Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Mobile, Alabama

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Gravel Landing

Gravel Landing is a scenic access point located within the Perdido River Wildlife Management Area along the Alabama-Florida border. The route to the landing follows a well-maintained gravel single-lane road that winds through pine forest…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Blue Lake Loop

Blue Lake Loop is an easy and scenic route through the coastal pine forests of South Alabama. The trail follows a mix of sandy, grassy, and well-maintained gravel forest roads with mostly flat terrain, making…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Sand Landing

Sand Landing is a well-traveled scenic trail in the Perdido River Water Management Area, providing access to hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and a small craft boat launch bordering the east bank of the Perdido River.…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Devils Garden Road

Devils Garden Trail in the Perdido River Management Area is an easy, casual route through South Alabama's coastal pine forest. The trail features a mix of sandy, grassy, and well-maintained gravel roads with mostly flat…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Peninsula Grove

Entering the trail will be a gate that should be unlocked depending on seasonal closures. Be sure to close the gate upon entering and leaving. The trail is mostly grassy with a few small ruts…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

South Tank Trail - FS 35000

FS 35000 is a well-maintained 14-mile gravel road that runs east-west through the DeSoto National Forest. The road is well-traveled, with the western two-thirds running near/through the Mississippi National Guard's Camp Shelby Military Reservation. The…
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Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Ashe Lake Trail

This trail begins at Ashe Lake Recreational Area. The recreation area has a beautiful lake, walking trail, and working bathroom! As you begin this trail there you will see that it is easily 2 full-size…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Right Branch - FS 308K

FS 308K is a short section of gravel road that leads to a pair of motorized use trails. The gravel portion is about a quarter of a mile long and is easily passable with any…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Simmons Road

Simmons Road connects Three Notch Trail at the east end and Mason West Road at the west end. It is a 6-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River State…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Mason West Road

Mason West Road is an ideal route for novice off-roaders, nature lovers, or anyone seeking a relaxed drive through scenic terrain. This fairly well-maintained road offers a smooth and approachable experience, making it a great…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Three Notch Trail

The Three Notch Trail connects CR 191 at the north end and Buddy Hardy Road at the south end. It is a 14-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River…
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Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

C185

C185 is a single-lane route that winds through tall pine forests with occasional grassy open areas. The trail offers a scenic and relaxed ride, making it a great option for those looking to enjoy the…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Cemetery Road

Cemetery Road connects Sandy Landing Road at the south end and Charlie Foster Road at the north end. It is a 2.5-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

J 46

Forest Road J 46 is a dead-end road that starts at Boundary Line Road. It is a 2-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

F 71

Forest Road F 71 connects Bryant Bridge Road at the west end and Forest Road F 70 at the east end. It is a short trail that takes you through the southeast part of the…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Carpenter Road

Carpenter Road connects County Road 191 at the west end and Belandville Road at the east end. It is a 2.5-mile trail that takes you through the northern part of the Blackwater River State Forest…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Blackwater River Route 2

The simple dirt and sandy roads in this section of Florida's Blackwater River State Forest are less about 4x4 difficulty and more about just getting away from it all. Towering pine trees line many of…
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Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

J 54

Forest Road J 54 connects Boundary Line Road at the west end and FR J 57 at the east end. It is a 2-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

J39

This chill and scenic trail winds through a beautiful landscape, hugging the edge of private land. The route is mostly easygoing, but be prepared for a few deep mud holes that can add a bit…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa

J 61

Forest Road J 61 is a dead-end road that starts at Bob Pitts Road. It is a 2.3-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and takes you…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Overstreet Road

Overstreet Road connects County Road 191 at the west end and Belandville Road at the east end. It is a 2.5-mile trail that takes you through the northeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

F 38

Forest Road 38 connects Charlie Foster Road at the south end and Forest Road F 34 at the north end. It is a short trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Charlie Foster Road

Charlie Foster Road connects Forest Road 38 at the west end and County Line Road at the east end. It is a 4-mile-long road that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Bass Bud Road

This main thoroughfare serves as a key route through the area, offering numerous side trails and offshoots for further exploration. The road itself is fairly straightforward, making for an easy and efficient way to navigate…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

J 50

Forest Road J 50 connects Boundary Line Road at the west end and Johnny Parker Road at the east end. It is a 3-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

J 81

Forest Road J 81 is a dead-end road that starts at Bob Pitts Road. It is a short trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

F 70

Forest Road F 70 is a shortcut for the Blackwater River Route 2. It is a 2-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

J 56

Forest Road J 56 connects Boundary Line Road at the west end and Johnny Parker Road at the east end. It is a 2-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

F 82

Forest Road F 82 is a loop trail that starts and ends at the Bryant Bridge Road. It is a short trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

J 57

Forest Road J 57 is a dead end road that starts at the Johnny Parker Road. It is a 2 miles long trail that takes you through the south east part of the Blackwater River…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

ATV Trails Near Mobile, Alabama

Peninsula Grove

Entering the trail will be a gate that should be unlocked depending on seasonal closures. Be sure to close the gate upon entering and leaving. The trail is mostly grassy with a few small ruts…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

South Tank Trail - FS 35000

FS 35000 is a well-maintained 14-mile gravel road that runs east-west through the DeSoto National Forest. The road is well-traveled, with the western two-thirds running near/through the Mississippi National Guard's Camp Shelby Military Reservation. The…
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Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Ashe Lake Trail

This trail begins at Ashe Lake Recreational Area. The recreation area has a beautiful lake, walking trail, and working bathroom! As you begin this trail there you will see that it is easily 2 full-size…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Right Branch - FS 308K

FS 308K is a short section of gravel road that leads to a pair of motorized use trails. The gravel portion is about a quarter of a mile long and is easily passable with any…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Simmons Road

Simmons Road connects Three Notch Trail at the east end and Mason West Road at the west end. It is a 6-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River State…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Three Notch Trail

The Three Notch Trail connects CR 191 at the north end and Buddy Hardy Road at the south end. It is a 14-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River…
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Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Mobile, Alabama

Peninsula Grove

Entering the trail will be a gate that should be unlocked depending on seasonal closures. Be sure to close the gate upon entering and leaving. The trail is mostly grassy with a few small ruts…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

South Tank Trail - FS 35000

FS 35000 is a well-maintained 14-mile gravel road that runs east-west through the DeSoto National Forest. The road is well-traveled, with the western two-thirds running near/through the Mississippi National Guard's Camp Shelby Military Reservation. The…
Learn more about South Tank Trail - FS 35000
Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Ashe Lake Trail

This trail begins at Ashe Lake Recreational Area. The recreation area has a beautiful lake, walking trail, and working bathroom! As you begin this trail there you will see that it is easily 2 full-size…
Learn more about Ashe Lake Trail
Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Right Branch - FS 308K

FS 308K is a short section of gravel road that leads to a pair of motorized use trails. The gravel portion is about a quarter of a mile long and is easily passable with any…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Simmons Road

Simmons Road connects Three Notch Trail at the east end and Mason West Road at the west end. It is a 6-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River State…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Three Notch Trail

The Three Notch Trail connects CR 191 at the north end and Buddy Hardy Road at the south end. It is a 14-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River…
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Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi