Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Eagleton Village, Tennessee

Rich Mountain Road is 6.6 miles and runs through the Smoky Mountain National Park and heads North out of the park. The trail is composed of loose gravel and has several twists and turns up and down the mountain. It is one way, but watch for State Park vehicles in addition to animals on the trail.
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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 problem. There are also many shallow water crossings, all less than 1ft deep. 4WD is not need...
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Upper Tremont Road is an easy gravel route that follows the scenic Middle Prong Little River through Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The well-maintained road offers a relaxing drive with gentle grades and beautiful river views for much of its length. Numerous pull-off areas provide opportunitie...
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Little Greenbrier Road is an easy gravel trail that offers a peaceful drive through a historic section of the Great Smoky Mountains. The route is primarily a single-lane road and begins with signage advising that passing opportunities are very limited and that vehicles towing trailers are prohibited...
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This route is located in the Cherokee National Forest, following the banks of Citico Creek. The road is primarily a two-lane gravel path that occasionally narrows to one lane. It is an easy drive, suitable for any 2-wheel drive vehicle. The main hazards to be aware of are flash flooding, which is si...
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Slickrock Road is a gravel route that winds through the Nantahala National Forest. It is primarily one vehicle wide, though there are plenty of areas with room to pass. The road begins at Tapoco Road at an elevation of 1,277 feet and climbs to 3,062 feet over the course of seven miles. At the summit...
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Deep Creek Road - FS 445 is a freshly graded and well-maintained forest road that takes you right to one of the nicest campsites in the region alongside a small stream. The spot comes with a solid wood shed, making it super convenient for longer stays and keeping your firewood dry (it is often fully...
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Citico CRreekNorth (FSR 35-1) is a well-traveled gravel/ rocky road. This trail will take you down to the beautiful Citico Creek. Citico Creek is well known for its fishing, However, if you want a scenic easy trail, it makes a peaceful afternoon drive. Cell service is hard to come by so make sure yo...
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This is a super easy two-track seasonal trail. This trail is only open from 10-1 to 12-18. Double-check the rules for this trail with Tellico Ranger District. It was open today with some off-shoots open as well. We didn't encounter any challenges really. The hunters run this trail both ways so be mi...
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Double Camp Road (FSR 2659) is a rocky trail that winds up the mountain to the Farr Gap trailhead. Along the trail, you will find yourself traveling along the scenic Double CampCreekk. It's a great place to stop for lunch and enjoy the sounds of the rushing water. Further up the trail, you will sepa...
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Campground Connector is a fun way of getting from Windrock Park's Campground to the general store on P1. Make the most of your time winding through the woods. This trail also requires a land use permit, so if you're just camping, then you would not be allowed to take this route. Be advised that it c...
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Citico Creek South (35) is a maintained gravel road that intersects with Indian Boundary Road from the east, Rafter Road in the middle, and turns into Turkey Creek Road from the west. There may be a few potholes, ruts, or downed trees along the way, but it can be traveled by any high clearance 2WD o...
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Trail 74 - Middle Ridge winds through to complete Trail G67 to exit you out of the park or bring you in for an adventure from HWY 116. This easy "Blue" trail, as Windrock Park identifies it, is spot on, as washouts and ruts could cause problems for those with low ground clearance but is no harder th...
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Rafter Road is a well-maintained 2-vehicle-wide gravel road with several residences throughout. There are some beautiful views of the mountains on the west end, and a nice creek crossing about halfway on this section. You may encounter potholes or downed trees while traveling this road, but most veh...
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This is a 2/10 primarily gravel route that winds through the mountains alongside Lake Santeetlah with beautiful views peeking through the trees with a few spots granting access to the lake for fishing. It terminates at a wide turnaround alongside a small stream. Please note that there are some small...
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Easy traveling is G67. This trail is the epitome of a stroll in the park with its smooth gravel roads with intermittent mud puddles to make the most basic rides feel like a scenic adventure. There may be some standing water that is scarier than it looks, boasting width, but is majorly lacking in dep...
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Trail G31 - Pinstripe Alley almost explains itself. If you are worried about your paint, this would not be a good trail to take. The spring time brings extra growth with the vegetation gravitating to water. It is full of thorns, thistles and bushes. While the hedges can be a deterrent, it does allow...
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The trail is visibly marked and crosses paths with many other trails--a really nice slow climb winding up the small mountain. There are small to moderate mud holes, rocks 6-12 inches in size, and a couple of small rock ledges. There are harder and easier lines on the ledges. The views are amazing!
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Trail 73 - Harness Creek begins at the end of Trail G31. This easy blue trail according to the Windrock Park map is a short, shady section that will cool you off on a hot summer day. Much of the creek can overflow and make this trail resemble riding a creek bed. One small section will have a short s...
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This is a short spur to the Swan historical cabin which you can reserve for camping through the USFS. Trail is rated a 2/10 only for deep dips built for water control but is otherwise graded and gravel for easy access. This is a worthwhile side-trip to see an impressive two story cabin that has been...
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Slickrock Road is a gravel route that winds through the Nantahala National Forest. It is primarily one vehicle wide, though there are plenty of areas with room to pass. The road begins at Tapoco Road at an elevation of 1,277 feet and climbs to 3,062 feet over the course of seven miles. At the summit...
Learn more about Slickrock Road

This is a super easy two-track seasonal trail. This trail is only open from 10-1 to 12-18. Double-check the rules for this trail with Tellico Ranger District. It was open today with some off-shoots open as well. We didn't encounter any challenges really. The hunters run this trail both ways so be mi...
Learn more about Bark Camp- Lost Cove- Miller's Ridge

Campground Connector is a fun way of getting from Windrock Park's Campground to the general store on P1. Make the most of your time winding through the woods. This trail also requires a land use permit, so if you're just camping, then you would not be allowed to take this route. Be advised that it c...
Learn more about Campground Connector

Trail 74 - Middle Ridge winds through to complete Trail G67 to exit you out of the park or bring you in for an adventure from HWY 116. This easy "Blue" trail, as Windrock Park identifies it, is spot on, as washouts and ruts could cause problems for those with low ground clearance but is no harder th...
Learn more about 74 - Middle Ridge

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 problem. There are also many shallow water crossings, all less than 1ft deep. 4WD is not need...
Learn more about Parson Branch Road

Slickrock Road is a gravel route that winds through the Nantahala National Forest. It is primarily one vehicle wide, though there are plenty of areas with room to pass. The road begins at Tapoco Road at an elevation of 1,277 feet and climbs to 3,062 feet over the course of seven miles. At the summit...
Learn more about Slickrock Road

This is a super easy two-track seasonal trail. This trail is only open from 10-1 to 12-18. Double-check the rules for this trail with Tellico Ranger District. It was open today with some off-shoots open as well. We didn't encounter any challenges really. The hunters run this trail both ways so be mi...
Learn more about Bark Camp- Lost Cove- Miller's Ridge

Campground Connector is a fun way of getting from Windrock Park's Campground to the general store on P1. Make the most of your time winding through the woods. This trail also requires a land use permit, so if you're just camping, then you would not be allowed to take this route. Be advised that it c...
Learn more about Campground Connector