Off-Road Trails in Tennessee

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Learn more about Mad Dog
Mad Dog

Mad Dog

This trail runs from North River Rd Shortcut - 216 to the Cherohala Skyway in the Cherokee National Forest. This trail is mainly dirt with some small rocks. It winds through clearings and forest. Beware…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Main Forest Road
Main Forest Road

Main Forest Road

Main Forest Road runs from the entrance to Chuck Swan State Forest until it meets Forks of River Road, which will take you to the very end of this route. It's relatively smooth in comparison…
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Total Miles
13.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Massengale Mountain
Massengale Mountain

Massengale Mountain

This route starts just off of I-75 and has you up in the mountains within minutes. While the top portion of the track is relatively smooth and graded, the switchbacks ascending the ridge include washouts,…
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Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about McCormick Cemetery Road - Trail 24
McCormick Cemetery Road - Trail 24

McCormick Cemetery Road - Trail 24

This trail is a maintained gravel road that connects several other popular trails. At one end it connects to Trail 19, and at the other end, it connects to Trail 25. Trail 37 is also…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about McFarland Rd
McFarland Rd

McFarland Rd

The route is a Forest Service road in the Cherokee National Forrest. The road is wide enough for two vehicles. It is mostly gravel and dirt with a few washouts. Be sure to watch out…
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Total Miles
21.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about McQueen's Gap
McQueen's Gap

McQueen's Gap

This is the only unpaved route across South Holston Mountain. There are many off shoot trails that are open seasonally, but the main route isn't ever closed. You can access the Appalachian Trail from the…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Meadow Creek Tower Road
Meadow Creek Tower Road

Meadow Creek Tower Road

This short two-mile trail is a great quick route to visit the tower. It's relatively tame outside of a few sections with larger rocks. When paired with Big Clifty, it makes for a nice 10-mile…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Morgan Cemetery Road FSR 222
Morgan Cemetery Road FSR 222

Morgan Cemetery Road FSR 222

Morgan Cemetery Road FSR 222 is a rough gravel forestry road through the southern Tennessee section, center area of the peninsula, within the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. It features a gravel road…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mossy Springs
Mossy Springs

Mossy Springs

This route traverses from the southern portions of Chuck Swan WMA to one of the more remote areas on the northern border. Along this route you'll find some easy but fun roads, a natural freshwater…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Neville Bay Road 214
Neville Bay Road 214

Neville Bay Road 214

This trail is part of the Land Between the Lakes Forestry Road System. It starts its southern leg at Woodlands Trace National Scenic Byway (also known as The Trace), heads east along the northern shore…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about New River Express
New River Express

New River Express

All aboard! This trail connects Windrock to the locally infamous abandoned New River Express train. This trail has severely degraded over time with the growing popularity, and full-size vehicles will have a much harder time…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about No Business Knob
No Business Knob

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…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North River Shortcut - 216
North River Shortcut - 216

North River Shortcut - 216

This is a very easy and recently maintained gravel road. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Lots of places to camp but you are required to camp in designated areas. There is no…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Old Furnace Road - FSR 76
Old Furnace Road - FSR 76

Old Furnace Road - FSR 76

This road begins right across from Tellico Beach, which is a great place to eat if you're in the Tellico area. The road starts with an easy climb with great views of the surrounding mountains…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Old Mill Creek Road
Old Mill Creek Road

Old Mill Creek Road

Old Mill Creek Road is great for someone just getting into off-roading. Most, if not all, of this route is safe and easy enough for high-clearance 2WD. However, there are one to two muddy/rocky areas…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Overlook
Overlook

Overlook

This trail has off-camber terrain and deep ruts with some mud holes along the way up. Once there, it is a beautiful view of the valley and mountains! Also, a short walk to the right…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Paint Mountain Road
Paint Mountain Road

Paint Mountain Road

Paint Mountain is a great way to connect Hurricane Gap to the east, with some of the other roads and trails west of this area. It's 1 to 1.5 cars wide and outside of a…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall
Learn more about Paint Pond Trail
Paint Pond Trail

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…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Parson Branch Road
Parson Branch Road

Parson Branch Road

Parson Branch is a full gravel, one-way, scenic route that leads through the Smoky Mountains. The road is maintained, however, you may find the occasional tree down after heavy storms. This is usually not a…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Peavine Sheeds - CR 221
Peavine Sheeds - CR 221

Peavine Sheeds - CR 221

This is a nice easy-to-navigate trail in the Big Frog Mountain Wilderness, part of the Cherokee National Forest. The trail is fairly well-maintained so it should be accessible to almost any vehicle. Several areas along…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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