Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Garland, North Carolina

This is a State Forest road that takes you directly to Camp Chamblee, a dispersed camping area within the State Forest. The road is a well-maintained dirt road suitable for any vehicle. Camping is free, however, you are required to call the ranger station to let them know you are camping. They can b...
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MST 1 is an extensive trail that provides users with access to the surrounding state game lands and serves as a major route for exploring the area. The trail is approximately two lanes wide throughout much of its length and features a mixture of gravel and hard-packed dirt. Under normal conditions, ...
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Bear Track provides users with access to the northern terminus of the state game lands and serves as a convenient entry or exit point for exploring the surrounding trail network. The trail is approximately two lanes wide and consists primarily of a maintained gravel surface, providing plenty of room...
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Williams Road provides users with another convenient entrance into the surrounding state game lands trail network. Unlike some of the routes that require traveling through other trails before reaching them, Williams Road can be accessed directly from the main road, making it an easy starting or endi...
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Long Ridge Road is another enjoyable route within the surrounding state game lands and provides users with an additional trail option near the northern entrance of the network. This makes it easy to incorporate Long Ridge Road into a longer route when entering or leaving the northern side of the gam...
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River Road provides users with access to the nearby state game lands and offers an easy drive through the surrounding coastal landscape. The trail is generally free from major obstacles, although portions can be somewhat rough due to exposed tree roots protruding through the trail surface. Drivers s...
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Lillington Lane is an out-and-back trail consisting primarily of hard-packed silty sand and is approximately two lanes wide throughout most of the route. The trail is generally free from major obstacles and should be suitable for most vehicles under normal conditions. Users should expect sections of...
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Lonesome Pine is another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and provides users with access to several additional trails within the larger network. The route features a mixture of wider maintained sections and narrower two-track terrain, creating some variety as users travel thr...
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Ella Mae Road is another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and features a combination of wider maintained roadway and narrower two-track terrain. The trail is generally well maintained and free from major obstacles, making it a relatively easy drive under normal conditions. As...
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McCoy Road is accessed from Bear Track and provides users with another route for exploring the northern portion of the state game lands. The trail begins as a wider, maintained road approximately two lanes wide, providing an easy and comfortable drive for most vehicles. As users progress farther alo...
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Hines Kiln Road provides users with another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and features a mixture of wider maintained road and narrower two-track terrain. The trail begins with plenty of room for vehicles to comfortably travel before gradually becoming tighter as users cont...
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Elmur Road provides users with another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and runs in the opposite direction from several of the nearby connecting trails. The route features a mixture of wider maintained roadway and narrower two-track terrain, offering some variety as users tra...
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Evergreen is another well-maintained route through the surrounding state game lands and provides users with an easy and relaxing way to continue exploring the larger trail network. The trail remains approximately two lanes wide, providing plenty of room for vehicles to comfortably travel the route a...
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Briar Patch Road joins Goose Pond Road and gives users the opportunity to connect or loop together several of the area’s enjoyable coastal trails. The route travels through a mixture of coastal terrain and recently logged property, providing open views while remaining relatively close to the North C...
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Timber Road is another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and shares many of the same characteristics as other nearby trails in the network. The trail is generally well maintained and provides users with a straightforward drive through the surrounding forest. Under normal condi...
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Patrick Road is similar in character to many of the other routes found throughout the surrounding area and is generally a straightforward trail under normal conditions. Users should be aware, however, that a closed gate is present near the entrance to the neighborhood. At the time of this trail revi...
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Turkey Branch is another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and shares many of the same characteristics as the nearby trails within the network. The trail is generally well maintained and provides users with a straightforward drive through the surrounding forest. Under normal c...
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Low Water Bridge is another enjoyable route through the surrounding trail network and shares many of the same characteristics as the nearby maintained roads. The trail is generally easy to navigate and free from major obstacles under normal conditions, making it a straightforward addition to a longe...
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Baxter Line is another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and is similar in character to many of the other trails found throughout the area. The trail is generally well maintained and provides users with a straightforward drive while continuing to explore the larger trail netwo...
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The Pines is a sandy two-track trail located within the coastal North Carolina trail network near Boiling Spring Lakes Preserve. This trail branches off Goose Pond Road and provides users with a shorter, more direct access route to Baxter Line Road, making it a convenient connector for those explori...
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Pulling onto Hill Field Road from Highway 58, you will be met with a gravel road and an open gate allowing access to this trail. It flat and smooth from beginning to end and might have to pull off onto the side to allow others to pass through. At the end will be a parking area for hunters during the...
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This easy off-road trail is located on the western side of the Croatan National Forest. Obstacles include a few potholes, and the trail is mostly gravel. There is one small muddy area that might be trouble for low-clearance vehicles after heavy rains. There is also a water crossing, but it has a con...
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Coming up onto the trail off of Mirey Branch, you will be met with a gravel road that stretches over 3.2 miles of flat gravel terrain. The road was clear from beginning to end, with no obstructions, fallen trees, washouts, or other hazards blocking travel at any point along the route. It appeared we...
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Pulling onto Hill Field Road from Highway 58, you will be met with a gravel road and an open gate allowing access to this trail. It flat and smooth from beginning to end and might have to pull off onto the side to allow others to pass through. At the end will be a parking area for hunters during the...
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This easy off-road trail is located on the western side of the Croatan National Forest. Obstacles include a few potholes, and the trail is mostly gravel. There is one small muddy area that might be trouble for low-clearance vehicles after heavy rains. There is also a water crossing, but it has a con...
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