Activities
Upper Tellico off-road vehicle area is well known for its beautiful trails. Tellico has special trails ranging from easy to most difficult. Great for 4x4's & ATV's!!
for up to date trail info on any closeures contact the FS office:
|
Tusquitee Ranger District 123 Woodland Drive Murphy, NC 28906 828-837-5152 |
||
|
|
||
Remember to stop at Allan Gap pay station and follow the rules.
-
No Alcohol allowed on trails
-
Help keep trails clean
-
Stay on designated trails
-
Ask Tellico Cabins for maps
-
Need a Tellico Trail Map?
Tusquitee Ranger District
123 Woodland Drive
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
828-837-5152You can order a map by mail or visit the Forest Service office (Monday - Friday). Some of the Murphy businesses also sell the maps. Maps are $5 each and are well worth the money. Upper Tellico OHV Area is located in the Tusquitee Ranger District in the Nantahala National Forest, near Murphy, North Carolina. It is also accessible from Tellico Plains, Tennessee. National Forests are administered by the United States Forest Service, which is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Important Note: The trails at Tellico are very difficult. On most of the trails, a vehicle should be equipped with large tires, heavy duty axles, dual lockers, winch, and roll cage and the driver should be experienced. Tools and spare parts are recommended. Wet conditions make the trails significantly more difficult. Go with a well equipped group.
-
New North Carolina ATV Laws
For Your Information:
The State of North Carolina has new laws covering ATV use. They become effective December 1, 2005. There are now helmet and goggle requirements, training requirements, age restrictions (based on engine size), and alcohol restrictions.
-
These are state laws (i.e., they apply everywhere in North Carolina). The laws will also be enforced by the Forest Service in National Forests (Tellico/Nantahala, Uwharrie, etc).
A link to the new law is at: http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2005/Bills/Senate/HTML/S189v8.html
We all want to enjoy these trails. So let's work together to keep them open for our enjoyment .
Respect the land God has given us.
Close by:
25 min. to Murphy, North Carolina
10 min. to the Upper Tellico off-road vehicle area
2.5 hours from Atlanta, Georgia
1 hour to Hiawassee Georgia
40 min. to golf course
20 min. to Hiawassee lake for fishing, boating, and skiing
45 min. to Fires Creek Horse Trail
You can easily take a ride and end up in Tennessee.
Close to: Blairsville, Andrews, Franklin, Haysville, Dilsboro,
Bryson City. The Tennessee and Georgia line.
TAIL OF THE DRAGON 55 mins away