Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Lenoir, North Carolina

Coming up onto the trail off of Mulberry Creek Road, you will be met with a gravel road that passes through private properties and eventually leads into the Pisgah National Forest. Upon entering, you will notice it's mainly one vehicle wide, so be sure to share the road. Soon you will be met with a ...
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Mulberry Creek Road is a scenic addition to the local gravel road network, offering users a relaxing drive through the mountains. This well-maintained, two-lane-wide, hard-packed gravel road follows alongside Mulberry Creek and passes beneath Sand Mountain, which reaches approximately 2,096 feet, an...
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Globe Mountain Road is a through-route that provides another enjoyable drive through the local off-road network. The road is well maintained, approximately two lanes wide, and consists of a hard-packed gravel surface that is easy to navigate. The trail is free of major obstacles and suitable for mos...
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Coming up onto the trail off of Globe Mountain Road, you will arrive at Frankum Creek - FS 188. Overgrown vegetation covers both sides of the gravel road from beginning to end but is tolerable. During rainy months, some parts of the road can become muddy and rut out which may make it difficult to 2W...
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Brown Mountain Road (Forest Service Road 299) serves as the primary access route to the Brown Mountain OHV Trail System in Pisgah National Forest. This Forest Service road extends approximately 1.25 miles from Brown Mountain Beach Road (SR 1405) to the main OHV trailhead, providing access to parking...
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Trail 1B is a well-maintained 2.5-mile UTV trail in Pisgah National Forest, offering a gradual 600-foot descent from north to south. Suitable for vehicles 65" wide or less, the trail is wide and smooth, featuring cinderblock paths, water bars, and occasional embedded rock slabs--some flush with the ...
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State Route 90 is a well-maintained, two-lane-wide, hard-packed gravel route that connects users with several other trails while also serving as an enjoyable standalone drive. It is easy to see why this route is a local favorite, as visitors are likely to encounter significantly more traffic here th...
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Trail 6 descends from west to east, with the eastern section being the steepest. Open to vehicles 65" wide or less and allowing two-way travel, the trail offers a generally wide path that can feel narrow in spots due to encroaching bushes and low branches. Riders should be prepared for tight corners...
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This dirt road is a scenic drive in the Grandfather District of Pisgah National Forest. It is open year-round and can be traveled in either direction. Gravel bikes and mountain bikes are popular on this road. There are 2 mountain bike trails that either start or finish on this road. There are some c...
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Ned's Knob is a directional, north-to-south singletrack trail offering a 1.4-mile gradual descent through tight, wooded terrain. The narrow path winds between small trees, with sections deeply troughed from wear. Riders can expect small roots, a few overhanging logs requiring ducking, and embedded b...
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School House Ridge is a narrower, more overgrown double-track trail that winds through a secluded area of the forest. It is slightly more challenging than other nearby roads due to less frequent maintenance, its narrow width, and the presence of occasional ruts and muddy spots. The trail surface is ...
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Brown Mountain Beech Road is a smaller section of a town road that goes through Pisgah National Forest and the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission. The road follows Wilson Creek and offers views of the river and evidence of damage caused by Hurricane Helene in 2024. This damage includes dest...
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This two-way trail at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park begins on the west side at the intersection of Trails 1A, 2A, and 1B. The route starts off narrow between dense bushes before opening slightly as it parallels a scenic creek. Minor loose and embedded rocks are present, but the trail surface is m...
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Trail 4B at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park is a directional, one-way route traveling northwest to southeast, serving as a bailout from Trail 1B to return toward the office and staging area. This half-mile trail features a steep descent, dropping approximately 350 feet in elevation with a few sweep...
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The 1B Shortcut is a short, less-than-quarter-mile connector trail linking two segments of Trail 1B. It cuts approximately two miles off the main 1B loop. The trail features a mostly smooth, gradual surface with one minor obstacle: an embedded rock layer creating a small 6-inch drop-off, which is ea...
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Upton Place is another wonderful addition to the local off-road network. This trail is reasonably well maintained and free of major obstacles, making it suitable for most vehicles. Currently, the route is an out-and-back trail that ends at a closed gate, preventing users from continuing farther alon...
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Brushy Mountain's motocross track offers a natural terrain loop that's ideal for warming up or honing skills before hitting the trails. With hard pack red dirt and scenic views in the trees, it has medium-sized table jumps and banked berms. The track features split lines, sweeping corners, and natur...
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Raven Cliff is a scenic Forest Service road that follows Upper Creek, offering stunning views of the water along the way. The trail features sandy beaches, small rocky waterfalls, and rapids, with numerous walking paths leading to the river's edge for swimming, rock climbing, fishing, and playing in...
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This Forest Service road through Pisgah National Forest offers access to stunning views, Table Rock, and the North Carolina Outward Bound School. The trail begins in a small town, passing through some private property before transitioning into a narrow shelf road with hard-packed gravel. Along the w...
Learn more about Roses Creek - FS 210

The Youth Trail at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park is a 2.1-mile loop starting and ending at the main staging area, featuring a gradual climb followed by a descent. The trail is wide, well-marked at intersections and shortcut points, and offers a very curvy, twisty ride. Riders will encounter small...
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Coming up onto the trail off of Globe Mountain Road, you will arrive at Frankum Creek - FS 188. Overgrown vegetation covers both sides of the gravel road from beginning to end but is tolerable. During rainy months, some parts of the road can become muddy and rut out which may make it difficult to 2W...
Learn more about Frankum Creek - FS 188

Trail 1B is a well-maintained 2.5-mile UTV trail in Pisgah National Forest, offering a gradual 600-foot descent from north to south. Suitable for vehicles 65" wide or less, the trail is wide and smooth, featuring cinderblock paths, water bars, and occasional embedded rock slabs--some flush with the ...
Learn more about Trail 1B

Trail 6 descends from west to east, with the eastern section being the steepest. Open to vehicles 65" wide or less and allowing two-way travel, the trail offers a generally wide path that can feel narrow in spots due to encroaching bushes and low branches. Riders should be prepared for tight corners...
Learn more about Trail 6 Miller Circle

This dirt road is a scenic drive in the Grandfather District of Pisgah National Forest. It is open year-round and can be traveled in either direction. Gravel bikes and mountain bikes are popular on this road. There are 2 mountain bike trails that either start or finish on this road. There are some c...
Learn more about Maple Sally

Coming up onto the trail off of Mulberry Creek Road, you will be met with a gravel road that passes through private properties and eventually leads into the Pisgah National Forest. Upon entering, you will notice it's mainly one vehicle wide, so be sure to share the road. Soon you will be met with a ...
Learn more about Boone Fork - FS 2055

Coming up onto the trail off of Globe Mountain Road, you will arrive at Frankum Creek - FS 188. Overgrown vegetation covers both sides of the gravel road from beginning to end but is tolerable. During rainy months, some parts of the road can become muddy and rut out which may make it difficult to 2W...
Learn more about Frankum Creek - FS 188

Brown Mountain Road (Forest Service Road 299) serves as the primary access route to the Brown Mountain OHV Trail System in Pisgah National Forest. This Forest Service road extends approximately 1.25 miles from Brown Mountain Beach Road (SR 1405) to the main OHV trailhead, providing access to parking...
Learn more about Brown Mountain - FS 299

Trail 1B is a well-maintained 2.5-mile UTV trail in Pisgah National Forest, offering a gradual 600-foot descent from north to south. Suitable for vehicles 65" wide or less, the trail is wide and smooth, featuring cinderblock paths, water bars, and occasional embedded rock slabs--some flush with the ...
Learn more about Trail 1B