Riders on off-road trails in Georgia may have to drive through creeks and streams.
Outdoor enthusiasts looking for a challenging, off-road ride have a wide range of options in the mountains and woodlands of Georgia. The National Forest Service operates and maintains trails in two national forests for riders on mountain bikes, dirt bikes and all-terrain or four-wheel drive vehicles. Private resorts throughout the state also have trails and other amenities, such as dirt bike or all-terrain vehicle rentals and repair.
Highland Park Resort
Highland Park is a full service off-road park located in the northwest part of the state along the Alabama border. There are more than 70 miles of riding trails for every skill level, a motocross track and a special trail for children and their parents. Highland also has a training school to teach novice riders safely enjoy the sport. The resort has a tent camping area, rental cabins and a dining lodge. As of 2010, a one-day pass is $10 for children and $20 for adults.
Highland Park Resort
1501 Culp Lake Road
Cedartown, GA 30125
770-748-0771
highlandparkresort.com
Beasley Knob Trail
The Beasley Knob Trail runs for more than 10 miles through the Chattahoochee National Forest in northeast Georgia. Four-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes are allowed. The Forest Service recommends that only experienced drivers used to mountainous terrain should attempt Beasley. Depending on the weather and trail conditions, the Forest Service closes the course sometime in January and reopens it in March. Trail permits are $5 a day as of 2010. The Forest Service allows primitive camping in areas near Beasley Knob.
Beasley Knob Trail
1881 Highway 515
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-6928
fs.usda.gov
Oconee National Forest
The Forest Service operates two trails in the the Oconee National Forest, about 70 miles east of Atlanta. The Locust Creek Trail has two sections that run through 15 miles of forest. One is for dirt bikes and the other is for all-terrain vehicles and mountain bikes. Nearby Moates Knob has 3.5 miles of trails for all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes. Riders can pitch their tents at nearby primitive campgrounds. A day pass costs $5 as of 2010.
Oconee National Forest
Highway 197 North
Clarkesville, GA 30523
706-754-6221
fs.usda.gov
Tags: Forest Service, National Forest, Beasley Knob, dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, Beasley Knob Trail, Highland Park
