Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Paint Rock, Alabama

This trail is smoother than the surrounding trails it connects to. Once you come off the Evans Ridge Trail, you can turn left and continue onto many other trails. If you take a left, you…
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This trail is I bi-directional trail that connects the start of the James D. Martin Skyline WMA to the Upper Ridge Trail and Mountain Bypass Trail. This is an easy-to-moderate trail with multiple water crossings.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This is a sparsely traveled trail that follows the telephone lines and weaves through private property, offering beautiful views of the local farmlands and surrounding landscape. The trail can be tricky during the muddy season,…
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This is a tight, short out-and-back trail that winds through large stands of pine trees and passes old logging roads, along with a gate or two that are unlocked seasonally. Be sure to bring a…
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This trail is mostly two-lane dirt roads. Forest roads can be traveled in 2WD, but some off-shoot trails will require 4WD. Some side trails are gated. If the gates are open, they are clear to…
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The trail transitions from pavement to mostly gravel and some dirt. There are no challenging obstacles and multiple possible routes within the trail system. There's an overlook at mile 3.4 (just past the paved section)…
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Forest Service Road 268 is a scenic, two-way country road that provides extensive access to other areas and trails. It offers ample opportunities for wildlife viewing and smooth, flowing travel. However, like many rural roads,…
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Anyone who's heard the old country song can probably picture the beautiful state of Georgia. It's a land of green hillsides, charming southern towns dotted with white picket fences, and sunny fields tied together by…
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The Main Access Trail is the backbone of Stony Lonesome OHV Park, offering both utility and adventure for all skill levels. Stretching from the entrance gate to the northeast, it serves as a central route…
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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…
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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…
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Right-of-way trail to get to and from Coalmont OHV from Company Farm Road. This. makes a great cut-through if you want a faster way to town to get more supplies. You will need an off-highway…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Trail 413A was a pretty easy trail through the woods. This trail had some overgrown areas, but it is still passable. There were a couple of areas with a grade up and down, but no…
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Shingle Loop is a short but fun 1.5-mile trail nestled in the heart of Prentice Cooper State Forest. Despite its compact distance, this loop delivers a variety of terrain and challenges that make it well…
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Trail 413 is a pretty easy trail. It did have some tight areas that could give some pin striping. It was a little overgrown, but there were no major rock or mud obstacles along this…
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Trail 413B is an easy trail through the woods. There are no major rock or mud obstacles. It was a little overgrown, but it was a very flat and short trail with no obstacles. This…
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