This area has 12 fun and challenging trails. Since we got rained out we were only able to ride
three and went over 30 miles.
This area is only about 2 to 3 hours from Atlanta and is
a lot better than any other riding areas near Atlanta. This is as close to Rocky Mountain riding I have seen in the East.
Most of the trails at Tellico should be considered difficult.
The old man shows us young guys how to get up one the
tougher sections of trail two.
Notice the depth of the trail in the picture, it is very deep, steep and rocky though it is hard to tell in the photo.
This creek crossing is on trail 5 and is a good place to camp. Be aware that the
rocks can get slippery we it starts to rain. I would consider Tellico to
be the most scenic trail systems east of the Rockies. Camping is
allowed along the trail and there are several great spots along the many
creeks and rivers. There are also several camping areas along the
road that goes to Tellico Plains.
This area is very popular with 4x4 users. Due to the rain I was only able to get a glance at a
very rocky trail but it seemed to be the place to be if you drive a 4x4.
This area was very busy on the day we were there. We saw motorcycles, ATVs, Jeeps, and
this thing.
Directions: From Atlanta take I-575 north and it will turn into Hwy 5 follow to North Carolina and follow the signs
to Murphy. Take the Business loop into downtown and take a left onto Tennessee St. This will turn into Joe Brown Rd. Continue to the
blinking light and take a right onto Hanging Dog Rd. Stay on this all the way to Davis Creek Rd. Take a right on Davis Creek Rd. This road will turn into gravel and eventually turn into Trail 1. After it turns
into gravel, it is about 3 miles to the staging area/trailhead