Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Claypool Hill, Virginia

J1 serves as the main access route into the Jawbone trail system, beginning at the ATV trailhead and running over 16 miles to State Route 635. The trail starts as a wide, gravel two-lane road through town, with a quick climb under the powerlines near the J1 trail sign. The first 6 miles are a gradua...
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J7 is an easy, wide gravel and dirt route that curves south to north through the Jawbone trail system. It travels under the powerlines with open skies above, offering gradual elevation changes as it rolls over small hills. The trail surface is mostly smooth with shallow ruts and minimal rock, making...
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J15 is a 0.7-mile easy trail connecting two segments of J1. It runs as a wide, flat gravelly dirt path with loose rock and shallow ruts beneath powerlines, following the shelfy edge of a scenic hillside. The surrounding area features lush forest, offering a pleasant and accessible route with no tech...
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J36 begins on the west end as a very easy, loose-rock path along a power line route before entering the woods, where the terrain becomes more rugged. The trail transitions to an uneven, shelf-like path cut into the hillside with a rutted, steeper climb on the east end leading up to J7. While the wes...
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J72 is a short quarter-mile connector between J1 and J35, passing through a lush forest of hickories and oaks. The trail follows a narrow shelf path cut into the hillside with gradual corners and a loamy dirt surface. Occasional large loose rocks and semi-steep grades add mild variety, but the trail...
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J16 is an easy trail winding through scenic, lush forest with moderate overgrowth in the center of the track and loose rocks scattered throughout. The terrain is slightly uneven, with the south end featuring a steep climb that includes embedded and loose rock as it ascends to J75. Despite the inclin...
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Clifton Farm Road takes you through the beautiful farmland of Southwest Virginia. This easy, two-track gravel road winds through the oldest continuously operated cattle ranch in the United States, with roots tracing back to 1774. The ranch offers rich scenery and up-close views of the roaming cattle...
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J34 is an easy, gradual trail that begins as a wide, smooth path running alongside oil and gas infrastructure and under powerlines, with occasional mud puddles. The middle section narrows slightly as it enters dense, lush forest, providing access to moderate trails J71 and J81. Despite minor narrowi...
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J40 is a narrower trail that climbs from J1 into the woods with a tight switchback at the bottom. The ascent includes shallow ruts and a few sections of loose rock. The trail transitions onto a shelf path cut into the hillside, winding gradually before reaching a wide ridge along the hilltop. The ma...
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J33 climbs into the woods off of J34 with semi-steep grades and a series of tighter switchbacks. The surface is mostly smooth, with occasional stick debris, small roots, and infrequent loose rock. As it reaches the ridgeline on the hilltop, it passes through a scenic forest of oaks and maples, where...
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J32 is a narrow, overgrown shelf path cut into the hillside, with a scenic ridge section along the spine of a hilltop. The surface is mostly smooth with shallow ruts, occasional stick debris, and gradual turns. It winds through a beautiful forest with a quiet, remote feel. The north end connects to ...
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J43 branches off from J34 and climbs into the forest on a semi-steep grade. The trail features loose rocks, shallow ruts, and gradual curves, providing a mostly easy ride. However, the incline makes it a bit more difficult, requiring slow and steady momentum. It ascends to the intersection with J70,...
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J76 follows a ridgeline under dense forest and is primarily an easy trail with a smooth surface and no significant obstacles. It begins with a steep climb from J34 at the southern end but quickly levels into a gradual ascent along the ridge. The northern section transitions into a wider, gravelly po...
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J70 starts as a wide, smooth, gravelly route running under the powerlines before entering the forest along the spine of a hilltop, and narrowing up. The surface transitions to loamy soil with some loose sticks and tighter turns around the trees. Grades are semi-steep in a few spots but fully managea...
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J4 is a major, wide gravel access road running for 0.9 miles beneath powerlines, primarily serving utility and natural gas infrastructure. It provides easy access to several connecting trails, including the intersection with J31 on the north end. The surface is smooth and obstacle-free, with no tech...
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Discover one of Southwest Virginia’s best-kept secrets. This scenic out-and-back gravel road winds through the heart of the mountains, leading you to the pristine shores of Laurel Bed Lake. At 330 acres, the lake is a premier high-altitude fishing destination surrounded by lush forest. The route is ...
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J38 runs through dense woods on a decently wide shelf path cut into a hillside, paralleling a ravine with moisture often present on the trail. The surface includes loose rock and overgrown grass down the center, but poses no major obstacles. The trail pops out under powerlines onto a flat, easy grav...
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J31 is an easy access corridor within the Jawbone system, with the northern half-mile consisting of a wide, flat gravel road under powerlines and no technical challenges. The southern segment branches off onto a slightly narrower but still wide gravel path, winding through open forest with scenic ro...
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J5 in the Jawbone trail system is a very short, 320-yard connector branching off J4 onto a wide, gravelly path. It provides a flat, smooth, and obstacle-free transition up to J31. This easy trail serves purely as a transitional route with no technical elements or notable features, making it ideal fo...
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J39 is a slightly more rugged connector between segments of J1, measuring just over a quarter mile. The trail features a steeper hill climb with loose rock of varying sizes, pronounced ruts, and scattered sticks and debris. It ascends into dense forest before reaching the ridgeline and ending under ...
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J1 serves as the main access route into the Jawbone trail system, beginning at the ATV trailhead and running over 16 miles to State Route 635. The trail starts as a wide, gravel two-lane road through town, with a quick climb under the powerlines near the J1 trail sign. The first 6 miles are a gradua...
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J7 is an easy, wide gravel and dirt route that curves south to north through the Jawbone trail system. It travels under the powerlines with open skies above, offering gradual elevation changes as it rolls over small hills. The trail surface is mostly smooth with shallow ruts and minimal rock, making...
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J15 is a 0.7-mile easy trail connecting two segments of J1. It runs as a wide, flat gravelly dirt path with loose rock and shallow ruts beneath powerlines, following the shelfy edge of a scenic hillside. The surrounding area features lush forest, offering a pleasant and accessible route with no tech...
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J36 begins on the west end as a very easy, loose-rock path along a power line route before entering the woods, where the terrain becomes more rugged. The trail transitions to an uneven, shelf-like path cut into the hillside with a rutted, steeper climb on the east end leading up to J7. While the wes...
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J1 serves as the main access route into the Jawbone trail system, beginning at the ATV trailhead and running over 16 miles to State Route 635. The trail starts as a wide, gravel two-lane road through town, with a quick climb under the powerlines near the J1 trail sign. The first 6 miles are a gradua...
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J7 is an easy, wide gravel and dirt route that curves south to north through the Jawbone trail system. It travels under the powerlines with open skies above, offering gradual elevation changes as it rolls over small hills. The trail surface is mostly smooth with shallow ruts and minimal rock, making...
Learn more about J7

J15 is a 0.7-mile easy trail connecting two segments of J1. It runs as a wide, flat gravelly dirt path with loose rock and shallow ruts beneath powerlines, following the shelfy edge of a scenic hillside. The surrounding area features lush forest, offering a pleasant and accessible route with no tech...
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J36 begins on the west end as a very easy, loose-rock path along a power line route before entering the woods, where the terrain becomes more rugged. The trail transitions to an uneven, shelf-like path cut into the hillside with a rutted, steeper climb on the east end leading up to J7. While the wes...
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