Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Mercer, Tennessee

Woods Trail is a narrow gravel route characterized by large, chunky rocks that create a noticeably loose driving surface. Traction can vary throughout the trail due to the size and depth of the gravel, requiring…
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Thorn Trail is a mixed gravel and dirt route that offers a scenic and slightly more engaging drive for those exploring the area. The surface varies between compacted gravel and dirt, with sections that can…
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Melton Trail is an easy mixed-surface route featuring gravel and dirt with a solid, well-maintained base. Recent grading has introduced sections of larger gravel and fresh dirt, providing consistent traction under normal conditions. The trail…
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Shiloh Trail is an easy mixed-surface route located within Natchez Trace State Park, offering a quiet drive through wooded terrain with gentle elevation changes. The surface consists of dirt, gravel, and occasional sandy stretches, creating…
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Tucked within the serene expanse of Natchez State Forest, this off-road trail offers a peaceful drive ideal for beginners and those looking for a more relaxed adventure. The road is well-graded with dirt and gravel,…
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The Ernest Rice Road is a gravel access road to the Wildlife Management Area of the same name. It features an easy to traverse gravel road on the northern side of the area, expect course…
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The Island Forty Road, is a dirt based road that traverses into the Shelby Wildlife Management Area which is part of the greater Meeman-Shelby State Park. The road is mostly dirt with a few patches…
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The I-155 Tunnel Crossing is based off of the Pemiscot County Road 362 and 534. Together the two roads form a gravel loop to connect with Missouri Route Y and Missouri Route 84. The gravel…
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This is a very relaxing ride in north Alabama. It's a country back road that is less maintained than other county roads. It offers a beautiful back-road feel with several shallow water crossings, and tall…
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Wolf Bayou Road is a gravel access road to the Wolf Bayou section of the greater Black Island Conservation Area, managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation. The Wolf Bayou is a fish lover's and…
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Access to Eagle Creek Wildlife Management Area requires a valid Tennessee hunting or fishing license and is limited to one-half hour before sunrise through one-half hour after sunset. Street-legal vehicles may use WMA roads with…
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This trail is in the Arkabutla Lake Bottoms. This part of the lake does not flood due to the shutdown of the dam. The terrain is fairly flat with some small ruts, but nothing major.…
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The trail starts at the Pleasant Hill Public Use Area. Follow the boat ramp to the end where there's a dirt trail and go south. Follow it around until you see the trail veering to…
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Start off in a wide area outside the parking area. From there, take the trail riding along the creek banks. It can be muddy at times, but it's hard ground. About half a mile down…
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Starts as a hard ground trail entering the woods with shallow puddles and ruts. Ruts are not deep on this trail, so they're manageable. There is a small creek named Wolf Creek. It is shallow…
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Part of the Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area Trail System. Drivers must possess a valid annual Hunt/Fish license, available online. Access is open year-round and restricted to daylight hours only (closed dusk to dawn). --…
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Laurel Hill Road is a scenic east–west traverse across the northern end of the Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area, connecting Natchez Trace Parkway on the west to CC Road on the east. While both termini…
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This is a great beginners' trail. It has just about all types of obstacles but they are perfect for first-time off-roaders or those just learning. It is stock friendly and has many beautiful areas along…
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Artemis Lane is a primary interior access route within Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area and one of the longest drivable tracks in the system at approximately six miles. Drivers must possess a valid annual Hunt/Fish…
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CC Road is a short but important connector route within the Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area, serving as one of the primary eastern access points into the WMA. The road links Laurel Hill Road on…
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Finnie Road is a gravel access route within Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area, providing vehicle access through mixed hardwood forest and connecting interior management roads. Drivers must possess a valid annual Hunt/Fish license, available at…
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This trail is within a public mud park open only on specific weekends. Barnyard Mud Boggers or BMB offer more than 700 acres of land to ride. The Gutter trail isn't technical unless rain has…
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Maynard's trail is one of the longest trails in the park. This trail does a loop and dumps you out where it starts. This trail is all heavily wooded until you reach the end of…
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Trail #18 – Gate Road primarily serves as a return route for Trail #20 (Sidewinder) and Trail #19 (Viper). It’s a smooth, wooded dirt road that provides an easy connection back to the main Trail…
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This trail connects #90 to #94 It is a fairly easy trail with no major obstacles. There is a part that branches off and is not on the main trail of #93, which doesn't get…
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This trail is a connector trail in between trails #91 and #92. The entrance of this trail tends to be hard to find due to the entrance being overgrown. There is no room to pass…
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Trail #111 – Lower Ridgeline is a steep access trail that leads to the start of Trail #100 (Whiskey Run) and several challenging hill climbs located at the north end of the park. While primarily…
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The big hill is one of the main trails to get into the park. This trail starts from the parking lot and then goes down a Big hill that can get slick when wet. There…
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The Blue Polaris Outfitter Trail is one of the signature trails of Hawkpride Mountain Offroad Park. This trail is mainly a dirty road with the occasional mudhole here and there. You are riding in trees…
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Part of the Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area Trail System. Drivers must possess a valid annual Hunt/Fish license, available online. Access is open year-round and restricted to daylight hours only (closed dusk to dawn). Burns…
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