Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Norlina, North Carolina

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Big Piney

Big Piney is a gravel road passing through a portion of the George Washington National Forest, offering access to hiking, camping and swimming. The trail is rocky and typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Reservoir Rd. to Irish Creek

Located in the Amhurst county portion of the George Washington National Forest this is easy gravel trail has a lot to offer. Reservoir road runs parallel to the Pedlar river which offers great trout fishing…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Enchanted Creek

A seasonal forest route that traces along the Blue Ridge Parkway at a lower elevation. The surface is natural dirt with rocks, mud, and stream crossings. A tunnel around the mid-point passes under the BRP.…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi

Overstreet Creek

Overstreet Creek climbs from just over 1,300 feet in elevation to 3,250 ft, where it meets the Blue Ridge Parkway. This four-mile-long route is mostly gravel, but some of the steep sections include larger rocks.…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp

Parkers Gap

Parkers Gap trail is a gravel forest service road, running from Cave Mountain Lake to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The surface is gravel and pot hole strewn. Cell service is spotty throughout the area. Numerous…
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Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Middle Creek

This is a dead-end route leading to a junction of 4 other trails. This route has only 2 dispersed sites. This is a maintained gravel forest service road and is primarily used for horseback riding…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi