Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
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Flat Mountain Road - FS 270C
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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Learn more about Flat Mountain Road - FS 270C
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
County Road 198 - FS272
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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Learn more about County Road 198 - FS272
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Bankhead Roads
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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Learn more about Bankhead Roads
Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
County Road 81 - FS 268
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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Learn more about County Road 81 - FS 268
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Indian Tomb Hollow Road
Indian Tomb Hollow County Road 86 is a scenic and heavily traveled forest route, known for its picturesque creek and charming bridge. This stretch of road is especially stunning during the fall when the foliage…
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Learn more about Indian Tomb Hollow Road
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Owl Creek Road - FS 262
FS 262 is a one-lane gravel road, narrower than most others in the Bankhead National Forest. It provides access to the Al Creek Recreation Area, offering several large campsites along the route. The road also…
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Learn more about Owl Creek Road - FS 262
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
County Road 90 - FS 259
County Road 90 begins as a paved route meandering through picturesque farmland before transitioning into the lush expanse of the Bankhead National Forest. Along the way, travelers can enjoy abundant wildlife and admire charming, historic…
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Learn more about County Road 90 - FS 259
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi
Brushy Creek Road - NF 254
This scenic road through the heart of the Bankhead National Forest offers not only a breathtaking drive but also access to fascinating historic sites waiting to be explored at its end. Along the way, you'll…
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Learn more about Brushy Creek Road - NF 254
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hickory Grove Road - FS 255
FS 255, Hickory Grove Road, is a beautiful, scenic route through the Bankhead National Forest, offering stunning views, especially during the fall foliage season. The track leads down to a county road with access to…
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Learn more about Hickory Grove Road - FS 255
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Inmanfield - FS266
This is a heavily traveled US Forest Service Road in the Bankhead National Forest of Alabama. This trail provides abundant access to wildlife and bird viewing and the surrounding forest. The road can be slick…
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Learn more about Inmanfield - FS266
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su
Upper Ridge Trail
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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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Little Coon River Trail
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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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su
Clifty Fork Road - FS124
Clifty Fork Road- Forest Service Road 124 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…
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Learn more about Clifty Fork Road - FS124
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Ridge Road - FS 213
FS213, also known as Ridge Road, branches off FS203 and provides a scenic and functional route through the Bankhead National Forest. This single-lane, two-track gravel road winds through areas of active forest management, with multiple…
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Total Miles
15
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mount Olive
This trail is mostly rough dirt roads barely big enough for two vehicles. There are some side trails that are gated and you will pass by some private property, so be cautious of any signage.…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Betsy Gap Trail
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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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su
Poplar Springs Trail
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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Learn more about Poplar Springs Trail
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp / Su
Mount Olive Road - FS 245
Mount Olive Road is a steep, single-track trail with numerous offshoots and access points, including a large lake. This well-known road is regularly maintained, but it features large switchbacks and steep grades that can become…
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Learn more about Mount Olive Road - FS 245
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Beechy Creek - FS 244
This well-traveled two-track road serves as a fantastic connector through the stunning landscapes of the Bankhead National Forest. Following the serene Beechy Creek, it offers a peaceful journey immersed in nature's beauty. Be mindful that…
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Learn more about Beechy Creek - FS 244
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mountain Springs Road - FS 236
This Forest Service road within the Bankhead National Forest is a well-traveled and well-maintained route, offering stunning scenery ideal for birdwatching and leaf-peeping enthusiasts. Its natural beauty makes it a perfect escape into the heart…
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Learn more about Mountain Springs Road - FS 236
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
National Forest Road 121
National Forest Road 121 is a long, flowy road with deep washboard sections, including a particularly brutal paved portion. The area offers ample opportunities for hunting and gathering. Due to the road's condition, be prepared…
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Learn more about National Forest Road 121
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Main Access Trail
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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Learn more about Main Access Trail
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
425A
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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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
425
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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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
411
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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Learn more about 411
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
413A
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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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Main Road North
Main Access Road North is a practical connector trail, offering a straightforward route with minor challenges. The trail's mix of dirt, loose rock, and water crossings adds mild variety, making it accessible for high-clearance vehicles.…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
413
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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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
413B
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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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
409B
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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Learn more about 409B
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
ATV Trails Near Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
Flat Mountain Road - FS 270C
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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Learn more about Flat Mountain Road - FS 270C
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
County Road 198 - FS272
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,…
Learn more about County Road 198 - FS272
Learn more about County Road 198 - FS272
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
County Road 81 - FS 268
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,…
Learn more about County Road 81 - FS 268
Learn more about County Road 81 - FS 268
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Indian Tomb Hollow Road
Indian Tomb Hollow County Road 86 is a scenic and heavily traveled forest route, known for its picturesque creek and charming bridge. This stretch of road is especially stunning during the fall when the foliage…
Learn more about Indian Tomb Hollow Road
Learn more about Indian Tomb Hollow Road
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Owl Creek Road - FS 262
FS 262 is a one-lane gravel road, narrower than most others in the Bankhead National Forest. It provides access to the Al Creek Recreation Area, offering several large campsites along the route. The road also…
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Learn more about Owl Creek Road - FS 262
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
County Road 90 - FS 259
County Road 90 begins as a paved route meandering through picturesque farmland before transitioning into the lush expanse of the Bankhead National Forest. Along the way, travelers can enjoy abundant wildlife and admire charming, historic…
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Learn more about County Road 90 - FS 259
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi
UTV/Side-by-Side Near Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
Flat Mountain Road - FS 270C
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…
Learn more about Flat Mountain Road - FS 270C
Learn more about Flat Mountain Road - FS 270C
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
County Road 198 - FS272
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,…
Learn more about County Road 198 - FS272
Learn more about County Road 198 - FS272
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
County Road 81 - FS 268
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,…
Learn more about County Road 81 - FS 268
Learn more about County Road 81 - FS 268
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Indian Tomb Hollow Road
Indian Tomb Hollow County Road 86 is a scenic and heavily traveled forest route, known for its picturesque creek and charming bridge. This stretch of road is especially stunning during the fall when the foliage…
Learn more about Indian Tomb Hollow Road
Learn more about Indian Tomb Hollow Road
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Owl Creek Road - FS 262
FS 262 is a one-lane gravel road, narrower than most others in the Bankhead National Forest. It provides access to the Al Creek Recreation Area, offering several large campsites along the route. The road also…
Learn more about Owl Creek Road - FS 262
Learn more about Owl Creek Road - FS 262
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
County Road 90 - FS 259
County Road 90 begins as a paved route meandering through picturesque farmland before transitioning into the lush expanse of the Bankhead National Forest. Along the way, travelers can enjoy abundant wildlife and admire charming, historic…
Learn more about County Road 90 - FS 259
Learn more about County Road 90 - FS 259
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi