To protect trails and riders, OHV areas are subject to closure after prolonged or heavy rainfall when usage would result in forest damage. Before every ride, OHV users are encouraged to ‘call before you haul’ and check the recreation conditions report online at go.usa.gov/3jkxQ.
“By treading lightly you can ride hard and still keep the trail beautiful, healthy, and open for future generations” added Jewett.
For forest information, maps, and alerts visit:
· OHV maps: go.usa.gov/3gp3R
· Text message: text ‘follow chattoconeenf’ to 40404
· Smart phone/tablet app: go.usa.gov/Jwgh
OHV trail riding areas and winter work:
| Beasley Knob OHV Trails | Open | Routine maintenance and approximately 4.5 miles of trail reroutes. |
| Davenport Mountain OHV Trails | Open | None |
| Whissenhunt OHV Trails | Open | Trail assessment to identify problem areas for future improvements. |
| Locust Stake OHV Trail System | Open | None |
| Oakey Mountain OHV Trails | Open | None |
| Houston Valley OHV Trails | Open | Routine maintenance, trail reroute, installation of size limiting gates, new information board and signs, and fencing upgrades. |
| Rock Creek ORV Trail | Open | None |
| Rocky Flats OHV Trail | Open | None |
| Tatum Lead ORV Trail | Open | None |
| Windy Gap, Milma Creek, and Tibbs OHV Trails | Open | None |
| Roberts Bike Camp OHV Trails | Open | None |
| Town Creek OHV Trails | Open | None |
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests provide the finest outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resources in Georgia. Featuring nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties, thousands of miles of clear-running streams and rivers, approximately 850 miles of recreation trails, and dozens of campgrounds, picnic areas, and other recreation activity opportunities, these lands are rich in natural scenery, history and culture. The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests is part of the Southern Region, with the Forest Supervisor’s office in Gainesville, Georgia, managing four District units in Blairsville (Blue Ridge District), Lakemont (Chattooga River District), Chatsworth (Conasauga District), and Eatonton (Oconee District).
