Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near New Union, Alabama

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 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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Mostly a gravel road with a few potholes and light washes in places. Scenic views midway through the trail. Awesome wooden bridge to cross and take spectacular pictures with your vehicle. Great place to swim and fish during the spring and summer months. If the water is high possible that the bridge...
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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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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 #532 begins in the small community of Rabbittown on Brown Bridge Road. It starts off as pavement by giving right of way to private property, and ends on pavement at USFR #500. This is one of the fastest ways to get to Coleman Lake, but the dirt and gravel is heavily washed out for a very bumpy...
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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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USFSR #522 is an entry/exit road to the Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area within the Talladega National Forest. It begins at AL HWY-9 and ends at USFSR #531. Its maintained nearly all year long, but is an uneven gravel road with many pot holes and a few wash outs. High clearance 2WD vehicles wo...
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Trail 425A is an ATV only trail. This trail is just a short loop through the woods off of the far east side of the main access road. There are 3 serious mud sections along this trail, and a lot of tight turns that make this trail only accessible by ATV.
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Trail 425 is an ATV only trail. The trail is not wide, and includes some tight turns. It has one mud obstacle in the trail. No major rock obstacles and no major mud obstacles. This trail is right off of the east main access trail and a small loop through the woods.
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Trail 409B is a dirt trail with one steep grade at the last half of the trail. This whole trails goes from south to north and the grade is upwards. There is a rut on both sides of the trail and about a half to 1 foot deep all the way up the grade. The trail is flat at the bottom and top.
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Trail 411 was all dirt trail with no major rock areas and no steep grades. There was a few short grades that were not very difficult and one tight turn in a spot. There was one ledge that was under 12". This trail starts on the far east side of the main access trail, and ends on the north side of th...
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Trail 410 is an all-dirt trail with a steep grade going downwards for the whole trail. There are no difficult rock obstacles, and only one ledge to go down that is about 1 foot tall. At the end of the trail, there are some rutted out areas that you will need to work around that are about 1-2 feet de...
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USFSR #534 - Rabbit can be a tricky route to navigate. Numerous spur trails are not open to motor vehicle use or have been closed over the years. This route traverses mountain tops to end at a peaceful dead end with a gate. Over the years, this trail has been re-routed and not been maintained at the...
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USFSR #536 - Rattlesnake Mountain is primarily ridden by equine riders who fancy the nearby horse camp, but the main route is legal to motor vehicles. This gravel-packed road leads to a gated road that takes you to a lookout tower that the trail is named after. Many other trails lead off this one, b...
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Trail 411C was a very easy roundabout trail through the woods. The trails were very skinny and did have some muddy spots. This trail was not wide enough for a full-size SUV. Some of the corners were too tight to work around.
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Main Access Road North is a practical connector trail, offering a straightforward route with minor challenges. The trail's mix of dirt, loose rock, and water crossings adds mild variety, making it accessible for high-clearance vehicles. The trail is ideal for navigating between trails in the park's ...
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Trail 408 starts out as an easier trail and then towards the end it has some steeper grades and some ruts to work around, as well as a few rock obstacles. The last half of the trail has more obstacles, including the very end, that has some short ledges to maneuver. This trail takes you to the bottom...
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Trail 424 is a dirt trail through the woods with a couple of tight turns. There are no major mud or rock obstacles. This trail starts at the helicopter pad #2 and ends on the main trail just down a little way.
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Trail 425A is an ATV only trail. This trail is just a short loop through the woods off of the far east side of the main access road. There are 3 serious mud sections along this trail, and a lot of tight turns that make this trail only accessible by ATV.
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Trail 425 is an ATV only trail. The trail is not wide, and includes some tight turns. It has one mud obstacle in the trail. No major rock obstacles and no major mud obstacles. This trail is right off of the east main access trail and a small loop through the woods.
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Trail 409B is a dirt trail with one steep grade at the last half of the trail. This whole trails goes from south to north and the grade is upwards. There is a rut on both sides of the trail and about a half to 1 foot deep all the way up the grade. The trail is flat at the bottom and top.
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Trail 411 was all dirt trail with no major rock areas and no steep grades. There was a few short grades that were not very difficult and one tight turn in a spot. There was one ledge that was under 12". This trail starts on the far east side of the main access trail, and ends on the north side of th...
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Trail 409B is a dirt trail with one steep grade at the last half of the trail. This whole trails goes from south to north and the grade is upwards. There is a rut on both sides of the trail and about a half to 1 foot deep all the way up the grade. The trail is flat at the bottom and top.
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Trail 411 was all dirt trail with no major rock areas and no steep grades. There was a few short grades that were not very difficult and one tight turn in a spot. There was one ledge that was under 12". This trail starts on the far east side of the main access trail, and ends on the north side of th...
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Trail 410 is an all-dirt trail with a steep grade going downwards for the whole trail. There are no difficult rock obstacles, and only one ledge to go down that is about 1 foot tall. At the end of the trail, there are some rutted out areas that you will need to work around that are about 1-2 feet de...
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Trail 411C was a very easy roundabout trail through the woods. The trails were very skinny and did have some muddy spots. This trail was not wide enough for a full-size SUV. Some of the corners were too tight to work around.
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