Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Pulaski, Virginia

This dirt track travels just north of Gatewood Reservoir. At just under 3 miles, it's a great quick run, or you can add to a route that includes some of the other local forest roads.…
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Bailey Gap and Butt Mountain are two trails that are near the Mountain Lake Lodge, which was made famous by the movie "Dirty Dancing". Both trails are beginner-friendly, with Butt Mountain being the easier of…
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This 2.8-mile single track starts at the main road on the north end and winds through the forest, crossing UTV Trail 4 multiple times before ending at UTV Trail 5, which will take you back…
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The main road through Kairos starts on Shumate Falls Road as a paved road with a really steep grade. It's a bit tight and windy in the beginning, but still manageable for RVs, you just…
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Trail 14 drops off from Trail 7 and descends through dense forest on a wide, smooth path. The surface has minor loose rock and shallow ruts but remains easy to navigate. The trail is directional…
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Trail 23 follows a rocky route that parallels Cooper Branch and crosses the rocky stream bed several times. While water flow is typically low, the trail surface comprises loose rock, roots, and slick spots. There…
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Trail 4 is a 1.3-mile loop that continues from the east end of Trail 1 across the main road, running directionally in a clockwise direction. It features a wide path with shallow ruts, large mud…
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This is a short spur off Trail 1. This easy trail stretches less than a quarter mile and leads to a scenic overlook beneath the power lines. The wide path is lightly rutted with scattered…
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This wide, smooth 1-mile loop begins at the middle entrance and travels clockwise through the Kairos trail system. Expect shallow ruts, a few muddy puddles, and a mud hole with an optional bypass. The trail…
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Trail 13 is a short, 500-yard connector between Trails 14 and 7, directional from south to north. It winds through dense forest with a few slightly steeper spots, but overall it's a smooth and easy…
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This 1.8-mile single track begins on UTV Trail 5, looping through the forest around the campground and ending near the office. The trail has a smooth surface with minimal rocks or roots, just a few…
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Trail 5 is a short spur, less than a quarter mile long, that provides a smooth and easy bailout from Trail 4 to the main road (directional south to north only). The wide path winds…
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This is a very short 160-yard spur connecting Trail 1 back to the main road, Trail 2 serves as a directional bailout route (north to south only). The trail is smooth and easy, with virtually…
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Trail 6 is a very short 270 yard bailout route from Trail 4 back to the field camping area along the main road. It is lightly rutted with slightly more loose rock than Trail 4,…
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Trail 21 is a 1.7-mile easy trail that allows two-way travel. The south end begins with a small rocky stream crossing and some loose rock, gradually climbing up from the Trail 26 bypass. The route…
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Trail 8 is a short 217-yard connector that begins with a steeper hill climb featuring rutting, roots, and a mix of loose and embedded rocks. After the initial ascent, the trail levels out and continues…
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Trail 9 is a very short, flat, and easy 140-yard connector that links the west end of Trail 8 back to the main gravel road. It's a wide, smooth route through the forest with no…
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Trail 16 is a short, quarter-mile segment starting at the North Entrance and running directionally south to north. It features a steep descent, mostly on a smooth surface with only a few shallow ruts. The…
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This short quarter-mile connector is one-way from south to north and serves as an easy link between Trail 16 and the main segment of Trail 18 and Trail 17. The trail is smooth with only…
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The entire 1.1-mile Trail 19 is overall very easy, featuring a wide path with light rutting and mostly smooth terrain. This trail has three different directional segments: from the intersection with Trail 21 to the…
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Trail 20 is a 0.6-mile directional trail running west to east. It features a wider path with ruts and minor loose rock, adding some texture to an otherwise easy ride. The trail passes under the…
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Trail 17 is a directional south-to-north connector between Trails 18 and 19. It features shallow ruts and scattered small loose rocks, but remains easy and fast-moving throughout. The trail flows smoothly through forested terrain and…
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Trail 20 forms a 0.7-mile loop around the mud pits, designated for counterclockwise travel. It's a super-easy, wide trail that winds through trees and open grassy fields beside the mud area. The surface is mostly…
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This mostly gravel road is fairly easy and does not require 4WD or significant ground clearance. This road appears to be used primarily for accessing horse camp sites, which are numerous. The largest horse camping…
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This road is fairly easy and should not require 4WD unless it is very wet. Wildlife is abundant including deer, grouse, and turkey. The side route to Comer's Rock provides a scenic overlook after a…
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Pocahontas 16 is an easy, 1.7-mile route with gradual grades, shallow ruts, and a wide path that allows for two-way travel, though riders should remain alert for oncoming traffic. The north end passes a small…
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Trail P10 is a 4.5-mile route that begins at the southern edge of the Pocahontas Trail System off Simmons River Road. It starts with a brief, steeper climb before transitioning into a gradual, winding path…
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Pocahontas 17 is a wide, generally smooth route, with minor ruts and scattered loose rocks, and a small stream running through sections--creating frequent puddles. The darker soil, typical of the region's coal mining past, adds…
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Pocahontas 13 is a 3.1-mile route consisting mostly of a wide, gradual dirt road with minor ruts and scattered loose rocks. It passes through several well-marked intersections, making navigation straightforward. The trail features broad, sweeping…
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Trail P12 is a 2-mile route connecting P15 and P13, spanning one end of the trail system to the other. It is very wide and smooth, with minor ruts and small rocks pushed to the…
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