Off-Road Trails in Tennessee

AOP 1 - Launchpad begins with a fine dirt-filled trail with a slight uphill climb. Once you make it to Area 51, there is lots of loose rock that makes you feel like you're driving on a cobblestone road. From this point on, the trail features hard-packed dirt, with scattered shallow mud holes. At the...
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AOP trail 11 - Ground Control is like a child's roller coaster- slightly uphill then back down over and over. Trail 11 - Ground Control has concentrated clusters of rock, however none are difficult to traverse. One section does show some larger rocks that could scuff up the oil pans on a low-clearan...
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This trail favorite displays what Windrock park is, was, and will be. Trail 11 encompasses Pilot mountain along with all of its wildlife, mini waterfalls, and great riding. It starts at the north end of G1 where it intersects Hwy 116 which is great for those that want to get to the trail as fast fro...
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Trail 16 screams adventure, with it being a Jeep Badge of Honor Trail. For full-size rigs, this trail can take all day long or just a few hours, depending on how hard you want to hit it. For the side-by-side, it can be completed much faster, but expect wait times with this popular trail. The complet...
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AOP's trail 2 - Convergence is an easy route that peels off of trail 1 - Launch Pad and curves around towards the buggy side of the park. Trail 2 is a convergence point for water that runs off the mountain and feeds into the nearby Battle Creek. Convergence features a hard-packed dirt, with little t...
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3 - Major Tom is an excellent trail on the more casual side that can be underestimated. At the same time, Major Tom is a more accessible trail that can sometimes lead to complacency for a starter vehicle or one with less ground clearance. You may, for example, find yourself hung up on your different...
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Trail 33 - Bead Buster is a subtle trail that can catch you off guard. Even during dry weather, this off-camber trail would be considered an easy "Blue" trail by the Windrock Park Map, however, when wet could be a menace. The trail terraces on the mountainside offer great high-ground views. Make sur...
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AOP Trail 4 - Mars is a short and simple connector trail that features a hard-packed route with lots of smaller rocks with little to no mud. While Trail 4 - Mars does not have any difficult features, it is a great trail to tie into others to make a good cruising route....
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AOP Trail 5 - Lifeform is a peaceful uphill climbing connector trail. Trail 5 features small rocks, exposed roots, and curving bends that bring you out to Trail 3. During the spring and summer, you will have a dense overhead canopy that shades you from the blistering Tennessee heat which makes for ...
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This trail is a mild trail. Dirt or rocky base. Driver may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12". The trail is generally wide enough for one vehicle and narrows in a few places. This trail doesn't have much change in elevation. It's a great trail for someone looking to get off th...
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Trail 52 is a more direct route to the Cold Gap Waterfall from easier green trails such as G50 and G53 to G52. This small section still provides some small technical challenges as Windrock Park considers it an easy "blue" trail, but it prevents the longer route through Trail 53. Expect loose rock wi...
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This trail is a sight for sore eyes! It has it all; a year-round flowing waterfall, a mountain top powerline overlook, boulders comparable to hot air balloons, and varying mud holes to top it off. This medium difficulty blue trail is very popular due to its attractions and connection to a primary ro...
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Trail 54C - Power Pole is a trail that bobs and weaves out of trail 54. This dirt and mud trail will get you off the most common paths and around obstructions on primary Trail 54. Trail 54C starts out in a lowland plain-type terrain that is flat and holds water, while the second section drops off th...
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Trail 59 Grassy Gap is short and goes around the mountain trail for those days where you just have to hit "just one more trail" before you head back to camp. This trail is considered to be a blue trail on Windrock's park map; however, this one would be one that would be considered an easy blue. The ...
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AOP trail 6 - Descension is a mild downhill trail that starts off as a dirt flat, and ends with a deeply rutted and eroded section. The bottom half rut also has an exposed tree root. You have 3 options: Straddle the rut, stay on the high side of the rut if you have a narrow enough wheelbase, or get...
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Trail 60 - Bridge Branch is a great moderate difficulty "blue" trail according to the park map. This trail features a little bit of everything an offroader looks for in a trail - rock ledges, mud holes, constant obstacles, and a lengthy ride. The soil consists of a silty composition so the mud does...
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This trail is one of the recommended Windrock Park trails to get to the Caryville Flats (G54,62,66). It is a moderate trail with some mild washouts, small to medium rocks, and medium ledges. My only concern would be how the washouts hold up in excessive rain. ...
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Bring your bathing suit! Trail 64 is one that can be very misleading by reading the park map. On paper, this is labeled as a blue trail at moderate difficulty, but upon entrance at the trailhead from the southwest end, the signs say otherwise. It starts with a double hill climb, both with very loose...
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This trail is very scenic but very flat. There are some areas that are muddy, but there are ways around them. There is supposed to be a rock garden near the end of the trail, but we never found it. We have seen wild bore and an elk herd running around after dark. There are quite a few offshoot trail...
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AOP 7 - Ascension can be quite a slippery slope when wet. When the trail is dry it is a fun hill climb for all vehicle types. Trail 7 - Ascension features two uphill climbs with two distinct turns. The first climb and turn is well packed with softball to volleyball-sized rock for increased traction....
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