Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Fayette, Alabama

A picturesque drive through prime Alabama forest. Turkey Creek Road offers a great opportunity for wildlife viewing, photography, and getting away to the wilderness. Turkey Creek Road is a public dirt/gravel road that is mostly unmaintained, expect to encounter ruts, washouts and shallow mud. There ...
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Warrior Cemetery Road is one of the "main" access roads for the Mulberry Fork WMA. The road is mostly graded gravel and is easily traversed with any 4WD and higher 2WD vehicles. There are several small lakes for fishing along the path and the historic Warrior Cemetery is near the end of the road. Th...
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An out and back trail offering access to Mulberry Fork WMA. There are opportunities for hunting, fishing, and photography, as well as a great lunch spot overlooking Bankhead Lake on the Black Warrior River at the end. There are several seasonal trails that are accessible from this trail.
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County Road 339 is a somewhat maintained public gravel road that offers great views of the surrounding area for those looking to get off the beaten path. Running from Alabama Highway 5 east to Rocky Plains Road, CR339 winds through prime Alabama Forestland, into creek bottoms, and along ridgetops. R...
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Meadow Creek Road or Winston County 357 is a maintained public gravel road running North from Highway 278 through Pine Timber Forestlands to Yankee Trace Road just before Highway 13. Meadow Creek Road offers an easy drive with ample opportunity for wildlife viewing as well as great views of the surr...
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Fork Creek Road or Winston County 440 is a public, mostly unmaintained gravel and dirt road. Surrounded by Timber Company Land, Fork Creek Road offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and some slightly technical obstacles, depending on season and maintenance. Road conditions can increase in...
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Black Cat Bottom is an easy-going, 3.8-mile off-road trail near Aberdeen, Mississippi, that is perfect for beginners and scenic cruisers looking for a relaxing drive through lush southern woodlands. Starting off State Highway 6, this flat route features a primarily dirt and gravel surface with a min...
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USFS 142, "Moody Bend", is an out-and-back trail in Bankhead National Forest. Moody Bend offers wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, and dispersed camping opportunities. There are two wildlife openings along the route and the entire route is part of the Payne Demonstration Area. There is an outdoor cl...
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Starting at FS203, this scenic route transitions from pavement to gravel, leading you deep into the heart of the Bankhead National Forest. Along the way, it passes the historic Kinlock Lookout on Bylor Road, a notable landmark in the area. Forest Service Road 203 is a well-maintained two-track trail...
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FS 109 is a burned area within the Bankhead National Forest. The open forest features big potholes but also a beautiful, flowy road. Signs of ample conservation efforts are evident in the well-maintained pine stands. Unlike its counterpart, FS109A, this route is much smoother and receives far more r...
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National Forest Road 121 is a long, flowy road with deep washboard sections, including a particularly brutal paved portion. The area offers ample opportunities for hunting and gathering. Due to the road's condition, be prepared for a rough ride. Remember to tread lightly and always pack in and pack ...
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This trail is by the cell tower, and is another way that used to fully take you up to the cell tower. This is now a dead-end trail, but it does have a lot of dirt bike trails around it. This trail is all deep in the woods with some tight areas to go around trees. The trail is somewhat overgrown at t...
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FS-707 / Bishop Road is in the Talladega National Forest. It also forms part of the northern edge of the Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). During hunting season, be aware of and respectful toward hunters who will likely be in the area. Additionally, only road-legal, “plated” vehicles are all...
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Trail 300 Main is a practical and accessible route that connects to many one-way trails in the 300-series system. At the start, there is a bridge and creek where you can stop and explore the area on foot. Its manageable terrain and well-maintained width make it an ideal starting point for exploring ...
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The Pavilion/Cell Tower Trail offers a mix of terrain, starting with a dirt road that skirts the lower track obstacle course and transitions into a wooded path. Along the way, the trail provides a scenic and varied off-road experience, including a creek crossing and a few shallow water holes.
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Trail 303 starts off as just a dirt trail along a creek. It does not have any major obstacles to begin with, about half way through the trail it does have a steep grade up the mountain and back down with a couple of one and two foot ledges and ruts to work around.
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This well-traveled two-track road serves as a fantastic connector through the stunning landscapes of the Bankhead National Forest. Following the serene Beechy Creek, it offers a peaceful journey immersed in nature's beauty. Be mindful that it can become slick and challenging during mud season, so pl...
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Trail 314 is a fun, moderately challenging trail on the south side of the park. This area tends to stay wetter than the north end, so you'll run into more mud, water crossings, and slick spots. The terrain is a mix of hard-packed dirt, loose rock from old washouts, and some standing water that can b...
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Trail 307 is a wooded route with several off-camber sections and a couple of switchbacks. Some ruts reach about two feet deep but can be straddled to cross, and there are no major rock or mud obstacles along the way.
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Trail 301 is a very long trail that connects you to a lot of shorter, harder trails. It has a lot of off-camber areas and some large step-down ledges that are one and two feet tall. There are some mud holes along this route that aren't very deep. Some ruts are one and two feet deep as well.
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County Road 339 is a somewhat maintained public gravel road that offers great views of the surrounding area for those looking to get off the beaten path. Running from Alabama Highway 5 east to Rocky Plains Road, CR339 winds through prime Alabama Forestland, into creek bottoms, and along ridgetops. R...
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Meadow Creek Road or Winston County 357 is a maintained public gravel road running North from Highway 278 through Pine Timber Forestlands to Yankee Trace Road just before Highway 13. Meadow Creek Road offers an easy drive with ample opportunity for wildlife viewing as well as great views of the surr...
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Starting at FS203, this scenic route transitions from pavement to gravel, leading you deep into the heart of the Bankhead National Forest. Along the way, it passes the historic Kinlock Lookout on Bylor Road, a notable landmark in the area. Forest Service Road 203 is a well-maintained two-track trail...
Learn more about Bylor RD - FS 203

FS 109 is a burned area within the Bankhead National Forest. The open forest features big potholes but also a beautiful, flowy road. Signs of ample conservation efforts are evident in the well-maintained pine stands. Unlike its counterpart, FS109A, this route is much smoother and receives far more r...
Learn more about Grindstone Road - FS 109

County Road 339 is a somewhat maintained public gravel road that offers great views of the surrounding area for those looking to get off the beaten path. Running from Alabama Highway 5 east to Rocky Plains Road, CR339 winds through prime Alabama Forestland, into creek bottoms, and along ridgetops. R...
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Meadow Creek Road or Winston County 357 is a maintained public gravel road running North from Highway 278 through Pine Timber Forestlands to Yankee Trace Road just before Highway 13. Meadow Creek Road offers an easy drive with ample opportunity for wildlife viewing as well as great views of the surr...
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Starting at FS203, this scenic route transitions from pavement to gravel, leading you deep into the heart of the Bankhead National Forest. Along the way, it passes the historic Kinlock Lookout on Bylor Road, a notable landmark in the area. Forest Service Road 203 is a well-maintained two-track trail...
Learn more about Bylor RD - FS 203

FS 109 is a burned area within the Bankhead National Forest. The open forest features big potholes but also a beautiful, flowy road. Signs of ample conservation efforts are evident in the well-maintained pine stands. Unlike its counterpart, FS109A, this route is much smoother and receives far more r...
Learn more about Grindstone Road - FS 109