Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Helenwood, Tennessee

This is a combination of dirt, gravel, and single-track in-the-woods roads. There really aren't a lot of difficult obstacles to make a note of other than a few areas that are washed out on Duncan…
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RBW 4 is a two-way gravel road that begins where RBW 7 ends and continues up the mountain toward a gated elk hunting area. This route is wide enough for vehicles to pass in most…
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Montgomery Road is a maintained gravel road connecting the paved roads in the riding area. It starts off Norma Road and leads up to Log Road 1, where it connects. There is a staging area…
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RBW 7 is a two-way gravel road that connects off Howard H. Baker Highway and climbs into the mountain area of the Royal Blue Riding Area and North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area. The road is…
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Lexton Mountain Road is a 2.5 gravel two-track that dead-ends at a nice campsite that could accommodate three to four trucks. Different from a lot of the road in the area this one travels along…
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Dolan Mountain Road ascends from Rock Creek towards the south. Outside of a few large pot holes, it's a well-maintained gravel road wide enough for two vehicles to pass. When the trees are without leaves…
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Rock Creek Road parallels the stream from which it gets its name for approximately 8.2 miles. While there are several day use and dispersed campsites along the road it also passes by some private property.…
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Jake's Branch Road is a two-way gravel road that connects from RBS13 to Howard H. Baker Highway. The road is wide and has plenty of room for vehicles to pass, making it one of the…
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Woods Road is a great area that offers dispersed camping, campground camping, hiking, and fishing options all along the 7 mile stretch of gravel. Woods Road parallels Rock Creek for most of its length and…
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Bell Farm Road is a well-maintained, two-vehicle-wide gravel road that turns off of a Y in the road. This is a beautiful ride along some pastureland, and there is a nice overlook along the way.…
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Parker Mountain Road is a well-maintained, improved, two-vehicle-width gravel road that can be used to travel between Bell Farm Road on the east and Highway 167 on the West end. Along the way, there are…
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Little Rock Road connects Stephens Knob Road with Jellico Creek and Angel Mountain. The northern portion is mostly gravel and better maintained the southern portion where you'll find a few water crossings and rocky sections.…
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Stephens Knob is relatively unassuming for the majority of its 7.7-mile length. It's a very well-maintained gravel road. During the winter, nice views are available off of the north side. There's a split at the…
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The trail is a two-way route with a mix of dirt, loose rock, and natural terrain features. Drivers can expect steep grades up to 20%, along with sections of loose rock that can make climbs…
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Cross Mountain Trail is one of the main routes through the Royal Blue Riding Area, stretching across the mountain and serving as a major connector for much of the trail system. Rated a 3/10, it…
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The trail is a maintained two-way gravel road that follows alongside Titus Creek and parallels active railroad tracks for much of the route. The surface is generally smooth and graded, making it accessible for most…
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4 Lane is a long, two-way trail made up mostly of dirt with some gravel mixed in. The trail connects from Moores Camp off Road 116 on the west side and runs toward the WMA…
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S7 is a short, two-way connector trail that links Pipeline Ridge Trail to S5 Trail. The trail connects near the middle section of S5, giving drivers the option to travel either direction once they reach…
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RBS 2 is a connector trail that links the main staging area at the intersection of Grave Gap Trail and Massengale Mountain Trail to Long Pit Road. This is a two-way trail that serves as…
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S5 is a two-way trail that connects S6 back to S4 and also provides access to 4 Lane. This trail works well as a primary connector route in the area, giving drivers several options for…
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Pine Bald Trail is a demanding backcountry OHV route intended for experienced riders who are comfortable navigating steep, unmaintained terrain in the Royal Blue Unit of the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area in Tennessee. Beginning…
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Ryans Mountain Road is a well-maintained gravel route that's two vehicles wide for the majority of its nearly six-mile length. It climbs from Kentucky State Highway 1470 before dropping back down from the ridgeline in…
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S6 is a two-way dirt trail that connects S2, S4, and S5. This trail works well as a connector route, but it also has enough scenery and small obstacles to make it worth taking your…
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Grave Gap Trail is a mostly maintained gravel road within the Royal Blue Riding Area, offering an easy two-way route with plenty of room for vehicles to pass without difficulty. While most of the trail…
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Angel Mountain Road is a short out and back that intersects with Jellico Creek Road and Little Rock Road. Along the route, you'll find several small rock overhangs and outcroppings, locally known as "rock houses".…
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Red Oak Mountain Road in the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area's Royal Blue Unit is an easy forest access route well suited for ATVs, side-by-sides, and high-clearance 4x4 vehicles exploring the trail network around Red…
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RBS19 is a two-way, mostly dirt trail that connects Cross Mountain Road to CR 63. The trail follows the power line for much of the route before branching off toward the main road. This is…
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Jellico Creek Road, aka Rock Creek Road, connects to Angel Mountain Road and Little Rock Road to the west and then transitions to pavement to the east. Along the 2.75 mile route, you'll find several…
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This is a road along the top of a ridge that has recently been cleared for logging. The road is wide and flat and easily accessible by most stock 4x4s. It gets a little bit…
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Coal Haul Road is an easy access route suited for ATVs, side-by-sides, and high-clearance 4x4 vehicles entering the trail system from New River Highway (TN-116). The road branches off the highway, crosses the New River,…
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