Beginner Off-Road Trails Near South Hill, Virginia
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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