| OHVs are defined as any motorized vehicle which travels off-road for recreational purposes. OHV's include: motorbikes such as mini bikes, dirt bikes, and motor cross bikes; four-wheel drive vehicles such as jeeps, land rovers, and pickups; all-terrain vehicles such as the popular three and four-wheelers; dune buggies; and snowmobiles. U. S. Forest Service rules, regulations and safety tips. OHVs are popular with individuals and family groups that want a scenic and challenging ride within the National Forest. |
| Beasley Knob OHV Trail System Contact: Blue Ridge Ranger District, 1881 Highway 515, Blairsville, GA 30512 Phone: 706 745-6928 - Fax: 706 745-7494 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30 |
| Beasley Knob OHV Trail System Trail Description: 10.6 miles length. Trail is suitable for four-wheel drive vehicles, ATV's and motorcycles. This area has a well-developed system of 8 interconnecting trails offering a total of 10.8 miles and a wide variety of riding challenges. Riding is allowed on developed trails only. Most trails are considered difficult due to steep terrain. The trails are most suited to experienced drivers who are skilled in mountain terrain driving. A fee is required to ride on this trail system. NOTICE: The use of bolted or studded tires or tire chains is not allowed on these trails. Many of the trails within this system are classed as difficult to most difficult. This area is recommended for experienced riders only. Open - Close Dates: Closed from the first Monday in January through the middle of March. The actual opening date depends on weather and trail conditions. Directions: There are two parking areas from which to enter the OHV trail system. 1. Beginning on US 76/Highway 515 in front of the Blairsville Post Office, go east for 0.7 mile. Turn right onto Windy Hill Road, a paved road. At 0.7 mile when Windy Hill curves sharply to the left, go straight onto a gravel road. After 0.1 mile, turn left onto a narrow gravel road, Forest Service Road #851. Continue 0.8 mile to the OHV trail system parking lot. 2. Beginning on US 76/Highway 515 in front of the Blairsville Post Office, go east for 3.4 miles. Turn right just before two large propane tanks onto Rosemary Lane, which is also Forest Service Road #93. At the first fork, go left. At the second fork go right. Follow the road to the parking lot at the end, a total of 1.6 miles. U. S. Forest Service Locator Map |
| Davenport OHV Trail System - U. S. Forest Service Trail Map Contact: Blue Ridge Ranger District, 1881 Highway 515, Blairsville, GA 30512 Phone: 706 745-6928 - Fax: 706 745-7494 Office Hours: Mon. - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30 |
| Davenport OHV Trail System Description: 5.9 miles length. This trail is also suitable for ATV's and motorcycles. This trail loops around Davenport Mountain with some moderate grades, and offers views of Nottely Lake. Some areas of this trail are recommended for riders accustomed to riding on flat to rolling terrain, young, or inexperienced riders. However, there are some very difficult areas in this ATV trail as well. Cross country riding is not allowed and riders must stay on the trail. A fee is required to ride on this trail system. NOTICE: Riders must stay on the OHV trail; cross-country riding or riding on the main road are not allowed. This trail has an easy section, which is recommended for young or inexperienced riders. There are also sections marked as more difficult and most difficult. Open and Close Dates: Closed from the first Monday in January through the middle of March. The actual opening date depends on weather and trail conditions. Directions: Beginning at the traffic light at the intersection of U.S. 76/Highway 515 and U.S. 19/129 in Blairsville, go west on U.S. 76/Highway 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 OHV trail begins at the back end of the parking lot. U. S Forest Service Locator Map |
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