This dirt road is a scenic drive in the Grandfather District of Pisgah National Forest. It is open year-round and can be traveled in either direction. Gravel bikes and mountain bikes are popular on this… Learn more about Maple Sally
Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi
Brown Mountain Trail 1
The Brown Mountain OHV area is a predominantly SxS, ATV, and dirt biking system that offers a few miles of trail for full-size 4WD rigs. The trail starts as an easy rutted Forest Service-esque road… Learn more about Brown Mountain Trail 1
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Brown Mountain Trail 8
Trail 8 is the second trail accessible to full-size vehicles in the Brown Mountain OHV area. The trail runs from about three-quarters of the way through Trail 1 and connects to the end of it,… Learn more about Brown Mountain Trail 8
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Toe River Trail
This trail starts off Blue Ridge Parkway near Horse Trail Gap and Hewat Overlook in the Pisgah National Forest. The Gap and nearby overlooks offer breathtaking views at sunrise and sunset. It is a fairly… Learn more about Toe River Trail
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Little Stoney Creek/Laurel Fork
A nice, simple trail connecting Watauga Lake and Dennis Cove Campground through the Cherokee National Forest. There are a few decent camping spots, no cellular service, and minimal traffic. However, it is single lane in… Learn more about Little Stoney Creek/Laurel Fork
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
The Beauty Spot
Nestled in the heart of the Unaka mountains, the Beauty Spot trail (FS 230) offers a captivating experience for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. With its rugged terrain and awe-inspiring views of the majestic… Learn more about The Beauty Spot
Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Dicks Creek to Dark Hollow (Unicoi to Erwin)
This is an intermediate to advanced trail depending on the vehicle being used. There are multiple water crossings, logs, rocks, and steep-off camber sections. If you're using a full-size vehicle be cautious of narrow trail… Learn more about Dicks Creek to Dark Hollow (Unicoi to Erwin)
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Irishman Branch
Take a quick trip through the mountains on this scenic forest service road. There are multiple water bars (rain/erosion control mounds) that can catch you by surprise, so use caution throughout the trail. There is… Learn more about Irishman Branch
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
No Business Knob
No Business Knob is a tight but simple trail located in Cherokee National Forest. You will most likely get pinstripes from the branches lining the trail in an SUV or truck. The trail is just… Learn more about No Business Knob
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rich Mountain Summit
Rich Mountain Summit is the legal continuation of Rich Mountain Trail which has seasonal closures typically from December 20 through late March and is considered an 'out and back' experience. The Rich Mountain Summit Trail… Learn more about Rich Mountain Summit
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
FS-576
FS-576 in Uwharrie National Forest, also known as Moccasin Cir, is a gravel road that splits the National Forest from east to west and dead-ends at the Deep Woods camp area. Along the way, there… Learn more about FS-576
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp
Lake View Trail 69
Lake View Trail is an easier trail offering great views of Uwharrie National Forest and Badin Lake. A view of Badin Lake can be seen about halfway through the trail. Most of the trail is… Learn more about Lake View Trail 69
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Wolfden 89
Wolfden can be a challenging trail if all optional challenges are taken. There is a variety of small water crossings, hill climbs that may be off-camber, switchbacks, a handful of large rocks, a few small… Learn more about Wolfden 89
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Dutch John Trail 90
Dutch John is one of the harder trails within the Uwarrie National Forest, part of the "Dirty Ds" in Uwharrie. It offers a variety of obstacles ranging from rolling humps to small stream crossings and… Learn more about Dutch John Trail 90
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Falls Dam Trail 96
Falls Dam trail is another easier trail in Uwharrie National Forest. It has views of the forest humps and a few optional challenges. For the most part, the trail is a shelf road in the… Learn more about Falls Dam Trail 96
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Slab Pile Trail 79
Slab Pile is a fun trail with off-camber portions, small hill climbs, ruts, and several optional challenges. Most of the trail is accessible to most vehicles with moderate ground clearance. Little to none of the… Learn more about Slab Pile Trail 79
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Sawmill Trail 93
The Sawmill Trail is an easier trail through the forest. It features multiple short hill climbs that can be slightly off-camber, a few large puddles or stream crossings, and all-around good views of the forest.… Learn more about Sawmill Trail 93
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Rocky Mount Loop Trail 92
Rock Mount Loop was formerly a loop trail and features the perfect trailhead for airing down. The trail is seemingly divided into two by the forest road used to access the trail. One portion has… Learn more about Rocky Mount Loop Trail 92
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Trail 4
Expect bedrock on some hill climbs. This is mainly a dirt road, with plenty of straightaways and hill climbs. There are two nice overlooks about halfway on the trail, some ruts on the trail (along… Learn more about Trail 4
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Trail 11
This is one of the main trails to access two of the longest trails in the park. It is wide like a service road and is also known as the Powerline Trail (powerline towers go… Learn more about Trail 11
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Wi / Fa / Sp
Trail 6
This is the longest trail in the trail system with a lot of mergers onto other trails. It goes through the whole park on a mostly dirt road with some bedrock in certain spots. When… Learn more about Trail 6
Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp / Wi
Service Road 4 (SR 4)
One of our main service roads that leads to trails, SR 4 is rocky in some areas. It's a very wide road that is very dusty if the ground is dry. The road is used… Learn more about Service Road 4 (SR 4)
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Wi / Sp / Fa
Trail 5
Trail 5 is a 2.5-mile easy-rated trail that begins off of Service Road 1. Trail 5 is a dirt trail with mild hills and some loose rock. The trail is very hard-packed, containing mild ruts… Learn more about Trail 5
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Dickey Bell Trail 91
Dickey Bell is the second most challenging trail in Uwharrie National Forest and the only Jeep Badge of Honor Trail in North Carolina. The majority of the trail is an easy trail with small humps… Learn more about Dickey Bell Trail 91
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Trail 1
Trail 1 is a 1.5-mile moderate trail that begins off of Trail 5. Trail 1 is a shaded dirt trail with mild ruts and little loose rocks until you get you exit the wooded part… Learn more about Trail 1
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 9
Trail 9 is a two-way trail that connects Service Road 4 and Trail 11. From the Trail 11 side, it begins with a slight hill climb of loose rock. The rest of the trail consists… Learn more about Trail 9
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 2
Trail 2 is mainly dirt but there is bedrock in some areas. It's a short trail that is windy in some areas and rocky in one section. It starts right beside the creek crossing on… Learn more about Trail 2
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi
Trail 14
Trail 14 is a one-way dirt bike-only trail that begins on Service Road 7. This trail is rated as most difficult and provides many challenges. The trail is tight and provides narrow paths through trees,… Learn more about Trail 14
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 10
Trail 10 is a two-way moderate trail that connects Trail 5 to Service Road 7. The trail is hard-packed dirt with slight elevation gains. The ruts on this trail are shallow. All ruts have a… Learn more about Trail 10
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
390 - Daniel
Expert riders only! Daniel is one of 3 trails that start with a "D" that the locals know well. This trail sees frequent rollovers and vehicle damage, resulting in its "Black" trail rating. Daniel starts… Learn more about 390 - Daniel