Chattahoochee National Forest, Moderate 4x4 trail in Blue Ridge, GA
    Moderate
    Overlanding
    4.5

    Chattahoochee National Forest

    Blue Ridge, GASoutheast

    Chattahoochee National Forest is a moderate 120+ miles off-road trail near Blue Ridge, GA. It requires a properly built 4x4 with All-terrain tires and is best run Year-round. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended; plan on the required modifications before attempting it.

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    North Georgia's mountain wilderness anchored by the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Forest roads climb to panoramic ridgeline overlooks, past cascading waterfalls, and through the Cohutta Wilderness, one of the largest wilderness areas in the East.

    Fun Facts

    #1

    Springer Mountain in the Chattahoochee is the southern terminus of the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail.

    #2

    Brasstown Bald at 4,784 feet is Georgia's highest point.

    #3

    Amicalola Falls at 729 feet is the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi.

    Length
    120+ miles
    Elevation
    1,000 - 4,700 ft
    Best Season
    Year-round
    Permit
    Not Required
    750,000 acresStream crossingsWaterfall accessAppalachian foothillsMild climate

    🛞 Tires

    required
    All-terrain tires

    ⚙️ Drivetrain

    recommended
    4WD capability

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    GPS Coordinates

    34.8621, -84.3245

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