Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Ettrick, Virginia

Coal Road

This is a 13-mile long forest service road with paved sections on either end. The gravel sections have potholes, but are easily traveled by any vehicle. There are many hiking and biking trailheads located along…
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Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NC12 - Carova 4x4 Beach

The Carova 4x4 Beach is the northernmost portion of NC-12, which runs along North Carolina's Outer Banks. The pavement ends in the town of Corolla, at which point a 4WD vehicle is mandatory in order…
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Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

Crabtree Meadows

This route is one side of the old Shoe Creek Trail that is now gated in the middle at private property. The surface is gravel from the state road to the parking area for the…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Big Piney

Big Piney is a gravel road passing through a portion of the George Washington National Forest, offering access to hiking, camping and swimming. The trail is rocky and typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi