Charlies Creek Road

4.7/5 (61 reviews)
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 ...Read More
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Highlights of Charlies Creek Road

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Forest Category IconForest
Mud Category IconMud
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Scenic Category IconScenic
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
3023 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Charlies Creek Road
Nearest Town
Clayton
Nearest Services
Clayton
Management Agency
Towns County
District

Overview

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!

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20 Trail Photos
4 Trail Concerns
61 Community Reviews
1 Video
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