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OHV / 4x4Open
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.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (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
Availability
Live calendars are available for reservable Recreation.gov campgrounds. This site is first-come or not linked to a numeric facility ID yet.
Check on Recreation.gov →Must-sees & highlights
- ▸North of Dahlonega
- ▸Marked one-way trails
- ▸Easy to most difficult segments
Amenities
Designated parkingOne-way trail system (~11 miles)
Sample 2-night immersion plan
Adjust dates once you lock the reservation. This is a starting template.
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