Beasley Knob OHV Trail System
The Beasley Knob OHV Trail System is 13.4 miles of interconnected off-road trail in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blairsville in Union County, Georgia, a corner of the state known for the highest elevations in Georgia's Blue Ridge and the rugged character that comes with genuine mountain terrain. Beasley Knob earns its reputation honestly: the system is rated difficult to most difficult and the operator's recommendation that it is suitable for experienced riders only is accurate. The signature features are rock hill climbs and gravel roads that demand technical skills, adequate machine capability, and the mechanical confidence to diagnose problems far from the trailhead. The system serves two vehicle categories (ATVs, 4x4 vehicles, and motorcycles), which is broader than many Georgia USFS systems. Access is from two trailheads: Satterfield Trailhead and Blue Rock Trailhead, each providing different entry points into the interconnected loop network. Day passes are $5/operator at the trailhead; annual passes are available through the recreation.gov portal. The system's proximity to the North Georgia mountains' broader recreation economy (Vogel State Park, Brasstown Bald, the AT corridor) makes Blairsville a well-supplied base for multi-day visits. The trail closes January through March and frequently closes after heavy rain, red clay is unrideable when saturated. Contact the Blue Ridge Ranger District (706-745-6928) for current conditions.