Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Ellenboro, North Carolina

Segment 4 transits the "midlands" section of South Carolina, with the towns of Gaffney and Camden on each end. This section is mostly forested and contains a mixture of pavement, gravel, and clay roads. The clay can become quite slick and rutted when wet, and the ruts can hold their form when dry, s...
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Wolf Pit Road is a maintained gravel road that leads to the scenic Wolf Pit Trailhead, which hikers use to venture up Shortoff Mountain. The right of way passes through multiple private properties, which are located close to the road, and residents urge travelers to pass by slowly and to respect the...
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Old NC 105 is an ideal scenic route for beginner off-roaders, overland campers, and sightseers looking for unparalleled, sweeping views of the Linville Gorge and Table Rock Mountain. Stretching approximately 13.7 miles along the western rim of the gorge, this rugged dirt road climbs from an elevatio...
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Coming up onto Little Buck Creek - FS 470, located above Lake Tahoma off of Highway 80 in Marion. You will casually drive past many homes alongside the lake until you are met with the forestry sign that starts your ascent up the mountain. Many postings and private property signs are spotted up until...
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Coming up onto Newberry Creek - FS 482A, off of Curtis Creek Road, this trail will lead you to numerous private properties that are posted throughout the trail. A creek runs along side the trail but can only be accessible when coming up towards the end where you can legally fish without trespassing ...
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Back Irish Creek is a scenic Forest Service Road that travels along private property and leads into the Pisgah National Forest. It is well maintained and spacious pull offs for bypassing vehicles, but recent storm damage is present toward the beginning of the trail where an obstructed tree has been ...
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This out-and-back trail is a gravel-over-packed-dirt route beginning at Old North Carolina 105 and following a ridge with scenic views on both sides. Around 4.4 miles in, it narrows to a six-foot-wide path near a large camping area, then continues another 1.5 miles as the Mountains-to-Sea hiking tra...
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This Forest Service road through Pisgah National Forest offers access to stunning views, Table Rock, and the North Carolina Outward Bound School. The trail begins in a small town, passing through some private property before transitioning into a narrow shelf road with hard-packed gravel. Along the w...
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Pearcy Creek - FS 4101 is a well-maintained Forest Service road with seasonal closure between 01/1 and 08/31. The road begins along private property and enters the Pisgah Game Land, where there can be many small streams from water runoff from the surrounding higher elevations, but none of them are e...
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South Toe River is a basic, but scenic trail located near Mount Mitchell in North Carolina. The trail begins at the Blue Ridge Parkway on its south end and terminates at the Toe River Trail at its north end. The quaint forest service road meanders along the south toe river and past a handful of smal...
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Brown Mountain Road (Forest Service Road 299) serves as the primary access route to the Brown Mountain OHV Trail System in Pisgah National Forest. This Forest Service road extends approximately 1.25 miles from Brown Mountain Beach Road (SR 1405) to the main OHV trailhead, providing access to parking...
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FS 4096 is accessed shortly after entering the Brown Mountain Offroad Trails area. Because users must pass through the BMOT entrance gate to reach this trail, a daily or annual permit is required, although FS 4096 is not officially part of the BMOT trail network. The trail itself is a gravel single-...
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This trail branches off from Rich Cove Road and provides access to the North Carolina Outward Bound School, which offers experiential learning for those interested in forestry and outdoor leadership. The school features activities such as backpacking, rock climbing, and canoeing, helping participant...
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This Forest Service road runs through Pisgah National Forest as an extension of Roses Creek Road, providing access to Table Rock and the North Carolina Outward Bound School. The trail is primarily composed of gravel and hard-packed surfaces, with the final few hundred feet paved as it transitions in...
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Ned's Knob is a directional, north-to-south singletrack trail offering a 1.4-mile gradual descent through tight, wooded terrain. The narrow path winds between small trees, with sections deeply troughed from wear. Riders can expect small roots, a few overhanging logs requiring ducking, and embedded b...
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This trail is fairly well maintained with gravel over hard-packed dirt. Some sections are narrow with pull-off areas, while others are wide enough for two vehicles to pass. A single water crossing has a warning sign advising caution during heavy rain and high water. Drivers should watch for narrow s...
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Trail 6 descends from west to east, with the eastern section being the steepest. Open to vehicles 65" wide or less and allowing two-way travel, the trail offers a generally wide path that can feel narrow in spots due to encroaching bushes and low branches. Riders should be prepared for tight corners...
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This Forest Service road follows Upper Creek and Craig Creek, with sections that also touch Wilson Creek. While there are some views of the surrounding forest, the most notable scenery comes from the creeks below. The trail also features several scenic single-lane bridges, adding a unique element co...
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Located on the northern rim of the Linville Gorge Wilderness, Wiseman’s View Road (Forest Service Road 458) winds through Pisgah National Forest to a scenic parking area that provides access to one of North Carolina’s most iconic overlooks. Just a short, easy walk from the parking lot, which does of...
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Raven Cliff is a scenic Forest Service road that follows Upper Creek, offering stunning views of the water along the way. The trail features sandy beaches, small rocky waterfalls, and rapids, with numerous walking paths leading to the river's edge for swimming, rock climbing, fishing, and playing in...
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This out-and-back trail is a gravel-over-packed-dirt route beginning at Old North Carolina 105 and following a ridge with scenic views on both sides. Around 4.4 miles in, it narrows to a six-foot-wide path near a large camping area, then continues another 1.5 miles as the Mountains-to-Sea hiking tra...
Learn more about Dobson Knob - FS 106

South Toe River is a basic, but scenic trail located near Mount Mitchell in North Carolina. The trail begins at the Blue Ridge Parkway on its south end and terminates at the Toe River Trail at its north end. The quaint forest service road meanders along the south toe river and past a handful of smal...
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Trail 6 descends from west to east, with the eastern section being the steepest. Open to vehicles 65" wide or less and allowing two-way travel, the trail offers a generally wide path that can feel narrow in spots due to encroaching bushes and low branches. Riders should be prepared for tight corners...
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Trail 1B is a well-maintained 2.5-mile UTV trail in Pisgah National Forest, offering a gradual 600-foot descent from north to south. Suitable for vehicles 65" wide or less, the trail is wide and smooth, featuring cinderblock paths, water bars, and occasional embedded rock slabs--some flush with the ...
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This out-and-back trail is a gravel-over-packed-dirt route beginning at Old North Carolina 105 and following a ridge with scenic views on both sides. Around 4.4 miles in, it narrows to a six-foot-wide path near a large camping area, then continues another 1.5 miles as the Mountains-to-Sea hiking tra...
Learn more about Dobson Knob - FS 106

South Toe River is a basic, but scenic trail located near Mount Mitchell in North Carolina. The trail begins at the Blue Ridge Parkway on its south end and terminates at the Toe River Trail at its north end. The quaint forest service road meanders along the south toe river and past a handful of smal...
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Brown Mountain Road (Forest Service Road 299) serves as the primary access route to the Brown Mountain OHV Trail System in Pisgah National Forest. This Forest Service road extends approximately 1.25 miles from Brown Mountain Beach Road (SR 1405) to the main OHV trailhead, providing access to parking...
Learn more about Brown Mountain - FS 299

This trail is fairly well maintained with gravel over hard-packed dirt. Some sections are narrow with pull-off areas, while others are wide enough for two vehicles to pass. A single water crossing has a warning sign advising caution during heavy rain and high water. Drivers should watch for narrow s...
Learn more about Steeles Creek - FS 228