Georgia Traverse Sarah’s Creek to Tray Mountain

[@TerryX2Explore]

We absolutely love overlanding and can't wait to hit the road to explore and make videos on all those beautiful places! Looks like a fun adventure! 💙Terry and Terri

[@budofirearms4585]

Awesome video!!! I want to do this with my kids this summer. BTW, as an adventure racer, I really appreciate how courteous you are to the racers!!!

[@mtboverland]

Thanks. I’ve actually attempted the TNGA 4 times and completed it once. So I understand to respect the riders. They are suffering enough without me getting in the way

[@danydobled]

Well put together, awesome video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@mtboverland]

Thanks. I’m trying to get better at it

[@danydobled]

@@mtboverland after watching your video, I'll definitely have to go check it out 👍🏾

[@twowheelslater7112]

That's hilarious. I was looking for videos on routs for dual sports and came across yours. When you talk about the tnga at the beginning I ride by. I was the second bike. The red Canyon. I'm watching and I didn't recognize at first but I'm like huh thats really similar to the setup I ran. So I back it up and and I 'm like wait that's me. lol. Lots of beautiful country up there. That race was super tough with all the rain though.

[@mtboverland]

This is bar far my most watched video. Glad you got to see it. Yeah the route really sucks in the rain. Mainly because where you gonna go? You just suck it up and keep riding.

[@GoXplr]

Nice. I've run that a few times myself. Tallulah River Rd is one of my favorites. Great river views, fishing and swimming holes. Gonna try and finish the Traverse this fall. Hope to catch ya'll on the trails sometime.

[@mtboverland]

10-4 I’ll see you out there

[@blcdad]

Excellent video! Very well put together. The music is perfect. The thing I like best is that you point out where you are and how you got there, which helps someone (like me) that's never been there, find it!

[@BuyFromNeil-CoreysCars]

Awesome video! Epic trip!!

[@mtboverland]

Thanks, we gotta wheel sometime.

[@BuyFromNeil-CoreysCars]

MTBoverland - for sure!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@letour32rr]

Looks like a fun trip!

[@mtboverland]

It was, North Georgia never disappoints

[@franksimental527]

Hey there brother! Great video and thank you for bringing me a long with you! Your channel inspires me to go outside with my rig and try some trails here in Texas 🙂 can’t wait to see your next video! This is Big Boy Frank from Texas Peace out ✌️

[@mtboverland]

Thanks man, I’m trying to get out in the woods soon to do some exploring

[@WolfOverland]

love it!!! this is what it is all about!

[@mtboverland]

Thanks. I love it up there

[@damongenter7062]

I went up there Sunday the 16th and was bummed that I couldn’t get to do Sarah’s creek. We got across the river and in that first turn after to climb a grand Cherokee on highway tread was buried to the left and my ram 2500 is too big in stock suspension to slide to the right of it. That’s a great trail and like you said I hope it does not get closed due to all the traffic.

[@getinit56]

I live here. My H2, never changes gears. Do 7 rivers road. .... You'll need some height for that. I nearly sunk a 93 GMC with a 6in lift on 37s. Water over the hood. I haven't been back up there, nor do even if I know people are allowed, in over 15 years. Road ends up in Clayton, but starts in Helen, Batesville area. Its, rather gnarly. More so than this. Like most good trails these days, It's probably shut down.

[@mtboverland]

I haven’t heard of 7 rivers road so your probably right and it’s been closed. A lot of roads have been closed.

[@RebelViking912]

Great Video!

[@mtboverland]

Thanks! It was a great trip. I’m already thinking about the next trip

[@Docstantinople]

I live in north Georgia in Cumming. I just bought my new two door bronco. Eventually my plan is to turn it into an overlander but first I’d love to get used to off-roading and run some of these simple trails. I have no experience but willing to learn and am looking for people to go out on trails with since I don’t know anyone.

[@KemikalReaktions]

Nice video.

[@mtboverland]

Thanks

[@GATORADDAM]

Very cool video. I was there about a month later. Fortunately it was a bit dryer and no bicycles.

[@mtboverland]

Thanks. As a mountain biker myself I enjoyed talking to all the bikers on their journey

[@MyCarsandProjects]

Looks like a fun nice trail, not too crazy. How is it in March?

[@gideon4513]

Thinking about going up there tomorrow with a few jeep friends. Gona be a test to see what I need to upgrade lift wise and tire wise. I got a 96 5.0V8 Explorer on some BFG KO2 so I hope I can do most of the trail. If not I guess they will be there to help me out. We shall see.

[@mtboverland]

You will be fine, most of the traverse is just a gravel road. There are some side roads that are a little rough but over all you will be fine. Should be perfect weather this weekend.

[@gideon4513]

@@mtboverland yeah thanks for the info, I heard it was a good first spot for those getting into off-roading so I thought I would check it out, also heard there might be some good camping over there

[@letour32rr]

I got stuck coming back from the horse trailhead on 155 for about 15 min not long after y’all left. Didn’t have enough cell signal to call you for help.

[@dennisgarrett144]

Just bought my 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara over the Ford Raptor because of finance issues & I plan on hitting the Georgia Traverse Jeep trails & do some upgrades on the way. I already have Ford Ranger 4x4 I gave my son with a wench installed & I think a wench & off road jack will be my first upgrades

[@paladin11C40]

I am going to do this trail later this year. I have a 2005 WK Limited QDII system, Old Man Emu 2" HD kit w/ front leveling kit. I just got it lifted, so far it does great in the woods. How often do you guys go out and do trails, I would love to meet up with some people. I live in Cobb County

[@LJ_AF]

Me and my wife are in this video @ 9:52 using my buddies Jeep to winch the Nissan out. We used our Jeep just before this to winch out the Cherokee. How weird is that?

[@mtboverland]

I definitely remember the traffic jam. That guy was lucky you offered to help.

[@herbrachel9707]

That was good

[@mtboverland]

Thanks

[@Roadmaster383]

Awesome description. How long do you think it would take to do the traverse if we were camping on the traverse and wanted to stop for a decent hike each day? We are coming from KY and I'd like to take my time to do it and also hike some of the trails with my dog

[@mtboverland]

If you are touring, camping and hiking it’s gonna take a good 4 days to really enjoy everything. But with limited stops it could probably be done in 2. There are lots of places to stop along the way to hike or just enjoy looking around. I suggest late April or may. The forest is so beautiful as it greens up

[@ickess]

I’ve wanted to do this. I have an 03 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer edition. Has 4 high, 4 low. Used to take it on the beaches in NY. Other than falken wild peak A/T tires, a light bar and a bunch of rust from Northern driving it’s stock. How do you think it would fair? I’d air down to 15psi for the beach. How do you know when to air down over landing? Is there a set psi you should just go to once off road to avoid punctures? Thanks for the video.

[@mtboverland]

Your expedition would be fine on 95% of the Georgia traverse. There are some sections that are a little worse than others. But as long as you don’t mind rubbing the bottom you should be fine. As for airing down on the traverse it’s mostly for comfort. I usually run about 20 on the traverse. If I go to an off-road park I’ll drop it to around 15.

[@mattwestcigarreviews]

This is awesome!!! I have a f150 with a 6 inch lift and 35 inch tires. Looks like I won't have any issues on this?

[@mtboverland]

You will have no problems. Enjoy the time in the mountains

[@BigBen3002]

Tuh-loo-luh

[@Pierce0420]

Is the big crossing at 6:20 Charlie's Creek?

[@mtboverland]

Yes

[@Renigade16]

I'm from North Florida and I've been wanting to get up to Georgia and do some trails. Thanks for such an entertaining and insightful video. I've got a WJ with a two inch level on 32-in tires. Do you think I have an issue doing the same route you did?

[@mtboverland]

You won’t have any issues. It’s mostly just very scenic forest service roads with a few rough spots. Spring is a great time to go.

[@Georgia4Low]

Yeah Charlie’s Creek has been getting abused this year. I’ve seen a few videos where people have posted some very un-responsible off-roading.

[@mtboverland]

Yeah I’m pretty much giving that road a break and suggesting to others to avoid it.

[@vailj99]

My buddy just sent this to me @10:42 that was my flat bed Tacoma

[@mtboverland]

Cool man, those flat bed Tacomas are always cool to see.

[@maciekzdeb]

Amazing trail but don't even for a split second think about taking a 600lb adventure motorcycle down this trail. Most brutal ride of my life.

[@darrickiam]

I want to do this in my 2021 Z71 Suburban

[@mtboverland]

Should be fine on everything, I imagine it could get tight sometimes especially if you have oncoming traffic from the other directions.

[@whiskey1016]

What’s the song or tune playing that starts around the 9:45 mark??

[@mtboverland]

It’s called Walk Around by L-Ray Music. It’s one of the many songs provided on the Splice editing app I use.

[@whiskey1016]

@@mtboverland thanks for the reply ,...nice footage we did the ga traverse October 2019 in stock Tacoma just minor damage coming down tray mountain thankfully step tubes took blunt of the damage😂

[@Thatcntrygirl1]

Wonder if this is still Open?

[@mtboverland]

It is, there are usually seasonal closures of some roads during January and February but most stay open.

[@bogeydigital8600]

How long did it take you to get to Tray Mountain? Great video by the way

[@mtboverland]

Considering that Dicks Creek, Wildcat and the chimney mtn side of Tray is closed it’s easier to just head to Corbin Creek rd after Charlie’s creek. It’s all a day trip unless you stop to sight see.

[@robertcotrelljr8573]

Great video. Just curious as I’m new to Overlanding what kind of abuse were you referring to on Charlie’s creek? I didn’t see any trash, just graffiti.

[@mtboverland]

It has to do with overuse, Charlie’s creek rd is just a forest service road, people treat it as if it’s an off road park. They go off of the main road and create alt lines on private property and ride when conditions are wet and muddy further tearing up the road. It’s a beautiful road that is just getting over used at the moment

[@mtboverland]

Oh and thanks, one of the most important things a person can do when out in the wild is to leave no trace that you were there.

[@robertcotrelljr8573]

@@mtboverland ok and again I’m a newbie. I have to say I did take one of the alt routes😬. I’m going to plead ignorance as I had seen others that did it I thought it was what you do🤷‍♂️. I don’t like mud bogging though and try not to spin. Even with the crappy tires I have I don’t really spin. I just like exploring. Also I’m a previous MTB’r who will be getting back into it now that my littles are interested, so that has helped. I’m just trying to learn proper overland etiquette. That’s pretty much it, oh and your videos are awesome, I took my little Cretans to Charlie’s creek and tray mt this past weekend and they loved it. Such a blessing. Happy trails my friend.

[@mtboverland]

Completely understand sometimes it’s hard to know the legit roads anymore. Usually official roads will be marked with a number. If you see a off shoot that just short cuts the road it’s probably not legit. There are a lot of short off shoots that just lead to camping spots. Sometimes I’ll just pull the bike off the back and take a quick spin to check out a road. And in most cases you can ride your bike on closed roads, so it opens up the chance to explore.

[@jamieturner7049]

Great video. Can a lifted f150 make it on this trail?

[@mtboverland]

Shouldn’t be an issue it’s just a forest service rd that has gotten a little rough in some spots. It has some slick spots but you should be fine in a truck.

[@shawnsturgeon1014]

Call me crazy but I enjoy trail work. I just got done cutting an atv trail, sadly I think I’ve come to the end due to houses.

[@duane4972]

Ta lu lah. NOT TA HU LA !

[@mtboverland]

Thanks, I’m lucky I can pronounce my own name correctly

[@dawsonholland2885]

Cyclists won't get out of your way so why get out of theres

[@mtboverland]

It’s just a courtesy, these guys and gals were at the beginning of a ride across the entire state the hard way. Often times on gravel or dirt roads they can travel faster than the 4 wheel vehicles. I’ve done that ride and it’s much easier to just let them go buy.

[@rogervancleave8670]

@@mtboverland thanks for sharing the trail with fellow MTB riders.