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16 Heart Stopping ATV Trails in Georgia You Don’t Want To Miss

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Experience Georgia in a new and exciting way. Let’s discover the most popular ATV trails in Georgia with this recreational ATV riding guide. 

With nearly two million acres of public land and diverse terrain that ranges from the Chattahoochee National Forest to the coastal islands on the Atlantic Ocean, Georgia is a great place to explore ATV trails.

ATV Trails in Georgia
ATV Trails in Georgia

Moderate winter weather makes Georgia a year-round ATV adventure destination. The hardest part is deciding which of these ATV trails in Georgia to choose! Be sure to check them all out!

Recreational ATV Trail Riding in GA

Before you hit these ATV trails in Georgia, you may wonder what to expect.

With such diverse landscapes throughout the state, recreational ATV riding in Georgia is quite diverse.

The north is more forested, with scenic mountain riding. The south of Georgia tends to be flatter and sometimes downright swampy as you approach the Florida border.

ATV Trails in Georgia
ATV Trails in Georgia

The ATV riding in the south is more at terrain parks and of the muddy variety, similar to those found in Florida ATV parks.

Georgia ATV Laws

When it comes to Georgia ATV rules and regulations, you should know the following rules when riding your quad in any of the trails.

  • ATVs are not street legal in Georgia; they are only allowed on designated roads and trails.
  • ATV drivers must be at least 16 years of age for public and forest roads.
  • For private property, regulations will differ according to local laws and the property owner.
  • Georgia law does require your ATV to have up-to-date registration and insurance. 

While Georgia law does not require an ATV helmet, we highly recommend you use one, and many private ATV resorts and parks will require them.

ATV Trails in Georgia

The combined acreage of the Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests is close to one million, including over 800 miles of recreation trails.

That’s a lot of public lands to explore! With such a large area, the National Forests are broken out into ranger districts, each with its own ATV trail systems.

There are at least a dozen ATV trails in these two National Forests!

Trail systems can be closed due to weather or conditions, so be sure to check ahead to see if your trail is open. You will also need to purchase an OHV Daily Permit or Annual Pass; the annual forest pass is not applicable for the ATV trails. 

Enjoy exploring these ATV Trails in Georgia!

Fun ATV Riding Clothes

While protective gear is essential on the trail, it’s ok to look cute and share your wilder riding side with the world. I’m a big fan of ball caps and love this adorable “ATV hair, Don’t Care” hat from Sew Vivid Design on Etsy. Be sure to Check out all this cute ATV apparel.

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