Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Monteagle, Tennessee

AOP Trail 5 - Lifeform is a peaceful uphill climbing connector trail. Trail 5 features small rocks, exposed roots, and curving bends that bring you out to Trail 3. During the spring and summer, you will have a dense overhead canopy that shades you from the blistering Tennessee heat which makes for ...
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AOP Trail 4 - Mars is a short and simple connector trail that features a hard-packed route with lots of smaller rocks with little to no mud. While Trail 4 - Mars does not have any difficult features, it is a great trail to tie into others to make a good cruising route.
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AOP trail 11 - Ground Control is like a child's roller coaster- slightly uphill then back down over and over. Trail 11 - Ground Control has concentrated clusters of rock, however none are difficult to traverse. One section does show some larger rocks that could scuff up the oil pans on a low-clearan...
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3 - Major Tom is an excellent trail on the more casual side that can be underestimated. At the same time, Major Tom is a more accessible trail that can sometimes lead to complacency for a starter vehicle or one with less ground clearance. You may, for example, find yourself hung up on your different...
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AOP trail 9 - Little Dipper is a full loop trail that connects back to itself, but also connects to a few other more difficult trails. Trail 9 - Little Dipper is mostly flat throughout with little to no obstacles. The loose dirt and light gravel is compact from one end to the other.
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AOP's trail 2 - Convergence is an easy route that peels off of trail 1 - Launch Pad and curves around towards the buggy side of the park. Trail 2 is a convergence point for water that runs off the mountain and feeds into the nearby Battle Creek. Convergence features a hard-packed dirt, with little t...
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AOP Trail 8 - Megabit is a root-filled trail from topsoil that has washed down the mountain leaving the toes of the trees exposed throughout. Overall the trail is a very easy connector trail with the exception of one spot in the middle with an exposed rock, and the entrance to the trail that is mild...
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Trail 14 snakes through the top of the park, connecting Trails 1 and 3, and is a mix of rocky climbs and smooth dirt. The park rating for this trail is Green (Easy). A Park Day-Use Trail Pass is required to access this system of trails. Cell service is spotty in places, and trail conditions can chan...
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Trail 12 is a short wooded trail near Trails 1 and 15. It is gently rolling with a few deep mudholes to contend with; most of them have bypasses. The park rating for this trail is Green (Easy). A Park Day-Use Trail Pass is required to access this system of trails. Cell service is spotty in places, a...
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Pumping Station Access serves as an easy, highly convenient connector trail for offroaders looking for a quick cut-through between the Coalmont OHV trail system and Company Farm Road. Spanning approximately 2.5 miles, this point-to-point route features minor elevation changes, dropping from a maximu...
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AOP 1 - Launchpad begins with a fine dirt-filled trail with a slight uphill climb. Once you make it to Area 51, there is lots of loose rock that makes you feel like you're driving on a cobblestone road. From this point on, the trail features hard-packed dirt, with scattered shallow mud holes. At the...
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Coalmont Trail 15 is an inviting, scenic warm-up loop perfect for novice offroaders and families looking to ease into their adventure at the Coalmont OHV Park. Spanning just under one mile, this beginner-friendly trail begins directly at the primary parking and camping area, looping around to connec...
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Coalmont Trail 11 is an easy-going, scenic connector trail within the Coalmont OHV Park that is perfect for beginners, stock high-clearance 4x4 vehicles, and off-roaders looking for a relaxed ride. Spanning approximately one mile, this trail connects Trail 2 to Trail 13, offering a gentle route with...
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Coalmont OHV Trail 2 Green is a short, beginner-friendly route in the Coalmont OHV Park, offering an easy cruise with scenic features perfect for riders of all skill levels. Measuring approximately 0.43 miles with minimal elevation change of around 43 feet, this trail connects Trail 3 to Trail 2 (Bl...
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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. Joe Carter Way is a 1.6-mile dirt trail that branches o...
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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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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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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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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. Paint Rock Trail is a 3-mile gravel trail that leads in...
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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...
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AOP Trail 5 - Lifeform is a peaceful uphill climbing connector trail. Trail 5 features small rocks, exposed roots, and curving bends that bring you out to Trail 3. During the spring and summer, you will have a dense overhead canopy that shades you from the blistering Tennessee heat which makes for ...
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AOP Trail 4 - Mars is a short and simple connector trail that features a hard-packed route with lots of smaller rocks with little to no mud. While Trail 4 - Mars does not have any difficult features, it is a great trail to tie into others to make a good cruising route.
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AOP trail 11 - Ground Control is like a child's roller coaster- slightly uphill then back down over and over. Trail 11 - Ground Control has concentrated clusters of rock, however none are difficult to traverse. One section does show some larger rocks that could scuff up the oil pans on a low-clearan...
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3 - Major Tom is an excellent trail on the more casual side that can be underestimated. At the same time, Major Tom is a more accessible trail that can sometimes lead to complacency for a starter vehicle or one with less ground clearance. You may, for example, find yourself hung up on your different...
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AOP Trail 5 - Lifeform is a peaceful uphill climbing connector trail. Trail 5 features small rocks, exposed roots, and curving bends that bring you out to Trail 3. During the spring and summer, you will have a dense overhead canopy that shades you from the blistering Tennessee heat which makes for ...
Learn more about Trail 5

AOP Trail 4 - Mars is a short and simple connector trail that features a hard-packed route with lots of smaller rocks with little to no mud. While Trail 4 - Mars does not have any difficult features, it is a great trail to tie into others to make a good cruising route.
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AOP trail 11 - Ground Control is like a child's roller coaster- slightly uphill then back down over and over. Trail 11 - Ground Control has concentrated clusters of rock, however none are difficult to traverse. One section does show some larger rocks that could scuff up the oil pans on a low-clearan...
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3 - Major Tom is an excellent trail on the more casual side that can be underestimated. At the same time, Major Tom is a more accessible trail that can sometimes lead to complacency for a starter vehicle or one with less ground clearance. You may, for example, find yourself hung up on your different...
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