Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Nellysford, 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… Learn more about Coal Road
Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Crabtree Meadows
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
St. Mary's
St. Mary's Road is a trail leading to the parking area for the St. Mary's Wilderness area. It is a short gravel forest road with little to no cell service and a large trailhead parking… Learn more about St. Mary's
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1
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… Learn more about Big Piney
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Greasy Springs
Out and back trails are primarily used to access the Appalachian Trail crossing. Narrow 2 track muddy and narrow in places with numerous short side trails. Many nice camping spots throughout the length of the… Learn more about Greasy Springs
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Big Mary
This is a gravel forest service road that follows Big Mary Creek. Several walk-in campsites are located just off the trail. There is good fishing and hiking along the trail, and decent cell service in… Learn more about Big Mary
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
FR1176
FR 1176 leads from Big Piney up to a peak where cell towers can be found. The drive up includes several rocky sections, some steep sections and rock ledges. This trail also provides access to… Learn more about FR1176
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hog Camp
Hog Camp Road provides access to a variety of hiking and camping opportunities in the George Washington National Forest. The south end is well traveled and easily passable, however north of the Mount Pleasant Scenic… Learn more about Hog Camp
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
FR51-AT
This short offshoot from Hog Camp Trail leads to the Mount Pleasant Scenic Area with opportunities for hiking and camping. Learn more about FR51-AT
Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cow Camp Road
This is a rocky fire road in the George Washington National Forest, connecting Highway 60 to Wiggins Hill Road. It is typically unmaintained after rain or snow and you may encounter shallow water crossings and… Learn more about Cow Camp Road
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Reservoir Rd. to Irish Creek
Located in the Amhurst county portion of the George Washington National Forest this is easy gravel trail has a lot to offer. Reservoir road runs parallel to the Pedlar river which offers great trout fishing… Learn more about Reservoir Rd. to Irish Creek
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Little North Mountain WMA
Little North Mountain WMA has a mix of seasonally open routes that all dead-end eventually. This route includes a scenic, lightly maintained state road to access the area. The roads are marginally maintained gravel with… Learn more about Little North Mountain WMA
Total Miles
18
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi
Enchanted Creek
A seasonal forest route that traces along the Blue Ridge Parkway at a lower elevation. The surface is natural dirt with rocks, mud, and stream crossings. A tunnel around the mid-point passes under the BRP.… Learn more about Enchanted Creek
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi
Tillman
Tillman is a gravel Forest Service Road connecting several other Forest Service Roads to a State Highway. The area includes several reservoirs with fishing and kayaking opportunities. There are several well-traveled hiking trailheads along the… Learn more about Tillman
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Reddish Knob
This 20-plus miles of George Washington National Forest back roads stretches from Braley Pond to Briery Branch Gap. With the exception of the northern 2.5 miles of the route which is paved, the rest is… Learn more about Reddish Knob
Total Miles
18.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Leading Ridge
Leading ridge track is a seasonal two way track from North River to Todd Lake Recreation Area. The track is natural dirt surface with minimal gravel maintenance in areas. Several hiking trails cross the area.… Learn more about Leading Ridge
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cub Run
Maintained gravel forest service road. This route includes numerous hiking trailheads. The southern portion of the route has very spotty cell service which improves in the northern portion. The northern portion includes many dispersed camping… Learn more about Cub Run
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hone Quarry
Hone Quarry recreation area is a dead end trail passing by a reservoir. The trail starts paved from the state highway passing by day use picnic areas and a pay campground with amenities. The trail… Learn more about Hone Quarry
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Flagpole Knob
Flagpole Knob is located in the George Washington National Forest, along the border of Virginia and West Virginia. Open year round, access to Flagpole Knob can be from Switzer Lake Road, Union Springs or Briery… Learn more about Flagpole Knob
Total Miles
12.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Vepco Road
This route follows along a power line for the most part with lots of scenic views. The lower elevation section is mainly gravel or a natural stone base. The upper section to the intersection at… Learn more about Vepco Road
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Emerald Pond
Dead end route to a mountain pond. This route gradually climbs the mountain and ends at multiple locked gates. The route has some exposed base stone and muddy sections but generally maintained gravel forest service… Learn more about Emerald Pond
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Parkers Gap
Parkers Gap trail is a gravel forest service road, running from Cave Mountain Lake to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The surface is gravel and pot hole strewn. Cell service is spotty throughout the area. Numerous… Learn more about Parkers Gap
Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Brandywine Recreation Area
Brandywine Recreation Area is a national forest fee area located just off Route 33 in West Virginia. The area has a reservoir with a sandy swimming area and is accessible for kayaking and fishing. All… Learn more about Brandywine Recreation Area
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Westside Road
Westside Road travels along the western slope of Shenandoah mountain in WV. Be respectful while travelling through private property, from WV Co Route 34 to the National Forest boundary. The route is generally dirt with… Learn more about Westside Road
Total Miles
12.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Overstreet Creek
Overstreet Creek climbs from just over 1,300 feet in elevation to 3,250 ft, where it meets the Blue Ridge Parkway. This four-mile-long route is mostly gravel, but some of the steep sections include larger rocks.… Learn more about Overstreet Creek
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp
Middle Creek
This is a dead-end route leading to a junction of 4 other trails. This route has only 2 dispersed sites. This is a maintained gravel forest service road and is primarily used for horseback riding… Learn more about Middle Creek
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Peters Mill Run
Peters Mill Run is a point-to-point easy trail near Fort Valley, Virginia. The trail is stock friendly and is a great spot for those new to off-roading. The trail can be entered from either the… Learn more about Peters Mill Run
Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Osceola Spruce Knob
The route travels primarily through Monongahela NF on maintained FS gravel roads. A section of the route passes through private land and rolling farmland on gravel road. The accent from the Forest Service Road to… Learn more about Osceola Spruce Knob
Total Miles
26.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mower East
This a seasonal route that runs from the outskirts of Cass, WV across the mountain to Cheat Bridge. The higher elevation is dominated by dense spruce forest, moss, and ferns. The route is a maintained… Learn more about Mower East
Total Miles
17.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
The Road Across The Sky
The Road Across The Sky, FR75, is in Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia. The road runs North-South through the Dolly Sods Wilderness. The Bear Rocks is on the summit of the plateau, and completely necessary… Learn more about The Road Across The Sky