Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Eagle Rock, Virginia

Allen Branch Road is a well-maintained gravel road that provides users with an alternative access point to the Blue Grass Trail. This hard-packed gravel loop is free of major obstacles and offers an easygoing drive through the surrounding countryside. The route travels through a beautiful rolling me...
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Elburnell Road is a well-maintained gravel road accessed just off Highway 220 and offers an easygoing drive through the surrounding countryside. The trail is free of major obstacles, making it a straightforward route for drivers looking to explore the area's rolling hills without navigating technica...
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Lapsley Run is a well-maintained trail accessed after traveling Elburnell Dr. This hard-packed gravel route is free of large obstacles, although users may encounter occasional small mud puddles along the way, especially after wet weather. The trail provides a peaceful drive through the countryside w...
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Blue Grass Trail is a decently maintained mixed gravel and dirt road that offers several options for exploring the area. The route can be traveled as an out-and-back, used as an access road to three other nearby trails, or enjoyed as a standalone through trail. This flexibility makes Blue Grass Trai...
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Route 685 begins at the left fork of the road, while the right fork continues onto Route 818. This well-maintained county gravel road is free of major obstacles and provides a peaceful route through the surrounding countryside. Currently, the trail has a somewhat bumpy surface, but it is not overly ...
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Route 818 is a well-maintained gravel road that is free of major obstacles and offers users several options for exploring the area. The route can be traveled as an out-and-back or used as an access road to Oi Road, making it a useful connection within the local trail network. For those choosing the ...
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Draft Road is a well-maintained county gravel road that provides a peaceful out-and-back route through the surrounding countryside. The trail begins just off a paved road and continues through a mixture of agricultural farmland and sections of the Jefferson National Forest. The route is free of majo...
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Dagger Springs Road is a through trail that can be accessed either from the community of Gaia or from Blue Grass Trail, with the Blue Grass Trail approach being the recommended direction. Much of the route is a very well-maintained and wide county gravel road that has recently undergone improvements...
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Sugar Tree Hollow is a well-maintained, hard-packed gravel two-track that winds peacefully through the countryside. The trail is free of major obstacles and provides an enjoyable drive for those looking to explore the area's rural scenery without having to navigate technical terrain. While the trail...
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Mount Moriah Road is a well-maintained two-track gravel road that winds peacefully alongside a massive conifer forest, providing users with a scenic drive through the countryside. One of the highlights of this trail is the opportunity to pass by the historic Mount Moriah Church, adding a bit of loca...
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Chatham Road is a well-maintained county gravel road that can be accessed from either end directly off Highway 220. This route provides a nice reprieve from paved roads and offers users an opportunity to slow down and enjoy the surrounding countryside. The trail winds through open pastureland, provi...
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Hayden Loop is a well-maintained gravel road that offers users a scenic route through a beautiful mountainous setting. The trail borders a massive agricultural field and follows a railroad track, creating a unique combination of rural farmland, mountain scenery, and railroad views. The route feature...
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Zion Hill Trail is another great addition to the local gravel trail network, offering users a peaceful and scenic drive through the countryside. The trail follows alongside open pastureland, providing beautiful views of the surrounding rural landscape and a relaxing atmosphere throughout the route. ...
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FS 354 A is a separate trail from FS 354 and offers a short out-and-back route through the forest. The trail eventually concludes at a closed Forest Service gate located alongside high-tensile power lines. Near the gate, users will find access to local hiking trails, along with a posted trail map th...
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Oi Road offers some nice views as it climbs up the ridgeline. Unlike Patterson Creek Road to the south, there are hardly any spots to get off the road, and any camping would be tight. Most of Oi Road is a gravel two-track with a few spots where you might have to back up to let another vehicle pass. ...
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Garden Mountain Road is a two-track trail accessed from Blue Grass Trail that travels up and over Sheets Mountain. The route is a mixture of gravel and dirt and provides a peaceful drive through the surrounding forest and mountain landscape. In some sections, the trail becomes somewhat tight, but th...
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Locust Bottom is a well-maintained gravel road easily accessible from Highway 220, offering a scenic route through the surrounding countryside. Along the road, users will travel alongside beautiful farmland and pass a historic church, adding character and history to the route. The road is free of si...
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McDaniel Drive is located just east of Highway 220 and provides users with access to the Locust Bottom Trail. This out-and-back gravel county road is well maintained and free of significant obstacles, making it an easy and enjoyable route to explore. One of the highlights of McDaniel Drive is the sc...
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FS 354 is a gravel two-track trail that provides a peaceful out-and-back route through the surrounding forest. The trail eventually ends at a closed Forest Service gate, marking the end of vehicle access. At the end of the route, users will find a large turnaround area that appears to have been used...
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FS 3079 is a freshly graveled Forest Service road accessed from Blue Grass Trail. The trail begins with a steep incline, and the climb remains fairly consistent as users make their way toward the summit. Despite the sustained elevation gain, the route is free of major obstacles and provides a straig...
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Rattlesnake Trail is a 0.5-mile ATV trail that provides smooth, easy access from the large Rattlesnake Trailhead parking lot off State Highway 130 to the South Pedlar loop. It features large water bars and fast, flowy riding with rocks pushed to the sides. The trail winds through a scenic forest dom...
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Lone Mountain Trail is a 1.8-mile easy connector that cuts across the South Pedlar ATV loop, allowing riders to create shorter route options. The trail winds gradually through a beautiful forest dominated by eastern hardwoods, with tight corners and meandering curves that offer a more enclosed, inti...
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Piney Trail is a 0.9-mile gradual ascent when traveling west to east, serving as a useful cutoff across the South Pedlar loop to shorten your ride. The trail is wide and smooth with well-placed waterbars, and any small loose rocks or leaf litter are mostly pushed to the sides. A few muddy ruts may b...
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Terrapin Trail is a short, 0.6-mile connector linking the South Pedlar Trailhead parking area off State Highway 130 to the main South Pedlar loop. This easy, smooth trail is very wide with no obstacles, consistent with the rest of the trail system. It features the same hard-packed surface, scattered...
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A beautiful drive, and one stretch of Cove Creek Road even takes on the character of a western shelf road, skimming along the hillside with year‑round, stunning views. A few sections tighten up, but there’s still enough space for oncoming vehicles, making it a scenic and comfortable route for anyone...
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Cow Camp Road is an inviting mountain route in the George Washington National Forest that offers offroaders of all skill levels a gentle climb through scenic hardwood forests and quick access to famous Blue Ridge hiking trails. Spanning approximately 3.4 miles, this unpaved forest road ascends the s...
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Hog Camp Road is a scenic 5.8-mile mountain route through the George Washington National Forest, perfect for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, high-clearance SUVs, and SxSs looking for high-elevation access. Climbing over 1,200 feet from a minimum elevation of 2,465 feet up to a peak of 3,505 feet, t...
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Big Piney is a gravel road passing through a portion of the George Washington National Forest, offering access to hiking, camping and swimming. The trail is rocky and typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12" on the trail, including ...
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