Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Osaka, Virginia

This is the main trail from the parking behind Fishpond Lake. It connects all other trails currently in the marked system. The trail is mostly dirt; expect a lot of standing water even in the summer, occasional tight switchbacks, and short climbs. This trail leads to Trail 6 which eventually wraps b...
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This track will take you down to Highway 510 on Line Fork. It is mostly gravel with a few spots to cross mud holes. Take it slow, and you could see wildlife along your route. Deer were spotted while mapping this trail. Nothing much to be worried about, as this can mostly be done in 2WD, except for t...
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This is an easy green trail and it has a fantastic spot to stop and take pictures and have lunch. Located on the left, a few minutes after starting the trail, there is a cool rock overhang. People have been stopping by this location for years to climb up, have lunch, and rest for a little bit. The t...
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This trail is pretty short and that's because the park owners have not yet finished it. 126 is designated for future use at the moment, but there are plans to make the trail accessible from Sock it to it. Currently, Sock it to it is an in-and-out trail located in the vicinity. Once work is complete,...
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125 is a blue trail that will take you to trail 128 and then to trail 123. There are a few deep mud holes that you need to watch out for on this track. Other than that, it is just an easy ride under the canopy. Some key locations are in this area. There is the Trail 128 overhang, which is a good pla...
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Trail 121 is an easy trail that starts off with a choice. Take the smooth easy path on the left or choose to crawl the smaller rocks on the right. Nothing too difficult here, just choose your line and you should be just fine. This track will take you back to the main trail 101. The trail is mostly g...
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This green trail is almost 8 miles of gravel road. Enjoy a trip through the forest in most SUV's and 4x4's. The entire track can be done in 2WD with only a few muddy crossings. This track begins and ends on public roads. Licensed vehicles can enter and exit from these roads, but other trail-only veh...
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This easy-going track can be accessed from trail 101 or 114. Parts of the trail are single-vehicle roads, so be cautious of oncoming traffic, but don't worry--there are plenty of places to pass. The trail is mostly dirt and gravel roads, with multiple shallow mudholes along the way. While traveling ...
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This trail's only function is to provide access to 124 via a dead-end trail. This is just a short offshoot through the timber and is about 50 to 75 yards in length. The trail was not marked at the time of mapping, but the owner said they would mark it soon.
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This trail dead ends at a gas well. You must turn around and make your way back, or you can take 116A and make your way back to trail 124 down below. This track has a steep climb and a sharp turn at the beginning of the track, giving it its difficulty.
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This is an easy trail that rides along the ridge line. Nothing to worry about on this one, aside from a few shallow mud crossings. There could be some small brushes that may cause small scratches on your vehicle. Other than that, this will dead end, and you can turn around easily and make your way b...
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This is an easy trail riding under the canopy of the trees. This trail is gravel and can be driven in 2WD. There isn't any mud or obstacles to tackle along this route, and there are a few places to stop along the way and sneak a picture of the mountains in the distance. This trail will end at a pave...
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This is an easy green trail that almost any 4WD or 2WD vehicle can complete. This dead ends into private property and you will have to turn around and drive the same path back out to the 114/112 intersection. Most of this track is gravel and smooth. You will drive under the canopy of the trees and h...
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This is a very scenic mountain road, mostly all gravel, but it still has some rocky inclines and loose dirt. Enjoy the best view in Harlan County from Pyramid Rock if you dare to climb it. As always, be very cautious of the wildlife - several bears were seen on the way up.
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This trail is a short connector trail over to 114. There is nothing to worry about on this one. Just stay on the path and it will lead you to 114. There are a few water crossings but they have solid bottoms to them. The foliage gets a little tight in some areas so be aware of that.
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101 runs from the General Store / Parking Area to the south side of the park out to State Highway 510. This route would be a main trailhead to access many of the other park trails. This is a maintained trail of gravel, rock, mud, and dirt, but there can be some shallow mud holes, rutting, and some r...
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This trail will take you through the woods under the canopy of the leaves. It was designed to get you off of the main trail 101 and give you a break from the dust and bumpy gravel road. This track is fairly easy and most likely can be done in 2wd. If you need a break from the hot sun, give this one ...
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108 is a blue trail that can be found off of trail 101 or 107. It is a fun track that rides the ridge of the mountain with great views peaking from behind the trees. Nothing to worry about on this one as you will be driving through the forest under the canopy. There are no obstacles on this track to...
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This is mainly an access trail to get you back to 101 once you have started trail 108. It is very short and tight. More suitable for SXS, ATV, and motorcycle traffic. However, you can possibly drive your full-size rig on this track if you are willing to rub trees while doing it. The track was mapped...
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Depending on the rig, this trail can become relatively narrow and tight, making maneuvering technical. It runs through a thick area of pine trees and has a natural dirt surface. Several turns and curves make it attractive to see what you can do without putting it in reverse to make the corners in on...
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This is the main trail from the parking behind Fishpond Lake. It connects all other trails currently in the marked system. The trail is mostly dirt; expect a lot of standing water even in the summer, occasional tight switchbacks, and short climbs. This trail leads to Trail 6 which eventually wraps b...
Learn more about Trail 1

This track will take you down to Highway 510 on Line Fork. It is mostly gravel with a few spots to cross mud holes. Take it slow, and you could see wildlife along your route. Deer were spotted while mapping this trail. Nothing much to be worried about, as this can mostly be done in 2WD, except for t...
Learn more about 129

This is an easy green trail and it has a fantastic spot to stop and take pictures and have lunch. Located on the left, a few minutes after starting the trail, there is a cool rock overhang. People have been stopping by this location for years to climb up, have lunch, and rest for a little bit. The t...
Learn more about 128

This trail is pretty short and that's because the park owners have not yet finished it. 126 is designated for future use at the moment, but there are plans to make the trail accessible from Sock it to it. Currently, Sock it to it is an in-and-out trail located in the vicinity. Once work is complete,...
Learn more about 126

This is the main trail from the parking behind Fishpond Lake. It connects all other trails currently in the marked system. The trail is mostly dirt; expect a lot of standing water even in the summer, occasional tight switchbacks, and short climbs. This trail leads to Trail 6 which eventually wraps b...
Learn more about Trail 1

This track will take you down to Highway 510 on Line Fork. It is mostly gravel with a few spots to cross mud holes. Take it slow, and you could see wildlife along your route. Deer were spotted while mapping this trail. Nothing much to be worried about, as this can mostly be done in 2WD, except for t...
Learn more about 129

This is an easy green trail and it has a fantastic spot to stop and take pictures and have lunch. Located on the left, a few minutes after starting the trail, there is a cool rock overhang. People have been stopping by this location for years to climb up, have lunch, and rest for a little bit. The t...
Learn more about 128

This trail is pretty short and that's because the park owners have not yet finished it. 126 is designated for future use at the moment, but there are plans to make the trail accessible from Sock it to it. Currently, Sock it to it is an in-and-out trail located in the vicinity. Once work is complete,...
Learn more about 126