Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Lake Tansi, Tennessee

This well-maintained gravel road, mixed with sand, winds through the outskirts of the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Along this route, you'll pass through a site where a tornado struck in 2012. In the aftermath, the area was designated for a range of early plant succession management effort...
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Potters Ford Road winds its way through the heart of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area as a gentle gravel path perfect for a relaxed ride. This easygoing trail offers plenty to take in along the way—from towering rock walls to the free-flowing waters of the Obed River. Keep your eyes peeled for local...
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Otter Creek Road is a well-maintained service road that takes you through the heart of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Along the route, you'll encounter numerous trails and side spurs perfect for further exploration. Watch for deer, turkeys, wild hogs, and the occasional black bear. The road...
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Hebbertburg Road is a well-maintained gravel road. However, at the end of the road, you'll come across a historic decommissioned bridge—a fascinating glimpse into the past. There is a creek crossing to get to Otter Creek Road on the other side. Just use best judgment, especially after heavy rains wh...
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The “Back Gate” entrance at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is a gravel access road that leads directly to the intersection of the main park road and Pavilion Road 2. This short, easy drive is primarily used by tow rigs and campers accessing the RV areas, making it well-maintained and suitable for all ...
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Trail 49 at Golden Mountain Offroad Park serves as a back entrance to the trail system and is commonly used by drivers heading toward spectator areas like the top of the Jungle or making their way over to Bounty Hill. This is a straightforward access route, but it can see increased traffic during ev...
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Trail 50 at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is just over a half mile long, and winds tightly through the woods with constant weaving turns that require careful navigation. The trail features several deeper mud holes, some with bypasses and others without, which can increase difficulty depending on cond...
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Trail 1B at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is part of a loop with Trail 1 but offers a slightly more challenging route. While still generally manageable, this section includes a few areas that are more technical than the main Trail 1, especially in wet conditions where the trail becomes slick and more...
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The Catoosa WMA Noah Hambey loop is a scenic, 17.7-mile gravel route winding through the southwestern reaches of the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area in Tennessee, ideal for beginners, families, or anyone seeking a relaxing, low-stress day in the woods. Rated as a mild 2 out of 10, this route is eas...
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Pavilion Road 2 at Golden Mountain Offroad Park runs from the main road to Pavilion Road 1 and is a mostly hard-packed dirt trail that winds through the camping area. While generally an easy drive, the trail is tree-tight in sections and requires attention for oncoming traffic, pedestrians, and park...
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Trail 1 at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is divided into two sections and serves as the main road on the northern side of the park, with multiple trail entrances branching off both sides as you head toward the back. While generally an easy access route, there are a few areas with taller rocks that re...
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The main road at Golden Mountain Offroad Park runs from the ticket booth up to the top of the hill intersection and serves as the primary route through the park. The surface starts as loose dirt and transitions into a deteriorated, old road with multiple washed-out sections and frequent potholes, re...
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Catoosa Headrick Road offers an engaging 3.3-mile point-to-point journey across the scenic Cumberland Plateau, making it ideal for drivers of four-wheel-drive vehicles and SxSs looking for a mild yet diverse off-road experience. Rated as a 3 out of 10 in technical difficulty, this route climbs from ...
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Trail 27- Kener Gap begins at the Rock Solid Pavilion at the end of Trail 26. This trail is much like its counterpart, but does not boast as many rock step formations. Expect more dirt roads with ruts and a minor rock bulge from the side of the trail. Water does quickly run off the mountain, and ha...
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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 building a longer loop or moving between nearby trails. The surface is primarily gravel, which makes it more stable...
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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 the end of S7. While it is not a long trail, it is a useful connector for linking routes together...
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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 time on. The trail is mostly dirt with several areas where water flows across the trail from nearby springs. These spri...
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This easy gravel road has some elevation gain and loss! It is well maintained and easy to pass oncoming traffic, this trail leads back to a picnic area that has parking for horse trailers as well as tieups for horses. While the road might not be shared with horses the picnic area may be. This is a n...
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G6 is a haul road that has a few small washouts and rock ledges. There are rocks along the trail up to 12 inches in size. This trail includes a long slow elevation change. There are many in and out trails along this route. The north end of this trail ends on New River Highway at a cemetery.
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Trail 5 - Flat Gap begins at the major intersection of G37, G3, and G33. There isn't much elevation change on this trail, hence its name. This easy blue according to the Park's Map is smooth sailing and preferred by some to avoid the higher traveled G5 and G6 as they have gotten significantly worse ...
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The “Back Gate” entrance at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is a gravel access road that leads directly to the intersection of the main park road and Pavilion Road 2. This short, easy drive is primarily used by tow rigs and campers accessing the RV areas, making it well-maintained and suitable for all ...
Learn more about GMP Pavilion Road 1

The Catoosa WMA Noah Hambey loop is a scenic, 17.7-mile gravel route winding through the southwestern reaches of the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area in Tennessee, ideal for beginners, families, or anyone seeking a relaxing, low-stress day in the woods. Rated as a mild 2 out of 10, this route is eas...
Learn more about Catoosa WMA Noah Hambey

Catoosa Headrick Road offers an engaging 3.3-mile point-to-point journey across the scenic Cumberland Plateau, making it ideal for drivers of four-wheel-drive vehicles and SxSs looking for a mild yet diverse off-road experience. Rated as a 3 out of 10 in technical difficulty, this route climbs from ...
Learn more about Catoosa Headrick Road

Trail 27- Kener Gap begins at the Rock Solid Pavilion at the end of Trail 26. This trail is much like its counterpart, but does not boast as many rock step formations. Expect more dirt roads with ruts and a minor rock bulge from the side of the trail. Water does quickly run off the mountain, and ha...
Learn more about Trail 27 - Kener Gap

This well-maintained gravel road, mixed with sand, winds through the outskirts of the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Along this route, you'll pass through a site where a tornado struck in 2012. In the aftermath, the area was designated for a range of early plant succession management effort...
Learn more about Myatt Creek Road

Potters Ford Road winds its way through the heart of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area as a gentle gravel path perfect for a relaxed ride. This easygoing trail offers plenty to take in along the way—from towering rock walls to the free-flowing waters of the Obed River. Keep your eyes peeled for local...
Learn more about Potters Ford Road

Otter Creek Road is a well-maintained service road that takes you through the heart of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Along the route, you'll encounter numerous trails and side spurs perfect for further exploration. Watch for deer, turkeys, wild hogs, and the occasional black bear. The road...
Learn more about Otter Creek Road

Hebbertburg Road is a well-maintained gravel road. However, at the end of the road, you'll come across a historic decommissioned bridge—a fascinating glimpse into the past. There is a creek crossing to get to Otter Creek Road on the other side. Just use best judgment, especially after heavy rains wh...
Learn more about Hebbertburg Road