Carters Lake Trails

Status: Open

Trail Info

Nestled along the shores of Georgia’s deepest lake, the Carters Lake trail system offers riders a unique combination of scenic mountain views, flowing singletrack, and challenging terrain.

Ridgeway Trails
The Ridgeway mountain bike trail system is located in Ridgeway Park. Riders pass through mountain vegetation along high ridges that overlook deep clear water, then descend to cross small creeks. The main trail is a loop approximately 6 miles long. Several other short spur trails exist within the park that allow for longer rides. Trail features include a mixture of single track, narrow logging roads along with challenging climbs, stream crossings and technical downhills.

Amadahy Trail
The Amadahy Trail is located in the Woodring Branch Recreation Area.  This 4-mile loop trail is excellent for all skill levels.  Users are treated to great views of Carters Lake along most of trail’s length.  Trailhead parking is located off the Woodring Branch access road.  Time required to complete the trail is approximately 30 minutes for bikers and 1 hour and 15 minutes for hikers. 

Multi-use trail: Hikers, trail runners, mountain bikes.

Open everyday from sunrise to sunset