Off-Road Trails in Tennessee

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Learn more about Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach is a great trail to get out and test your rig. This trail has multiple deep water crossings with rocky surfaces to climb on the north east side of Pebble Beach. Once you…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
6 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Porter Branch Road
Porter Branch Road

Porter Branch Road

This is a public access dirt road that has a few simple water crossings. It's 2WD-friendly and easy to complete. The surrounding property off the road is private property, so be sure to stay on…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Pot Pt Road
Pot Pt Road

Pot Pt Road

There is a pond with a large parking area near the beginning of this trail. The trail is easy to navigate in the dry but would become more of a challenge in the rain. We…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Powerhouse Road
Powerhouse Road

Powerhouse Road

Forest Service Road 236 Smith Creek Road down to the powerhouse. The highlight of this trail is the powerhouse at the end of the trail. The Appalachia powerhouse supplies the Hiawassee River. During the summer…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Powerline to Jumpoff Road
Powerline to Jumpoff Road

Powerline to Jumpoff Road

Some dirt and gravel road with washouts and ruts some of which are very deep. Must have a winch and off-road tires as the terrain varies. Mud holes that can be very deep. Several technical…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Rainbow Falls Loop
Rainbow Falls Loop

Rainbow Falls Loop

This is a great trail. The first mile or so is maintained gravel roads, and there are no major obstacles. The next two miles still have gravel, but the roads are far less maintained. Mud,…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rich Mountain Summit
Rich Mountain Summit

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…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Ride Royal Blue Trail - Trail 27
Ride Royal Blue Trail - Trail 27

Ride Royal Blue Trail - Trail 27

This is a trail that connects the Ride Royal Blue Resort to the trails at Royal Blue. It starts off in the parking lot at Ride Royal Blue and goes up to Trail 19. The…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rocky Top Road
Rocky Top Road

Rocky Top Road

This regionally famous name is shared with a few other areas, but this might be the actual Rocky Top. It's definitely rocky and a bit inhospitable, as the song describes. While most of the road…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Salt Lick Creek Crossing
Salt Lick Creek Crossing

Salt Lick Creek Crossing

Salt Lick Creek is one of the larger and deeper creeks you will have to cross during the Macon Country Tour ride. The trail leading up to and following the crossing is not technical, however,…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sandlick Trail
Sandlick Trail

Sandlick Trail

The Sandlick Trail is an easy trail ride that navigates through thick Tennessee mountain laurel, crosses several small streams along the way, and has a beautiful waterfall called No Business. This trail is one of…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Scooter's Loop
Scooter's Loop

Scooter's Loop

This is a mix of gravel and dirt Forest Service roads with some creek crossings and a couple of hill climbs/descents. It's a good day trip that has a few stopping places where you can…
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Total Miles
33.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Shiloh's Playground
Shiloh's Playground

Shiloh's Playground

Shiloh's Playground consists of multiple muddy lines through some tight woods. It can be done in full-size 4x4s, SxS, or dirt bikes. If unloading on a trailer, there is a dirt lot across the paved…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Sina Branch Road - Big Frog
Sina Branch Road - Big Frog

Sina Branch Road - Big Frog

This is a fire service road that was somewhat rougher when we visited and there were areas that looked like they were washing out. It doesn't require a 4x4 to traverse. While on this trail,…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Smith Mountain
Smith Mountain

Smith Mountain

About 100 yards into the trail, there is a decent hill climb with some decent-size rocks. High clearance is nice to have. However, stock rigs with the right tire placement will be just fine. Most…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Spring Creek - FSR 27
Spring Creek - FSR 27

Spring Creek - FSR 27

This gravel road runs beside the Hiwassee River for the first 2.25 miles, which is stunning. At mile 1.25, there is a place to park for a hike to what some people call Lookout Rock.…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Starr Mountain Road 220
Starr Mountain Road 220

Starr Mountain Road 220

This is a well-maintained gravel Forest Service road. You do not need anything special to drive this road. You may see some deer. There is a bridge close to the end of the road that…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter
Learn more about Starr Mountain Road 297
Starr Mountain Road 297

Starr Mountain Road 297

This is a relatively easy gravel road to navigate. There are a few rocky areas and some ruts that may require some vehicle clearance. The road is two-way traffic, so watch as you go around…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Stell Branch Trail - Trail 11
Stell Branch Trail - Trail 11

Stell Branch Trail - Trail 11

This trail connects Trail 13 and Trail 10 at the north end of the trail system. It is extremely rutted and run down--many of the trails have been blocked and replaced with bypasses. It can…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tackett Creek / McLean Rock
Tackett Creek / McLean Rock

Tackett Creek / McLean Rock

Take your time and make this a weekend trip. It is a beautiful trail with great views, beaver dams, mountains and more. There are a few small creek crossings and some pretty good rock ledges…
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Total Miles
43.0
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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