Riding Forest Service Roads from Dahlonega, GA to Suches, GA

Noah and I hopped in the truck and took off on some forest service roads we’ve never been on before. We rode north from Dahlonega, GA on Black Mountain Road and turned left onto Grassy Gap Road. We passed Woody Gap Camp, Horseshoe Ridge, and Persimmon Gap. After a bumpy ride over rocks and a wet ride through big mud puddles, we made it to Cooper Gap Road. We took a left onto Cooper Gap Road and continued on a much smoother ride towards Cooper’s Gap. With all the leaves off the trees, there were beautiful long range mountain views to be had the whole ride. On Cooper Gap road we passed Cane Creek Gap, Locust Gap, Ward Gap, Jones Gap, Justus Gap, Ward Creek, and finally Cooper’s Gap where the Appalachian Trail crosses the road. At this intersection we took a right and headed north up FSR 15. When the gravel ends and the one lane pavement begins the road changes names to Gaddistown Road. Gaddistown road winds through a beautiful mountain river valley along the banks of the Toccoa River until it dead ends at Georgia Highway 60.
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[@nightwolfhunter]

im an 60/40 offtrail packer from the n.c/s.c. line not far from g.a. we need to talk. im sure we could trade some secret local hush holes and hilltops. the kind ya leave no trace cus ya don't want it to get out... love your vids

[@craighiddleston2288]

Love all of your directions. Wish everybody who makes similar videos did the same. Have been planning to head up that way to run some trails and I'll definitely start with this one first because of you

[@southernappalachianrecon]

That’s awesome man! I’m glad my videos are helpful. Same as you, I’ve always been frustrated watching people post content of great looking spots but never mention where they are or how to get there. I try to be as specific as possible in all my videos on where I am and how to get there so other folks can get out there and have the same incredible experience my son and I had 💯👍

[@andrewbridgesjr2679]

I really enjoyed the video

[@nancybryson5488]

Thank you for sharing this awesome FSR!

[@paulbyrd4299]

subbed!!!

[@joannscalici]

Great video I am always looking for new roads to travel and especially interested in Georgia roads right now, thank you for putting the names of roads on the video. I am definitely go to look at my maps and plan a trip down that way. I like to stay out 4 to 6 days and camp out my truck which I have converted into a mini 4wd motorhome. Thank you Caleb and Noah

[@Chudsaves]

Wow. Wish I had places like this .. and someone to ride with. Haha.

[@billmitchell7731]

Like number 22. I love driving the back roads here in Arkansas. I've found some great camping spots and some nice honey holes for fishing. Great idea with the gopro👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@duffysmom6122]

Love the music!!! Also, we like to explore the usfs roads too, so appreciate the previews!

[@duffysmom6122]

Also, what version of GoPro are you using? It appears to be self stabilized like there is gimbal inside...

[@southernappalachianrecon]

@@duffysmom6122 it’s a GoPro Hero 8 Black, I believe it does have a self stabilizing feature built in, I’m pretty happy with the video quality 💯👍

[@southernappalachianrecon]

Yeah I figured I wasn’t the only one who sat around watching other folks ride Forest service roads lol

[@richardangel5078]

We hit springer mountain today in my suburban and stayed left lol got to enjoy the day hello from talkingrock

[@southernappalachianrecon]

Awesome man, hello back from right down here in Jasper 💯👍

[@drivmo_]

Great video!

[@dikiban]

Caleb you are doing a great job for the rest of us who like to ride motorcycles or drive around on weekend trips to explore North Georgia hills. Yes I say hills and not mountains as I lived in Colorado 🙂

[@southernappalachianrecon]

I’ve been to the Colorado Rockies once as a kid and yall absolutely have some big mountains out there! Absolutely beautiful mountains. I really want to take my Jeep out there and explore again as an adult. Thanks for watching!

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Truly Enjoyable Road Trip, Many Thanks Caleb & Noah ! Yeah CANADA Merry Christmas, Friends ! ATB T God Bless

[@conniehansard2464]

I enjoyed my ride been to Woody Gap a bunch of times..run into a wild hog around Ward Gap several years ago..lol

[@quintonborumjrakaskateq9641]

Hey me and my son are new to the area and we love riding at camp merril!!! We should link up sometime soon

[@southernappalachianrecon]

Yeah the Camp Merrill area is real nice, I’m out and about somewhere in the National Forest just about every weekend, holler at me anytime

[@cjitty]

Awesome video man. I just got a Raptor and been looking for a fun road. This looks like one I need to try. I assume the forest service does a good job keeping fallen trees off the roadway

[@southernappalachianrecon]

Yes, they do, especially the main FSRs. I would suggest keeping a little chainsaw in your rig just in case. You can expect to see fallen trees directly after a storm but between the forest service and local folks the roads stay pretty clear 💯👍

[@joannscalici]

I totally agree, I keep a 14 in electric chainsaw on my truck@@southernappalachianrecon

[@gwlane5509]

Cool trip! Could a 2wd with locker make it up that road if not wet?

[@southernappalachianrecon]

Yes, absolutely, I did it in two wheel drive without a rear diff locker, only had a little trouble in one spot but I made it, would suggest some decent all terrain tires 💯🤙

[@NikkAbbott]

What is the forestry number road

[@southernappalachianrecon]

Grassy Gap Road is County Rd. 206 and turns into FSR 55

[@georgeabrahams1465]

Do you know if this or roads similar can be rode on with a side by side in this area?

[@southernappalachianrecon]

Yes every now and then I’ll see folks riding side by sides out on national forest roads, you aren’t allowed to ride them in WMA’s but I’m pretty sure it’s okay on forest service roads in the national forest as long as you stay on the road and you ain’t tearing off into the woods

[@georgeabrahams1465]

@@southernappalachianrecon WMA’s?

[@southernappalachianrecon]

Wildlife Management Area

[@georgeabrahams1465]

@@southernappalachianrecon ah, thank you. Do you happen to know of who I should reach out to about taking a SXS up there? Or do you know if I can just arrive and drive as is with no permits or something similar.