Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Lakeview, Alabama

This trail is a mix of dirt and gravel with light washes and mud holes. One lane road with lots of scenic views along the mountainside. A few old barns, chimneys, graveyards, etc, will have to keep a sharp eye out to find these objects along the journey. Private property on both sides of the road, s...
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Smooth gravel road that winds through beautiful farm land. Great view along the road with houses and barns on each side. Private property on both sides of the road, so stay on the road. Very smooth and well-maintained gravel road. About 1 mile of winding through the trees is great during the fall.
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This trail is I bi-directional trail that connects the start of the James D. Martin Skyline WMA to the Upper Ridge Trail and Mountain Bypass Trail. This is an easy-to-moderate trail with multiple water crossings. The water level is dependent upon the season and the recent rain. More water will be in...
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This trail is smoother than the surrounding trails it connects to. Once you come off the Evans Ridge Trail, you can turn left and continue onto many other trails. If you take a left, you can also exit the area and reach the main road. Continuing left onto the Upper Ridge Trail, you'll encounter a va...
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The trail transitions from pavement to mostly gravel and some dirt. There are no challenging obstacles and multiple possible routes within the trail system. There's an overlook at mile 3.4 (just past the paved section) and an offshoot at mile 5 that is a dead-end dirt trail. It's a bit rougher than ...
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The main connecting trail at Indian Mountain ATV park links to Trail 1 and runs uphill, passing by all the cabins. It's an easy trail suitable for any vehicle in 2WD. As you progress, you might encounter a few mud puddles in some areas. The trail accommodates two-way traffic, so be sure to watch out...
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Trail 8 is a shortcut trail that crosses a ridge. It starts at both ends of Trail 12 and leads to the top of Kiley's Crawl and Booger Holler. You can drive it in any vehicle in 2WD. It takes you to the top of Paycheck Holler and allows two-way traffic. Watch out for riders.
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This is the main connecting trail that will take you from the dam and wind through the woods. You'll go past the entrance to Trail 6, Trail 15, and Foxes Hollow and end up at the powerlines, which is a very popular spot to hang out. The trail has a couple of small one-lane bridges to cross.
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This trail can be run in either direction but is best run from North to South. Starting at the North part you will head South. The trail is mostly down the mountain. There are areas that have large mud areas that will be slick and can be deep depending on the time of year. A few areas have some dro...
Learn more about Poplar Springs Trail

This is a bi-directional trail that connects Little Coon River Trail to Poplar Springs Trail. When running from Little Coon River Trail, you will start out by climbing up an area of large slick rock and dirt. Some areas on the elevation change will be loose rock that can cause some traction issues. ...
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Trail 9 is an easy trail that will connect you to trails 16, 11, and 10. Only two-wheel drive is needed. It goes right past the famous Foxes Hollow trail, which can be a challenge at times. It's often a hangout at nighttime. This is a fun and easy connector trail for most.
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USFSR #570C - Greenleaf is an offshoot of Kings Gap Mountain Road. This low-standard trail is not frequently maintained or heavily traveled; downed trees are likely. This trail is located just on the outskirts of the Dugger Mountain Wilderness Area located in the Rabbittown community of Calhoun Coun...
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IMPORTANT: This trail is only open during Tennessee hunting seasons, typically from mid-August through late May. Visitors should reference the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website for current access dates and regulations before visiting. Poplar Springs Road is a 3.2-mile gravel trail that lea...
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Hammond Gap - FSR 259, in the Conasauga District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, is a nice relaxing out-and-back ride that has much to offer. From the incredible campsites, gorgeous views, hiking access, as well as some spooky relics. The majority of the forest service road is a gravel ...
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Kings Gap Mountain Road is a gorgeous historical route that cuts through the outside edge of the Dugger Mountain Wilderness Area. This trail features mines and caves, along with beautiful creek beds formed from fast mountain water run-off. The mild inclines and declines can give the average overland...
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USFSR #534R - Rabbit West can be one of the most scenic routes in the Talladega National Forest. This route is found in the lowlands nestled in the valleys of the Choccolocco River sheds. These low areas are full of vegetation year-round, along with abundant wildlife. This area is known for hog sigh...
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USFSR #500K is the last trail that spurs off the primary road going in and out of the Shoal Creek Ranger District portion of the Talladega National Forest. This Northernmost trail is outside the Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area but is part of the beautiful Dugger Mountain Wilderness. It is a pop...
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This northern portion is NOT in the Choccolocco wildlife management area, but still is in the Talladega National Forest. USFSR #500 is considered the "primary" road that runs from the southern end; starting at Skyline Drive/AL HWY 281/US HWY 78 and ends at the Northern part in the city of Piedmont i...
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IMPORTANT: This trail is only open during Tennessee hunting seasons, typically from mid-August through late May. Visitors should reference the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website for current access dates and regulations before visiting. Bear Hollow Road is a 2.5-mile gravel trail that leads ...
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Whites Gap Road is a public road in southern Tennessee, located just north of the Alabama border. The route is primarily gravel with several rocky creek crossings that can add a bit of challenge depending on conditions. Traveling from north to south, you’ll encounter a creek crossing with a steep em...
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The trail transitions from pavement to mostly gravel and some dirt. There are no challenging obstacles and multiple possible routes within the trail system. There's an overlook at mile 3.4 (just past the paved section) and an offshoot at mile 5 that is a dead-end dirt trail. It's a bit rougher than ...
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The main connecting trail at Indian Mountain ATV park links to Trail 1 and runs uphill, passing by all the cabins. It's an easy trail suitable for any vehicle in 2WD. As you progress, you might encounter a few mud puddles in some areas. The trail accommodates two-way traffic, so be sure to watch out...
Learn more about 12

Trail 8 is a shortcut trail that crosses a ridge. It starts at both ends of Trail 12 and leads to the top of Kiley's Crawl and Booger Holler. You can drive it in any vehicle in 2WD. It takes you to the top of Paycheck Holler and allows two-way traffic. Watch out for riders.
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This is the main connecting trail that will take you from the dam and wind through the woods. You'll go past the entrance to Trail 6, Trail 15, and Foxes Hollow and end up at the powerlines, which is a very popular spot to hang out. The trail has a couple of small one-lane bridges to cross.
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The trail transitions from pavement to mostly gravel and some dirt. There are no challenging obstacles and multiple possible routes within the trail system. There's an overlook at mile 3.4 (just past the paved section) and an offshoot at mile 5 that is a dead-end dirt trail. It's a bit rougher than ...
Learn more about Pigeon Mountain

The main connecting trail at Indian Mountain ATV park links to Trail 1 and runs uphill, passing by all the cabins. It's an easy trail suitable for any vehicle in 2WD. As you progress, you might encounter a few mud puddles in some areas. The trail accommodates two-way traffic, so be sure to watch out...
Learn more about 12

Trail 8 is a shortcut trail that crosses a ridge. It starts at both ends of Trail 12 and leads to the top of Kiley's Crawl and Booger Holler. You can drive it in any vehicle in 2WD. It takes you to the top of Paycheck Holler and allows two-way traffic. Watch out for riders.
Learn more about Trail 8

This is the main connecting trail that will take you from the dam and wind through the woods. You'll go past the entrance to Trail 6, Trail 15, and Foxes Hollow and end up at the powerlines, which is a very popular spot to hang out. The trail has a couple of small one-lane bridges to cross.
Learn more about 16