*Links to official Trail Status pages are provided if available. If there is no Trail Status link for a trail, check for recent rainfall in the area and please do not ride wet trails. Always follow IMBA's Rules of the Trail.*
Trails within 30 miles of Athens
EACP - East Athens Community Park (Athens, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions]
1.6 mile (Beginner/Intermediate) . Open sunrise to sunset. Go through the wooden fence off of Trail Creek Street. The Green Loop (~0.9 mile) entrance will be on your left (look for the gravel). It's short and easy but with enough dips and flow to make it a fun ride in either direction (clockwise preferred). The Orange Crush Loop (~0.7) has bigger dips and and several berms and is definitely more fun clockwise. To get to Orange Crush, ride the Green Loop until you get to the connector trail on the other side of the clearing. The connector trail will be on your left if you are riding clockwise.
UGA Intramural Fields/Lake Herrick (Athens, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions]
1.2 miles (Beginner). Open sunrise to sunset. Hikers and dog walkers share this trail and are usually present in great number. Bikes are not allowed on some sections. Look for the "No Bikes" symbol.
Hawkes Creek Farm (Winterville, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
4.8 miles (Intermediate / Advanced). Open to mountain bikes on odd numbered days only sunrise to sunset. The trail is reserved for horses on even numbered days. This trail is on private property. We ride with the owner’s permission. Please treat it with appropriate respect.
Watson Mill State Park (Comer, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
5 miles (Beginner / Intermediate). Open 7 a.m. to sunset. Parking is $5 or you can buy an annual pass for all Georgia State Parks for $50. Camping is available March 15 - November 1.
Heritage Park (Watkinsville, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website] [Trail Status (Announcements Section)]
10 miles (Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset. There are separate trail sections for bikes and horses. When the trails are officially closed by Oconee County there will be an announcement posted on the Trail Status Link above.
Fort Yargo State Park (Winder, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website] Trail Status: Call 770-867-3489
18 miles (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced). Open 7 a.m to 10 p.m. $5 parking fee or you can buy an annual pass for all Georgia State parks for $50. Trail direction alternates. Clockwise Sun, Mon, Wed, and Fri. Counterclockwise Sat, Tues, and Thurs. Camping and other lodging options are available. NOTE: As of 3/1/2012 mountain bikers will have to pay an additional $2 daily fee to use the trails and will have to check in prior to riding the trails. More info here.
Harbins Park (Dacula, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website/Trail Status]
11 Miles (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset. There are separate trails sections for bikes, horses, and hikers.
Hard Labor Creek State Park (Rutledge, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website] Trail Status: Call 706-557-3001
9.5 Miles (Beginner / Intermediate). Open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. $5 parking fee or you can buy an annual pass for all Georgia State parks for $50. The Red trail is tight and twisty with some climbing. The Blue trail is made for speed with long stretches and flowy turns. Recommended Route: First half of Orange -> Purple Connector Trail out -> Blue Trail out -> Blue Trail back -> Red Trail Loop -> Purple Connector back -> Orange Trail 2nd half. NOTE: As of 3/1/2012 mountain bikers have to pay an additional $2 daily fee to use the trails and will have to check in prior to riding the trails. More info here.
Trails within 60 miles of Athens
Chicopee Woods (Gainesville, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website/Trail Status]
21 miles (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset. Helmet required. Dogs allowed on leash.
Gainesville College (Gainesville, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website/Trail Status]
3.5 miles (Beginner). Open sunrise to sunset. Helmet required. No Dogs per GSC campus rules.
Payne's Creek (Hartwell, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
7 miles (Beginner / Intermediate). Open sunrise to sunset. Free Parking at the trailhead outside of the campground. $3 fee to enter the campground. Camping is available May 1 - September 7.
Georgia International Horse Park (Conyers, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
8 miles (Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset. There are separate trail sections for bikes and horses.
Trails more than 60 miles from Athens but worth the trip
F.A.T.S. (Clarks Hill, SC) - Forks Area Trail System *IMBA Epic*
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website] [Trail Status]
37 miles (Beginner / Intermediate). Open sunrise to sunset. Free camping is available at the primitive campsite near the trailhead, but you will need a permit from the Long Cane Ranger District, 810 Buncombe Street Edgefield, SC 29824. Phone: (803) 637-5396 Fax: (803) 637-5247.
Tsali (Franklin, NC) *IMBA Epic*
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
40 miles (Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset. Trails are open to mountain biking on alternate days. See the website for the schedule. First come first serve camping is available. For more info on camping contact the Cheoah District Ranger Office, 1170 Massey Branch Rd, Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771. Phone: (828) 479-6431.
Bull Mountain/Jake Mountain (Dahlonega, GA) *IMBA Epic*
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordindates/Driving Directions] [Website]
36 miles (Intermediate). Open sunrise to sunset.
Issaqueena (Clemson, SC)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
50+ miles (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset. Downhill/Dual Slalom/Freeride areas.
Dauset (Flovilla, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
17 miles (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to 10 p.m. Camping is available at nearby Indian Springs State Park.
Jack Rabbit (Hayesville, NC)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website/Trail Status]
15 miles (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset. Camping is available at nearby Jack Rabbit Campground.
Stonewall Falls/White Twister (Tiger, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
15 miles (Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset.
Hickory Knob State Park (McCormick, SC)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
11 miles (Beginner / Intermediate). Open sunrise to sunset. Camping and other lodging options are available.
Trails within 30 miles of Athens
EACP - East Athens Community Park (Athens, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions]
1.6 mile (Beginner/Intermediate) . Open sunrise to sunset. Go through the wooden fence off of Trail Creek Street. The Green Loop (~0.9 mile) entrance will be on your left (look for the gravel). It's short and easy but with enough dips and flow to make it a fun ride in either direction (clockwise preferred). The Orange Crush Loop (~0.7) has bigger dips and and several berms and is definitely more fun clockwise. To get to Orange Crush, ride the Green Loop until you get to the connector trail on the other side of the clearing. The connector trail will be on your left if you are riding clockwise.
UGA Intramural Fields/Lake Herrick (Athens, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions]
1.2 miles (Beginner). Open sunrise to sunset. Hikers and dog walkers share this trail and are usually present in great number. Bikes are not allowed on some sections. Look for the "No Bikes" symbol.
Hawkes Creek Farm (Winterville, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
4.8 miles (Intermediate / Advanced). Open to mountain bikes on odd numbered days only sunrise to sunset. The trail is reserved for horses on even numbered days. This trail is on private property. We ride with the owner’s permission. Please treat it with appropriate respect.
Watson Mill State Park (Comer, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
5 miles (Beginner / Intermediate). Open 7 a.m. to sunset. Parking is $5 or you can buy an annual pass for all Georgia State Parks for $50. Camping is available March 15 - November 1.
Heritage Park (Watkinsville, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website] [Trail Status (Announcements Section)]
10 miles (Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset. There are separate trail sections for bikes and horses. When the trails are officially closed by Oconee County there will be an announcement posted on the Trail Status Link above.
Fort Yargo State Park (Winder, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website] Trail Status: Call 770-867-3489
![[Trail Map]](http://yaba.homestead.com/Yargo.jpg){kind=link}
18 miles (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced). Open 7 a.m to 10 p.m. $5 parking fee or you can buy an annual pass for all Georgia State parks for $50. Trail direction alternates. Clockwise Sun, Mon, Wed, and Fri. Counterclockwise Sat, Tues, and Thurs. Camping and other lodging options are available. NOTE: As of 3/1/2012 mountain bikers will have to pay an additional $2 daily fee to use the trails and will have to check in prior to riding the trails. More info here.
Harbins Park (Dacula, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website/Trail Status]
11 Miles (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset. There are separate trails sections for bikes, horses, and hikers.
Hard Labor Creek State Park (Rutledge, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website] Trail Status: Call 706-557-3001
9.5 Miles (Beginner / Intermediate). Open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. $5 parking fee or you can buy an annual pass for all Georgia State parks for $50. The Red trail is tight and twisty with some climbing. The Blue trail is made for speed with long stretches and flowy turns. Recommended Route: First half of Orange -> Purple Connector Trail out -> Blue Trail out -> Blue Trail back -> Red Trail Loop -> Purple Connector back -> Orange Trail 2nd half. NOTE: As of 3/1/2012 mountain bikers have to pay an additional $2 daily fee to use the trails and will have to check in prior to riding the trails. More info here.
Trails within 60 miles of Athens
Chicopee Woods (Gainesville, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website/Trail Status]
21 miles (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset. Helmet required. Dogs allowed on leash.
Gainesville College (Gainesville, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website/Trail Status]
![[Trail Map]](http://gainesvillesorba.org//images/gmap.gif){kind=link}
3.5 miles (Beginner). Open sunrise to sunset. Helmet required. No Dogs per GSC campus rules.
Payne's Creek (Hartwell, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
7 miles (Beginner / Intermediate). Open sunrise to sunset. Free Parking at the trailhead outside of the campground. $3 fee to enter the campground. Camping is available May 1 - September 7.
Georgia International Horse Park (Conyers, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
8 miles (Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset. There are separate trail sections for bikes and horses.
Trails more than 60 miles from Athens but worth the trip
F.A.T.S. (Clarks Hill, SC) - Forks Area Trail System *IMBA Epic*
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website] [Trail Status]
![[Trail Map]](http://www.sctrails.net/Trails/MAPS/FATS.gif){kind=link}
37 miles (Beginner / Intermediate). Open sunrise to sunset. Free camping is available at the primitive campsite near the trailhead, but you will need a permit from the Long Cane Ranger District, 810 Buncombe Street Edgefield, SC 29824. Phone: (803) 637-5396 Fax: (803) 637-5247.
Tsali (Franklin, NC) *IMBA Epic*
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
![[Trail Map]](http://main.nc.us/graham/graphics/tsali_recreation_arealarge.gif){kind=link}
40 miles (Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset. Trails are open to mountain biking on alternate days. See the website for the schedule. First come first serve camping is available. For more info on camping contact the Cheoah District Ranger Office, 1170 Massey Branch Rd, Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771. Phone: (828) 479-6431.
Bull Mountain/Jake Mountain (Dahlonega, GA) *IMBA Epic*
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordindates/Driving Directions] [Website]
36 miles (Intermediate). Open sunrise to sunset.
Issaqueena (Clemson, SC)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
![[Trail Map]](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2435970785_b301192a33_o.jpg){kind=link}
50+ miles (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset. Downhill/Dual Slalom/Freeride areas.
Dauset (Flovilla, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
17 miles (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to 10 p.m. Camping is available at nearby Indian Springs State Park.
Jack Rabbit (Hayesville, NC)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website/Trail Status]
15 miles (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset. Camping is available at nearby Jack Rabbit Campground.
Stonewall Falls/White Twister (Tiger, GA)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
15 miles (Intermediate / Advanced). Open sunrise to sunset.
Hickory Knob State Park (McCormick, SC)
[Trail Map] [GPS Coordinates/Driving Directions] [Website]
11 miles (Beginner / Intermediate). Open sunrise to sunset. Camping and other lodging options are available.
