Whissenhunt OHV Trails
USFS — Chattahoochee-Oconee NF
About 11 miles of one-way OHV trails suitable for motorcycles and ATVs under 50" wide. Located roughly 6 miles north of Dahlonega. Daylight use; stay on signed trails only.
Location
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34.60000, -84.05000 · ~1,800 ft
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 8:20 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Dahlonega, GA.
Today
89°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 0 mph
Tonight
67°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Friday
89°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26% rain · wind 0 mph
Friday Night
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
58% rain · wind 0 mph
Saturday
84°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
92% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
92% rain · wind 0 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (approx. from metro Atlanta / Conyers)
- ~1h 35m
- Access
- OHV / designated vehicles only · gravel road
- Hike-in
- Drive-up / no significant hike
- Pass required
- 1-day OHV pass ~$5/operator or Annual OHV Pass $50
- Parking
- At designated parking on FS 662
- Camping fee
- Not at trailhead; use nearby dispersed or developed sites
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Reservation
- Not required — first-come, first-served
- Elevation
- 1,800 ft
Schedule this trip
This place isn't linked to a Recreation.gov campground calendar. You can still save planned dates and follow official rules (first-come / dispersed / private).
Planning Whissenhunt OHV Trails
Must-sees & highlights
- ▸North of Dahlonega
- ▸Marked one-way trails
- ▸Easy to most difficult segments
Amenities
Sample 2-night immersion plan
A starting template — not a booked itinerary. Adjust once you lock dates on Recreation.gov or with a host.
Day 0 — Departure
- Leave with buffer for the ~1h 35m + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Explore: North of Dahlonega
- Explore: Marked one-way trails
- Longer hike or creek time in the afternoon
- Campfire, quiet evening
Day 2 — Morning + departure
- Slow morning, coffee, short walk
- Pack out (Leave No Trace)
- Optional stop on the way home
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