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Houston Valley OHV Trails

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Houston Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System is the largest USFS OHV system in Georgia: 25 miles of two-way trails covering approximately 2,600 acres in Walker County in the northwest corner of the state, roughly 25 miles south of Chattanooga and 90 miles northwest of Atlanta in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The Walker County location puts this system at the very edge of the Cumberland Plateau's southern extension: the terrain reflects that geology with moderate but genuine ridgeline relief, hardwood forest canopy of oak and hickory on the uplands, and bottomland corridors along the drainage systems feeding the Chattooga River watershed. Trail ratings span easy to most difficult, with the bulk of the system in the intermediate range, accessible enough for riders who are past the beginner stage without requiring the advanced technical skills demanded by the system's harder sections. ATVs, dirt bikes, and UTVs are permitted on designated routes, but vehicles wider than 50 inches are not permitted, a significant restriction that excludes many current full-size UTVs. Permits are required: $5/operator day pass or $50 annual pass, available at the trailhead. Parking for approximately 35 tow vehicles, an ADA-compliant loading ramp, a vault toilet, and three free primitive campsites are on site. The system closes seasonally after significant rain events. Check conditions with the Chattooga River Ranger District before visiting (706-695-6736).

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ATV, Dirt Bike, SxS / UTV
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Public land

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4.6· 194 reviews on Google
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    Ann Anderson· 5 months ago

    Love these trails! The paths are great and importantly it's not dusty like some of the trails we've been on. The trails are great for beginners up to experienced riders - and you don't have to worry with big vehicles being in the woods with you.

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    Amanda Pilcher Currie· 3 months ago

    My phone wouldn't let me buy the passes before I got there but my husband's did. The QR code on property didn't work since there wasn't any cell service so I'm grateful he got it to work on the drive there. The trails are absolutely amazing, some puddles, streams, and large enough puddle about the size of a pond in a drought. The hill climbs were perfectly maintained as much as possible. I was extremely impressed. My crew will be back.

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    Anthony Welch· 7 months ago

    This was my third trip to Houston Valley OHV TRAILS back to back to back weekends I love the trails there good for all levels of riding beginner to pro along with some mud here and there throughout the trails also the environment and people meaning riders are respectful to one another I would love to add make sure you bring your own snacks and food or drinks and water to support your day out riding there are no convenient stores located in that area near the Trails👍

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    David clark· 4 months ago

    Awesome trails. My son and I are experienced riders and there were some challenging sections. We rode the entire park forward and backward in about 4-5 hours. Roughly 50 miles. The website worked but the app on my phone did not. Great parking lot with bathrooms. Trails were well marked and clean.

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Current conditions

86Go/ 100 conditions scoreBest day: Sat, Sep 26 (96)

High today

91°F

Wind

8 kt

Gusts 11 kt

Rain chance

23%

Week ahead

Tue91°F23%
Wed84°F67%
Thu75°F67%
Fri77°F8%
Sat80°F1%
Sun82°F1%
Mon86°F4%

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