Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Parsons, Tennessee

Tucked within the serene expanse of Natchez State Forest, this off-road trail offers a peaceful drive ideal for beginners and those looking for a more relaxed adventure. The road is well-graded with dirt and gravel,…
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Shiloh Trail is an easy mixed-surface route located within Natchez Trace State Park, offering a quiet drive through wooded terrain with gentle elevation changes. The surface consists of dirt, gravel, and occasional sandy stretches, creating…
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Melton Trail is an easy mixed-surface route featuring gravel and dirt with a solid, well-maintained base. Recent grading has introduced sections of larger gravel and fresh dirt, providing consistent traction under normal conditions. The trail…
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Woods Trail is a narrow gravel route characterized by large, chunky rocks that create a noticeably loose driving surface. Traction can vary throughout the trail due to the size and depth of the gravel, requiring…
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Thorn Trail is a mixed gravel and dirt route that offers a scenic and slightly more engaging drive for those exploring the area. The surface varies between compacted gravel and dirt, with sections that can…
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This is a very relaxing ride in north Alabama. It's a country back road that is less maintained than other county roads. It offers a beautiful back-road feel with several shallow water crossings, and tall…
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Part of the Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area Trail System. Drivers must possess a valid annual Hunt/Fish license, available online. Access is open year-round and restricted to daylight hours only (closed dusk to dawn). Burns…
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Finnie Road is a gravel access route within Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area, providing vehicle access through mixed hardwood forest and connecting interior management roads. Drivers must possess a valid annual Hunt/Fish license, available at…
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Part of the Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area trail system. A permit is not required to access this lake trail, only to fish. Access is open year-round and restricted to daylight hours only (closed dusk…
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Old Mill Creek Road is great for someone just getting into off-roading. Most, if not all, of this route is safe and easy enough for high-clearance 2WD. However, there are one to two muddy/rocky areas…
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This is a public access dirt road that makes up a portion of the famed, Tennessee Dirt Devil. While not particularly challenging, trail riders will enjoy a gorgeous winding trail through a lush forest and…
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This is a public access dirt road that makes up a portion of the famed, Tennessee Dirt Devil. While not particularly challenging, trail riders will enjoy beautiful views graced with an abandoned church and old…
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Forest Service Road 236, nestled in the southwestern corner of the Land Between the Lakes, offers a scenic and engaging experience for off-road enthusiasts. With its starting point at the crossroads of FSR 230 and…
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Forest Service Road 403 intersects with FSR 230 in the southwestern section of Land Between the Lakes and is a part of the Forest Service Road System at LBL. The trailhead is marked with a…
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Fun trail, lots of puddling, and ways to get your vehicle dirty. Few washouts and slippery areas. There is a tricky spot roughly halfway through where your left side will be much lower than the…
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Forest Service Road 401 is a very short but fairly technical descent toward the shoreline of Kentucky Lake. The trailhead is marked, intersects with FSR 230 or Fort Henry Road, and descends to the west…
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Starts off easy going, small washouts and puddle crossings. The bottoms of the crossings are not muddy and pretty solid. About halfway through, you encounter a 30-degree downward incline. Massive washouts and slippery, loose rock.…
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This is a public access dirt road that makes up a portion of the famed, Tennessee Dirt Devil. While not particularly challenging, trail riders will enjoy several elevation changes along a winding trail through a…
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This is another short but fun route for the beginner. This trail is great for learning your vehicle, picking lines, and developing a better understanding of how your vehicle handles obstacles. The trailhead is marked…
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This is a public access dirt road that makes up a portion of the famed, Tennessee Dirt Devil. While not particularly challenging, trail riders will enjoy beautiful views of sprawling farmland and wildlife. One water…
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Gatlin Point South FSR 227 is a gravel forestry road through the southeast corner of the southern Tennessee section, Lake Barkley side, of the Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area. This road features small…
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Gatlin Point North FSR 228 is a gravel forestry road through the southeast corner of the southern Tennessee section, Lake Barkley side, of the Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area. This road features small…
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Bear Creek Road FSR 229 is a gravel forestry road through the southeast corner of the southern Tennessee section, Lake Barkley side, of the Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area. This road is made…
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Morgan Cemetery Road FSR 222 is a rough gravel forestry road through the southern Tennessee section, center area of the peninsula, within the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. It features a gravel road…
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Tharpe Road FSR 221 is a gravel forestry road through southern Tennessee, the center section of the peninsula, within the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. It features a gently and well maintained gravel…
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The Tharpe Hollow / Whitford Cemetery Road FS 384, is a gravel and natural dirt forest service road through the southern Tennessee section, Lake Barkley side of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The…
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George Watson Road takes you to to a primitive Boat Ramp on Lake Barkley. The trail is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud holes after heavy rain.…
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The Fox Hollow Bottoms FSR 219 is a gravel forestry road through the southern Tennessee section, Lake Barkley side, of Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area. To differ from the other half of Fox…
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The Fox Hollow Hill FSR 218 is a gravel forestry road through the southern Tennessee section, Lake Barkley side, of Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area. This road features rolling hills and beautiful tree…
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This is a public access dirt road that has a few simple water crossings. It's 2WD-friendly and easy to complete. The surrounding property off the road is private property, so be sure to stay on…
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