Charlies Creek Road

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4.7/5 (51 reviews)
Clayton, Georgia (Towns County)
Last Updated: 08/31/2022

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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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4.7/5 (51)
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4800
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 08/17/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Showed Charlie Creek Road to some family members. Beautiful scenery and quiet day on the trail! Definitely seems like the road has been worked on since my last check in around December. Best trail in Rabun County.
Trail Review: Charlies Creek Road - Thad Black
Trail Review: Charlies Creek Road - Thad Black
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 07/02/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Took our first run through, it was very enjoyable with a lot of great views. It is pretty narrow, we intended to do an out and back but it was pretty busy so we opted to just go through and found some other areas to explore too. Went through in a Wrangler Sahara, 2.5 lift and 37’s with no issues. Saw a variety of high clearance 4x4s.
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 05/06/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Starting from the East, it’s basically a gravel road that is well maintained. As you get closer to Charlie’s Creek is becomes slightly more difficult. To me the hardest part is finding enough room to pass another vehicle in some spots (not saying much). Plenty of pull offs. A couple years ago, I did this in a stock Gladiator and it was in much worse condition, which honestly made it more fun. High clearance is still recommended in a couple spots. The trail is pretty wide, and I had no issue getting my Power Wagon through there without any pinstripes.
Trail Review: Charlies Creek Road - Paul M
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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!
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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!
Trail Review: Charlies Creek Road - Thad Black
Trail Review: Charlies Creek Road - Thad Black
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