The Georgia Traverse Status - Reported Conditions

​Last Updated: 2/2020

To this great group of explorers and travelers, please consider sharing your recent Georgia Traverse experiences with the community. If you have relevant information regarding road conditions, closures, trees down, difficult terrain, etc. along The Georgia Traverse, please leave a comment below. Users will be able to visit the comment section and get a sense of what to expect as the road conditions along the Traverse change quite frequently. Note: Click Comments and scroll to the bottom for the latest updates.

You can now report trail conditions directly on The Georgia Traverse map using the The Georgia Traverse Trail Conditions Reporting Form

In addition to any comments provided by users, you should always (I cannot stress this enough) check the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Alerts and Notices Page before you visit the area.  

​Safe travels, David.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Service Road Closures Map Dates: Jan 10, 2020 - onward
The wonderful folks at the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Service published this fantastic map with road closures and maintenance level descriptions. You really should be visiting this page prior to exploring our Forest Service roads. Their content follows... 

For the convenience of national forest visitors, a new interactive map is available to help people understand temporary road closures. Official Motor Vehicle Use Maps determine if a road is open to public motorized vehicles. Contact our office for daily updates. Please note roads may be closed at any time. Roads not on the map are not open to public vehicular use. Please remember to practice TreadLightly! principles when traveling on public Forest Service roads.
Travel Responsibly
Respect the Rights of Others
Educate Yourself
Avoid Sensitive Areas
Do Your Part

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Conasauga Ranger District Seasonal Closures Dates: Through March 4, 2019
Seasonal road closures are now in effect on the Conasauga Ranger District.  On the east side of the district, Forest Service Road (FSR) 64 is closed from Jacks River Field Campground to Potato Patch.  FSR 68 from Potato Patch to Lake Conasauga, FSR 49 from Lake Conasauga to Grassy Tower and FSR 17 from the intersection of FSR 68 to FSR 630 are all closed.  Also, there is no vehicle access to the following trailheads: Three Forks, Chestnut Lead, Tear Britches, Buddy Cove and Betty Gap.  On the west side of the district, Johns Mountain Overlook Road (FSR 208) is closed. These roads will re-open March 4, 2019.
As always, forest visitors should use caution when travelling within the national forest, as weather conditions may present flooding, downed trees, road wash-outs, and landslides. Please check local weather forecasts and the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests' website for the most current news and updates.
You can also download free maps of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests' road system.
Contact: Conasauga Ranger District, (706) 695-6736
The full announcement is found here.

Camping Closure for area around Rainbow Family gathering, Lumpkin County     Dates: June 15, 2018 through September 2, 2018
The Forest Service has issued a camping closure order for the area surrounding the Rainbow Family gathering that took place July 2018.
Updates and Information found here.
Map of camping closure found here.

Tallulah River Campground  Closed     Dates: Mid-May through August, 2018
Contacts: Chattoga River Ranger District (706) 754-6221
The Tallulah River Campground was closed Mid-May for the installation of a new toilet facility.
Updates and Information found here.

Cohutta Wilderness Closed Temporarily - Cottonwood Patch Campground Reopened     Dates: July 23, 2018
Updates and Information found here.

High Shoals Creek Falls Trail Closed     Dates: July 13, 2018
Updates and Information found here.

Rainbow Gathering Information for the Chattahoochee National Forest     Dates: Mid-June through Mid-July 2018
Updates and information found here:  www.fs.usda.gov/goto/conf/RainbowFamily
"The Rainbow Family of Living Light has chosen to hold their 2018 Annual Rainbow Gathering on the Chattahoochee National Forest on the Blue Ridge Ranger District. The unauthorized gathering site is located near Bull Mountain off of Forest Service Road 28-1 in the community of Nimblewill about 15 minutes from Dahlonega, Georgia. The unauthorized gathering could draw anywhere from 2,000 -- 10,000 people. Officials expect the attendance to peak the week of July 4. Any event of this size can have significant impacts on local communities, natural resources, traffic, and visitors. Please continue to visit this site for regular updates. "

IMPASSABLE ROADS - Blue Ridge Ranger District     Date(s): Feb 8, 2018
Contact(s): Blue Ridge Ranger District at (706)745-6928
Forest Service roads continue to be impacted by wet weather and the freezing and thawing cycles.  Sections of Forest Service Roads 42, 77, 69, 58 and others in the area are impassable by passenger cars and 2-wheel drive vehicles.  Use caution when traveling these roads.

Conasauga Ranger District Seasonal Road Closures     Date(s): Feb 5, 2018 - Mar 7, 2018
Contact(s): Jeff Gardner, District Ranger, (706) 695-6736
Seasonal road closures are now in effect on the Conasauga Ranger District.  On the east side of the district, Forest Service Road (FSR) 64 is closed from Jacks River Field Campground to Potato Patch.  FSR 68 from Potato Patch to Lake Conasauga, FSR 49 from Lake Conasauga to Grassy Tower and FSR 17 from the intersection of FSR 68 to FSR 630 are all closed.  Also, there is no vehicle access to the following trailheads:  Three Forks, Chestnut Lead, Tear Britches, Buddy Cove and Betty Gap.  On the west side of the district, Johns Mountain Overlook Road (FSR 208) is closed.  These roads will re-open March 6, 2018.
Click image for large map indicating road closures.