Map Updates

Map Updates & Additions | 1/8/21

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You can find any of the points in this e-mail by clicking the magnifying glass (search) icon on the map legend (left-hand side of the map) on the home page and typing in the name of the point.

2 new GPS routes, USFS Forest Service Roads, points of interest (things to see), campgrounds, and an outdoor shooting range have been added to the map. See the list below for details.

The points on this map are a collection of places I have visited and also that others have shared. Please respect the property rights of others and do not trespass on privately owned property or on trails or roads that are closed. The points with a gray pin are closed or inactive. When planning to travel on USFS Forest Service Roads always check the status of the road at the USFS Visitor Map as some roads are closed seasonally and some are open year-round. You can also check the USFS Forest Service Road Google Map for road status as well.

I try to keep the map updated to note when a trail or road is closed, but please reply to this e-mail or send me a message via the form on the ‘About’ page if you visit a point on the map that needs to be updated.



GPS Routes

The Great Smoky Mountains Jeep Road Trip & Off Road Adventure!

Click to learn more about this trip and download the route GPS GPX or KML files.

This is a 375-mile loop that starts at the GA/NC state line and travels through GA, NC, TN, Nantahala National Forest, and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

It covers 33 paved roads, 5 USFS Forest Service roads, and has over 30 unique points of interest and things to see!

Murphy, NC to Deals Gap, NC

This route starts in Murphy, NC and travels across US Forest Service and paved roads to Deals Gap, NC. At Deals Gap it picks up at US Hwy 129 which is also known as the “Tail of the Dragon”. The route ends at the north entrance to the Tail of the Dragon on the TN side. This route has many interesting things to see along the way as highlighted below!

It covers 6 USFS Forest Service Roads, paved roads and multiple points of interest such as the Tail of the Dragon Scenic Overlook, Stewart Cabin Historical Site, Cheoah River Suspension Bridge & Rapids and the Cheoah Dam & Powerhouse (where a scene from the 1993 movie The Fugitive was filmed).

Forest Service Roads

Added the following Forest Service Roads in NC:

  • Forest Service Road 69 – Wayah Bald (Topton, NC)
  • Forest Service Road 308 – Beachertown (Topton, NC)
  • Forest Service Road 422 – Winding Stairs (Topton, NC)
  • Forest Service Road 711 – Winesprings Whiteoak (Topton, NC)

Points of Interest / Features

  • Whiteside Mountain Hiking Trail (Cashiers, NC)
  • Secret Falls Hiking Trail (Highlands, NC)
  • Secret Falls (Highlands, NC)
  • Stewart Cabin Historical Site (Lake Santeetlah, NC)
  • Cheoah River Suspension Bridge (Robbinsville, NC)
  • Bear Creek Rapid – Cheoah River (Robbinsville, NC)
  • Tapoco Lodge & Tavern (Tapoco, NC)
  • Cheoah Dam & Powerhouse (Robbinsville, NC)
  • Blue Hole Public Fishing Area (Robbinsville, NC)
  • Tail of the Dragon (Robinsville, NC / Tallassee, TN)
  • Tail of the Dragon Scenic Overlook (Chilhowee, TN)
  • Fields of the Wood (Murphy, NC)
  • Needmore Road Suspension Bridge (Bryson City, NC)
  • Nantahala Outdoor Center (Bryson City, NC)
  • Old Train Tunnel (Bryson City, NC)
  • Queens Creek Lake (Bryson City, NC)
  • Wishon’s Fishing Hole (Topton, NC)
  • Look Rock Hiking Trail (Tallassee, TN)
  • Look Rock Observation Tower (Tallassee, TN)
  • Foothills Parkway & Extension (Tallassee, TN)
  • Elkmont Historic District (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
  • Chimney Tops Overlook (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
  • Oconaluftee Valley Overlook (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
  • Mingus Mill (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
  • Mountain Farm Museum (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
  • Bigfoot Statue @ Cataloochee (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
  • Cataloochee Valley Overlook (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
  • Jarvis Palmer House @ Cataloochee (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
  • Palmer Chapel Methodist Church @ Cataloochee (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
  • Beech Grove School @ Cataloochee (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
  • Hiram Caldwell House @ Cataloochee (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
  • Wilson Lick Ranger Station (Franklin, NC – Forest Service Road 69 – Wayah Bald)
  • Wayah Bald Summit & Lookout Tower (Franklin, NC – Forest Service Road 69 – Wayah Bald)
  • Shuckstack Fire Tower (Robbinsville, NC)

Campgrounds

  • Lost Creek Campground (Reliance, TN)
  • Tumbling Creek Campground (Copperhill, TN)
  • Big Oak Cove Campground (Tellico Plains, TN)
  • Rough Ridge Campground (Tellico Plains, TN)
  • State Line Campground (Tellico Plains, TN)
  • Lost Mine Campground (Bryson City, NC)
  • Nelson’s Nantahala Hideaway Campground & Cabins (Topton, NC)

Outdoor Shooting Ranges

  • Dirty John Shooting Range (Topton, NC)
Map Updates

Map Updates & Additions

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2 new journal posts, USFS forest service roads, points of interest and campgrounds have been added to the map. The new GPS route starts in Dillard, GA and covers USFS and paved roads to Helen, GA. Click this link to go directly to the page for this route.

The points on this map are a collection of places I have visited and also that others have shared. Please respect the property rights of others and do not trespass on privately owned property or on trails or roads that are closed. The points with a gray pin are closed or inactive. When planning to travel on USFS Forest Service Roads always check the status of the road at the USFS Visitor Map as some roads are closed seasonally and some are open year-round. You can also check the USFS Forest Service Road Google Map for road status as well.

I try to keep the map updated to note when a trail or road is closed, but please reply to this e-mail or send me a message via the form on the ‘About’ page if you visit a point on the map that needs to be updated.

You can find any of the points in this e-mail by clicking the magnifying glass (search) icon on the map legend on the left-hand side of the map on the main page and typing in the name of the point.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MAP



Journal Posts

ATOTO A6 Double-DIN Navigation Stereo Install in a Jeep Wrangler TJ

Step-by-step instructions on how to install a double-DIN size ATOTO A6 navigation stereo in a TJ.

How to Print Full-Size USGS or USPS Topo Quad Maps at Staples

How to print full size topographic maps from USGS or USFS quad PDF files.

Forest Service Roads

Added the following Forest Service Roads in GA:

  • Forest Service Road 22 – Tumbling Creek Rd (Epworth, GA)
  • Forest Service Road 62 – Curahee Mountain Rd (Toccoa, GA)
  • Forest Service Road 283 – Indian Grave Gap Rd (Hiawassee, GA)
  • Forest Service Road 32 – Patterson Gap Rd (Rabun Gap, GA)
  • Forest Service Road 631 – Tatum Lead Rd (Chatsworth, GA)

Added the following Forest Service Roads in TN:

  • Forest Service Road 23 – McFarland Rd (Turtletown, TN)
  • Forest Service Road 103 – Lost Creek Rd (Reliance, TN)
  • Forest Service Road 236 – Smith Creek Rd (Turtletown, TN)
  • Forest Service Road 23A – Turtletown ADIT Rd (Turtletown, TN)

Points of Interest / Features

  • Ocoee River Flume Valve (Turtletown, TN)
  • McFarland Concrete Platform (Turtletown, TN)
  • Appalachia Power House (Reliance, TN)
  • Jacks River Falls Trail (Blue Ridge, GA)

Campgrounds

  • Tumbling Creek Campground (Copperhill, TN)
  • Lost Creek Campground (Reliance, TN)
Map Updates

Map Updates & Additions

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MAIN MAP

A new GPS route, USFS forest service roads, points of interest and campgrounds have been added to the map. The new GPS route starts in Dillard, GA and covers USFS and paved roads to Helen, GA. Click this link to go directly to the page for this route.

The points on this map are a collection of places I have visited and also that others have shared. Please respect the property rights of others and do not trespass on privately owned property or on trails or roads that are closed. The points with a gray pin are closed or inactive. When planning to travel on USFS Forest Service Roads always check the status of the road at the USFS Visitor Map as some roads are closed seasonally and some are open year-round. You can also check the USFS Forest Service Road Google Map for road status as well.

I try to keep the map updated to note when a trail or road is closed, but please reply to this e-mail or send me a message via the form on the ‘About’ page if you visit a point on the map that needs to be updated.

You can find any of the points in this e-mail by clicking the magnifying glass (search) icon on the map legend on the left-hand side of the map on the main page and typing in the name of the point.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MAP



GPS Tracks

The GPS track below starts in Dillard, GA and travels over 5 US Forest Service and paved roads to Helen, GA and is 46.87 miles long. The Google Map on the track page also includes a number of points of interest such as a fun (rocky) hill climb and water ford on Forest Service Road 72 – Charlies Creek Rd, scenic areas, waterfalls and campgrounds. Downloadable GPS tracks are available in KML and GPX format.

Forest Service Roads

Added the following Forest Service Roads in GA:

  • Forest Service Road 283 – Indian Grave Gap Rd (Hiawassee, GA)

Updated the following Forest Service Roads in GA:

  • Forest Service Road 72 – Charlies Creek Rd
    • Added photos and coordinate for water ford on the road
  • Forest Service Road 32 – Patterson Gap Rd
    • Added photos

Points of Interest & Features

Added the following points of interest and features:

  • Bettys Creek Recreation Area (Rabun Gap, GA)
  • Coleman River Scenic Area (Clayton, GA)
  • Coleman River Scenic Area Trailhead (Clayton, GA)
  • High Shoals Trailhead (Hiawassee, GA)
  • High Shoals Falls (Hiawassee, GA)
  • Blue Hole Falls (Hiawassee, GA)

Campgrounds

Added the following campgrounds:

  • Permission Valley Campground (Clayton, GA)
  • Nichols Campground (Clayton, GA)
  • Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)
  • Sandy Bottoms Campground (Towns County, GA)
Map Updates

Map Updates & Additions

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MAIN MAP

New USFS forest service roads, points of interest and campgrounds have been added to the map. I have also added a section to the site called ‘GPS Tracks’ which contains route information in Google Maps format and downloadable track files for import into your GPS or mapping device.

The points on this map are a collection of places I have visited and also that others have shared. Please respect the property rights of others and do not trespass on privately owned property or on trails or roads that are closed. The points with a gray pin are closed or inactive. When planning to travel on USFS Forest Service Roads always check the status of the road at the USFS Visitor Map as some roads are closed seasonally and some are open year-round.

I try to keep the map updated to note when a trail or road is closed, but please send me a message via the form on the ‘About’ page if you visit a point on the map that needs to be updated.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MAP



GPS Tracks

The GPS track below is a loop that starts in Ellijay, GA and travels up to Ocoee, TN and then Tellico Plains, TN along the Tellico River and loops back to the starting point in Ellijay. It also includes a number of points of interest such as the Conasauga River Snorkeling Hole, Mill Creek Scenic Overlook and Bald River Falls on the Tellico River. The downloadable GPS tracks are available in KML and GPX format.

Forest Service Roads

Added the following Forest Service Roads in GA, NC and TN:

  • Forest Service Road 16 – Cisco Alaculsy Rd (Old Hwy 2)
  • Forest Service Road 17 – West Cowpen Rd
  • Forest Service Road 18 – Holly Creek Rd (Conasauga Rd)
  • Forest Service Road 24 – Beaverdam Bald Rd
  • Forest Service Road 34 – Buckhorn Rd
  • Forest Service Road 46 – Amicalola Creek Rd
  • Forest Service Road 55 – Baker Creek Rd
  • Forest Service Road 61 – Sycamore Rd
  • Forest Service Road 67 – Sina Branch Rd
  • Forest Service Road 68 – Potato Patch Rd (Old CCC Camp Rd / W Cowpen Rd / Lake Conasauga Rd)
  • Forest Service Road 68D – Conasauga Lake Rd
  • Forest Service Road 77 – Oswald Rd
  • Forest Service Road 81 – Upper Santeetlah Rd
  • Forest Service Road 99 – Blue Ridge Rd
  • Forest Service Road 126 – Bald River Rd
  • Forest Service Road 185 – Clear Creek Rd
  • Forest Service Road 210 – Tellico River Rd
  • Forest Service Road 216 – North River Shortcut Rd
  • Forest Service Road 217 – North River Rd
  • Forest Service Road 221 – Peavine Sheeds Creek Rd (Sheeds Creek Rd)
  • Forest Service Road 244 – White Oak Gap Rd
  • Forest Service Road 384 – Wildcat Creek Rd
  • Forest Service Road 420 – Davis Creek Rd
  • Forest Service Road 420-1 – Davis Creek Rd / Beaver Dam Rd
  • Forest Service Road 630 – Mill Creek Rd
  • Forest Service Road 646 – Burrells Ford Rd

Points of Interest & Features:

Added the following points of interest and features:

  • Ocoee River Overlook
  • Dukes Creek Falls
  • Barnes Creek Falls & Picnic Area
  • Raven Cliff Falls Trail
  • Cullasaja Falls
  • Rainbow Falls Trail
  • Rainbow Falls
  • Turtleback Falls
  • Wildcat Creek Sliding Rock
  • Ocoee Whitewater Center
  • Mill Creek Scenic Overlook
  • Conasauga River Snorkeling Hole
  • Tellico River Overlook
  • Bald River Falls

Camgrounds

Added the following campground:

  • Cottonwood Patch Campground
Map Updates

Map Updates & Additions

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New forest service roads, points of interest and campgrounds have been added to the map.
3 new Journal (blog) posts have been added as well.

Journal (Blog) Posts

Added the following Journal posts:

William Preston Brown Homesite
Historic homesite within the Lake Russell WMA

Mountain Grove Cemetery & School
Historic cemetery and school site within the Lake Russell WMA

Toccoa River Swinging Bridge
270 foot long swinging/suspended bridge that crosses the Toccoa River in Suches, GA

NOTE: All Journal posts are visible on the Journal page as well. The main page with the map also displays the 3 most recent Journal posts as well (At the bottom of the page under the map legend)



Forest Service Roads

Added the following Forest Service roads in the Lake Russell WMA (GA):

  • Forest Service Road 92 (Red Root Rd)
  • Forest Service Road 92D (Kelly Mountain)
  • Forest Service Road 193 (Post Oak Corner)
  • Forest Service Road 92F (Farmer Mountain)
  • Forest Service Road 89A (Sellars)
  • Forest Service Road 89 (Pumping Station)
  • Forest Service Road 92B (Browns Bottom)
  • Forest Service Road 92A (Stephens)
  • Forest Service Road 87 (Guard Camp)
  • Forest Service Road 59 (Lake Russell Entrance)
  • Forest Service Road 59A (Lake Russell Loop A)
  • Forest Service Road 59B (Lake Russell Loop B)
  • Forest Service Road 59I (Nancytown Lake Rd)
  • Forest Service Road 191 (GA Mountain Orchard Rd)
  • Forest Service Road 191A (GA Mountain Orchard Br)
  • Forest Service Road 87A (Stone Grove Ridge)
  • Forest Service Road 62 (Currahee Mountain Rd)
  • Forest Service Road 62A (Pear Orchard Loop)
  • Forest Service Road 62B (Pear Orchard Rd)
  • Forest Service Road 389 (Frady Branch)
  • Forest Service Road 389A (Frady Branch Dr A)
  • Forest Service Road 389B (Frady Branch Trail Head)
  • Forest Service Road 194 (Allen Mountain)
  • Added USFS Road Ratings and length for all Lake Russell WMA roads

Other Forest Service Road Updates:

  • Forest Service Road 516 (Stone Place) (Tallulah Falls WMA)
  • Updated the eastern portion of Forest Service Road 79 (Tray Mountain) to Chimney Mountain Rd
  • Changed John Rowland Br Rd to Forest Service Road 518

Points of Interest & Features

Added the following points of interest and features:

  • Mountain Grove Cemetery & School
  • William Preston Brown Homesite
  • Tallulah Gorge Overlook

Campgrounds

Added the following campgrounds:

  • Lake Russell Campground
  • Lake Tugalo Campground
Map Updates

Map Updates & Additions

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NOTE: Special thanks to Chad Hamm for providing this list of trails and off road parks.

4×4 / Off-Road Trails

Added the following off-road trails:

  • Brown Mountain OHV Trail System (Morganton, NC)
  • Doe Mountain Recreation Area (Mountain City, TN)
  • North Cumberland WMA (Pioneer, TN)
  • Richland Rd (Lenoir, TN)
  • Uwharrie OHV Trail System (Troy, NC)

Forest Service Roads

Added the following Forest Service Roads:

  • Forest Service Road 236 (Cooper Creek Rd) (GA)
  • Forest Service Road 156 (Sarah’s Creek Rd) (GA)
  • Forest Service Road 32 (Patterson Gap Rd) (GA)


Off-Road Parks

Added the following off-road parks:

  • Black Mountain Off Road Park (Evarts, KY)
  • Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (London, KY)
  • Golden Mountain Off Road Park (Sparta, TN)
  • Morris Mountain Off Road Park (Delta, AL)
  • Windrock Off Road Park (Oliver Springs, TN)
  • Royal Blue OHV Park (Pioneer, TN)
  • Rush Off Road Park (Rush, KY)
  • Stoney Lonesome OHV Park (Bremen, AL)
Map Updates

Map Updates & Additions

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New 4×4 / off-road trails, forest service roads, points of interest and campgrounds have been added to the map.

4×4 / Off-Road Trails

Added the following off-road trails:

  • Miller Top Mountain Trail
  • Tallulah River Rd
  • Anderson Creek Rd
  • Copper Mines Rd
  • Findley Ridge Trail
  • Azalea Ridge Rd
  • West Wolf Creek Rd
  • High Shoals Rd Trail


Forest Service Roads

Added the following Forest Service Roads:

  • Forest Service Road 28-2 (Nimblewill Gap Rd) (GA)
  • Forest Service Road 654 (Dockery Gap Rd) (GA)
  • Forest Service Road 4 (Mulkey Gap Rd) (GA)
  • Forest Service Road 88 (Dixon Branch Rd) (GA)
  • Forest Service Road 39 (Duncan Ridge Rd) (GA)
  • Forest Service Road 816 (Toccoa River Swinging Bridge) (GA)
  • Forest Service Road 35 (Weeks Creek) (GA)
  • Forest Service Road 443 (Boggs Creek) (GA)
  • Forest Service Road 443A (Lower Boggs Creek) (GA)
  • Forest Service Road 639 (Blue Mountain Spring) (GA)
  • Forest Service Road 288 (Cochran Falls) (Updated to gated/closed)

Points of Interest & Features

Added the following points of interest and features:

  • Chestatee Overlook
  • Toccoa River Swinging Bridge
    • This is really cool and worth the drive to see in person
  • Black Diamond Tunnel
  • Amicalola Falls Upper Observation Platform
  • Appalachian Approach Trail
  • Blue Hole
  • Burnt Mountain Lookout
  • Cochran Falls Trailhead
  • Cochran Falls
  • High Shoals Baptist Church
  • Glass Mine Top
  • Spriggs Summerhour Cemetery

Campgrounds

Added the following campgrounds:

  • Dockery Lake Campground
  • Forest Service Road 88 Campground
  • Cooper Creek Campground
  • Deep Hole Campground
  • Wildcat Campground (Dawson Forest)