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
Horse Creek
Horse Creek is one of the many hidden gems of East Tennessee. This is an epic trail filled with multiple water crossings, rock ledges, steep grades, and scenic views. You will encounter a few switchbacks… Learn more about Horse Creek
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wash Creek FR 5000
This is an easy road that does not require 4x4. The road is not maintained when it has snowed. You gain 945 feet of elevation, but it is very gradual. There are several places along… Learn more about Wash Creek FR 5000
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Green Mountain Road
This is a windy gravel mountain road. It winds along the edge of the mountain with mild elevation changes. Beautiful drive with a couple of good spots to catch a view, although there are no… Learn more about Green Mountain Road
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Paint Pond Trail
This is a short out-and-back trail with multiple primitive campsites and fire rings. The campsite on the south end has room for multiple vehicles with rooftop tents and plenty of room for ground tents with… Learn more about Paint Pond Trail
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Max Patch Road
This is an 8.7-mile gravel forest service road that can be entered from the south via the Fines Creek area, just east of Interstate 40 in Clyde, North Carolina. Traveling north, the road becomes gravel… Learn more about Max Patch Road
Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Hurricane Creek
Hurricane Creek is a one-way trail you enter from the westbound lane of Interstate 40. The trail gets tight in many areas; there is not enough room to turn around. You will encounter steep drops… Learn more about Hurricane Creek
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Wi / Sp
Brown Gap Road
This route will take you from the higher elevations back towards Hartford. It generally a mild road, but a few sections include ruts and mud holes that might be more challenging during rainy weather. Be… Learn more about Brown Gap Road
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Jumping Off - SCAR Alternate
West of Table Rock you will find this scenic out-and-back diversion. It's a nice addition to add some more challenging riding or driving to the main South Carolina Adventure Route loop. Along its path, you… Learn more about Jumping Off - SCAR Alternate
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Shooting Tree Ridge Road
Shooting Tree Ridge is a gravel forest road located within the Jocassee Gorges of upstate South Carolina, just east of Lake Jocassee in Pickens County. The 8.5-mile trail runs from Cleo Chapman Highway in Eastatoee,… Learn more about Shooting Tree Ridge Road
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 1 - Wayehutta Loop
Wayehutta is a public OHV trail system in the Nantahala National Forest. Most of the trails in this system are accessible with anything from a dirt bike to a SxS. No 4x4s are allowed on… Learn more about Trail 1 - Wayehutta Loop
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
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 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
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
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 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 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
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
Service Road 17 (SR 17)
SR 17 is the road from the bridge crossing to SR 18. It's mainly a dirt road with some bedrock in one section. Trail 6, SR 18, the end of Trail 44, and a shortcut… Learn more about Service Road 17 (SR 17)
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
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