! Thanks! - Rollins Clan Wonderful time at the cabin! Our favorite thing was being together with family! Awesome Time! Thanks! - Rollins Clan First time our family has gotten together in years. It was our father's birthday. We thoroughly enjooyed this beautiful cabin. The rooms were absolutely beautiful. The weather wasn't so great, but we were able to make the best of our trip with board and card games. We... First time our family has gotten together in years. It was our father's birthday. We thoroughly enjooyed this beautiful cabin. The rooms were absolutely beautiful. The weather wasn't so great, but we were able to make the best of our trip with board and card games. We would love to come back! |