Charlies Creek Road

4.7/5 (48 reviews)
Clayton, Georgia (Towns County)
Last Updated: 08/31/2022

Trail Information

Highlights

About halfway between Hiawassee and Clayton lies Charlies Creek Road. One of the most popular off-road trails in all of Georgia because of its many water crossings and rough terrain, this trail follows along Charlies Creek and Flat Branch Creek through the valley between River Mountain and Wheeler Knob. It even crosses over the famous Appalachian Trail. With its proximity to some of the best camping in the state, it's easy to see why this trail is the favorite of many!

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Trail Reviews

4.7/5 (48)
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 01/16/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

One of my favorite trails. Lots of rain the week before so the water crossings were really good. These is a sign at the entrance that seems to be confusing some folks. It says off road prohibited. The road is open. They are just saying stay on the road. Please do!
Official Crew
2900
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 12/31/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Did a New Year’s Eve run on the trail. It’s wet and muddy but was so much fun!
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 12/20/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

This is a pretty fun trail with several water crossings which are probably the highlight of this trail. There wasn't any hard obsticals that I can recall and even tho I was in 4 wheel drive it probably wasn't necessary. I think a vehicle with high clearance and a driver with any skill at all should be able to drive this trail. Its a beautiful drive thru the woods alongside a creek with 1 long river crossing at the east end which is definitely the best part
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 11/14/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Great trail with simple water crossings. We went a few days after rain and the water was calm and back to normal height. We started at the normal entrance and once we got to the end, we turned around and did it in reverse. Near the end and at the crest of a climb, there’s an area to park to go on a nice scenic hike.
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 11/05/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Excellent trail, 2WD vehicles in rainy conditions will not be able to access. I only needed to put 4L on the downhill slopes due to the rain.

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