Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Ashland, Alabama

This trail starts as a gravel road and quickly transitions to dirt, winding through pine trees and crossing several mud holes. There are a couple of rutted sections that can become slick when wet. The route ends at an old cemetery with graves dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Experience Alabama in one easy trail. USFSR #637 is a winding gravel road that passes through the foothills of Cheaha State Park with a plethora of creek crossings, all the while presenting you with the mountainside filled with a mixture of mature hardwoods and pines. This trail will also exemplify ...
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USFSR #5645 Tree Farm is a seasonal route of varying degrees. It changes from a standard gravel road to a silt-like swamp, back to a gravel road, then back to mountainous terrain. This beautiful trail offers views of a diverse Alabama forest. There are a few mud holes with soft bottoms, which can be...
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USFSR #600-3 Old Skyway is where everything is tied together. This short trail, while flat and easy, is riddled with potholes. This trail could see any type of vehicle from mountain bikes to class A campers, so be on the lookout for other people. It is seasonally maintained so more gravel is brought...
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USFSR #645C Three Mile Branch is more of a side spur trail that starts at USFSR #645 Tree Farm. While a shorter trail it does take a little longer to complete due to the overgrowth and how tight the trail is. There are a few off camber spots where water run off has created a rut that most full size ...
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Davenport road (687) is a well-maintained road that crosses the southern portion of the Talladega National Forest. Throughout this route, you will encounter seasonal scenery as well as other roads that are available for exploring. Vehicles with lower clearance should not have any issues passing thro...
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Good mix of gravel and dirt. There are several beautiful creeks to pass over with one-lane bridges along the route. A few mud holes are possible if it is wet. Some washboarding on the road towards the north side of the road. The dispersed camping labeled on OnX is not a great campsite, but it could ...
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USFSR #607 Bulls Gap Trail head is a popular trail for birdwatchers, bicyclist, hikers and other nature lovers. Be sure to exercise caution and share the road! This trail offers scenic views and easy riding. Creeks and streams flow abundantly from water rushing down Horn Mountain, which is located i...
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USFSR #616 Rocky Mount is an easy, scenic 5.6-mile offroad route through the heart of the Hollins Wildlife Management Area, making it ideal for beginners, hunters, and campers seeking a tranquil forest retreat. Branching off from USFSR #607 Bulls Gap near Highway 148, this well-maintained dirt and g...
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Foothill's Cutover is a side trail that spurs off of USFSR #512A. It is not accessible from the opposite end, as it dead-ends at private property. It is a dense section of the Talladega National Forest that isn't traveled enough to receive a dedicated trail name on the Motor Vehicle Use Map but is c...
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USFSR #512A is a seasonally open trail that gives the right of way to private hunting land in the first section. USFSR #51A begins off USFSR #512 and rides along North Shinbone Ridge, just outside the small community of Shinbone Valley. This trail is part of a seasonal payment unit that is often cle...
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USFSR #642 Wade Mtwy begins on the Easternmost side at USFSR #651 Duck Nest. The entirety of this trail that follows the USFS Motor Vehicle Use Map is an easy trail. It gives beautiful views of Cheaha State Park- Alabama's highest point of elevation. It crosses over the power lines to continue on to...
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USFSR #642K Old Wade Mtwy is a heavily traveled gravel route through a pine thicket of dense vegetation. It begins at Salt Creek Rd in Talladega County and ends in a large clearing before you enter into Cleburne County. The local traffic has consistently made additional paths to connect 642K to 642,...
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USFSR #601 Wiregrass begins at the South end on AL 148 just outside of Sylacauga. It is a winding gravel road with shallow mud holes scattered throughout from the various creeks that overflow onto the road, such as Tallaseehatchee Creek and Bulls Creek. It offers a few side trails that will take you...
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Still Hill Access is a trail that runs parallel to the mountain rather than perpendicular to Still Hill, which is one of the most popular rock crawler trails Morris Mountain ORV has to offer. It has a steep descent to the base of Still Hill and climbs back out; it's a smooth access trail that can be...
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The Breeze is an easy-access trail that starts on Booze Cruise and ends at the deep dog leg turn at the top of Loop Springs. This trail is literally a breeze, as it is a straight, flat shot that has no obstacles, has a large turn-around spot at the top, and gives an easy exit from Rock and Roll and ...
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Crow's Nest Bypass is the trail for those who want to take a stock 4WD vehicle with some friends who are on built rigs, but still want to have some fun without having to backtrack around Tow Strap. This trail is very similar in design to Stairway to Heflin, but much more mild. It still features a st...
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Tow Strap is an access trail that poses no real challenges, as it is passable in almost all vehicles. It is also wide enough for two vehicles to pass each other. Tow Strap gives access to a plethora of trails such as Green Horn, Sunday Drive, Rock and Roll, Loop Springs, and more.
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Fishhead Valley is a short and eroded access trail that begins on Morris Code near Booze Cruise and ends at the base of some of the most well-known trails Morris Mountain ORV has to offer, such as RBD and Mall Crawl. At the entrance, it presents the common Alabama red clay and pine straw. Once you g...
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USFSR #591 Goldmine is an unpaved route winding through the scenic Talladega National Forest, offering an accessible off-road experience for drivers seeking a quick backcountry excursion. Spanning approximately 3.5 miles with minor elevation changes, the trail begins off Cleburne County Road 11 near...
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USFSR #644 Kentuck Mtwy is an easy, scenic 4.7-mile ridge-top dirt route in the Talladega National Forest perfect for beginners, stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, and families seeking a relaxed drive. Starting on the eastern end at Kentuck Road, this well-maintained forest service road traverses the ...
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USFSR #643C Kentuck OHV Trailhead is a short, 0.6-mile dirt connector trail in the Talladega National Forest designed for ATVs, dirt bikes, and mountain bikes seeking direct access to the popular Kentuck OHV trail system. This easy route features minimal elevation changes, ranging from 846 feet to 8...
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This is a main road that connects all of the main grid from the south end of the park at the main entrance side. This connects both sides of Trail 18. It is a smooth road that is part gravel and part dirt. This is the route you take when driving to a bunker or parking lot. The speed limit is 15 and ...
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This main road houses several rental camp spots and rented bunkers along its path. It connects the front of the park, trail 20, to the back of the grid, trail 18. It also intersects with Trail 19 at around the midway point.
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Still Hill Access is a trail that runs parallel to the mountain rather than perpendicular to Still Hill, which is one of the most popular rock crawler trails Morris Mountain ORV has to offer. It has a steep descent to the base of Still Hill and climbs back out; it's a smooth access trail that can be...
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The Breeze is an easy-access trail that starts on Booze Cruise and ends at the deep dog leg turn at the top of Loop Springs. This trail is literally a breeze, as it is a straight, flat shot that has no obstacles, has a large turn-around spot at the top, and gives an easy exit from Rock and Roll and ...
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Crow's Nest Bypass is the trail for those who want to take a stock 4WD vehicle with some friends who are on built rigs, but still want to have some fun without having to backtrack around Tow Strap. This trail is very similar in design to Stairway to Heflin, but much more mild. It still features a st...
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Tow Strap is an access trail that poses no real challenges, as it is passable in almost all vehicles. It is also wide enough for two vehicles to pass each other. Tow Strap gives access to a plethora of trails such as Green Horn, Sunday Drive, Rock and Roll, Loop Springs, and more.
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