Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Riegelwood, North Carolina

Evergreen is another well-maintained route through the surrounding state game lands and provides users with an easy and relaxing way to continue exploring the larger trail network. The trail remains approximately two lanes wide, providing plenty of room for vehicles to comfortably travel the route a...
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Briar Patch Road joins Goose Pond Road and gives users the opportunity to connect or loop together several of the area’s enjoyable coastal trails. The route travels through a mixture of coastal terrain and recently logged property, providing open views while remaining relatively close to the North C...
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Timber Road is another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and shares many of the same characteristics as other nearby trails in the network. The trail is generally well maintained and provides users with a straightforward drive through the surrounding forest. Under normal condi...
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Patrick Road is similar in character to many of the other routes found throughout the surrounding area and is generally a straightforward trail under normal conditions. Users should be aware, however, that a closed gate is present near the entrance to the neighborhood. At the time of this trail revi...
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Turkey Branch is another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and shares many of the same characteristics as the nearby trails within the network. The trail is generally well maintained and provides users with a straightforward drive through the surrounding forest. Under normal c...
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Low Water Bridge is another enjoyable route through the surrounding trail network and shares many of the same characteristics as the nearby maintained roads. The trail is generally easy to navigate and free from major obstacles under normal conditions, making it a straightforward addition to a longe...
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Baxter Line is another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and is similar in character to many of the other trails found throughout the area. The trail is generally well maintained and provides users with a straightforward drive while continuing to explore the larger trail netwo...
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The Pines is a sandy two-track trail located within the coastal North Carolina trail network near Boiling Spring Lakes Preserve. This trail branches off Goose Pond Road and provides users with a shorter, more direct access route to Baxter Line Road, making it a convenient connector for those explori...
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Mingo Road provides users with another enjoyable coastal route featuring a mixture of loose sand and harder-packed sandy terrain. Under normal dry conditions, the trail is relatively straightforward and should be manageable for most capable vehicles. Users should use considerably more caution follow...
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Goose Pond Road is a fun coastal trail that branches off Royal Oak near the local gun club. The trail surface consists of a mixture of loose sand and hard-packed sand, providing users with a more traditional coastal North Carolina off-road experience. During periods of dry weather, the trail is rela...
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Royal Oak is a wonderful hard-packed sand and dirt trail that gives users the opportunity to explore the sandy terrain characteristic of coastal North Carolina. The trail is free of major obstacles and should be suitable for most vehicles under normal conditions. Its combination of hard-packed dirt ...
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Bee Tree Farm is a well-maintained gravel and dirt road that takes users through a scenic coastal farming area. The trail consists primarily of hard-packed gravel and dirt and is free of major obstacles, making it an easy and relaxing route to explore under normal conditions. As users travel through...
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Lewis Swamp Road is a wide, smooth coastal trail that provides an easy and enjoyable drive with very few challenges. The trail surface is exceptionally well maintained and free from major obstacles, washboards, or dried mud holes, allowing for a noticeably smoother ride than many of the surrounding ...
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Governor Road is a scenic through trail that begins shortly after the pavement ends and takes users onto a beautiful, well-maintained mixture of sand and dirt. The main trail is wide, smooth, and free from major obstacles or obstructions, making it suitable for most vehicles during normal conditions...
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Lee Buck Road is a wonderfully maintained dirt road that takes users through the surrounding coastal landscape and across a scenic swamp area. The trail surface consists primarily of hard-packed silty dirt and is generally smooth and easy to navigate. Lee Buck Road is free from major obstacles, maki...
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Creek Walker Trail is an enjoyable out-and-back route that follows alongside the railroad tracks and provides users with a relaxing drive through the area. The trail is generally easy to navigate and is free from major obstacles, making it suitable for most vehicles under normal conditions. Followin...
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Sidetracks is a great bidirectional trail that connects users with several neighboring trails, including Governor Road, Lee Buck Road, and Creek Walker. The trail follows a two-track layout and is generally wide enough for vehicles to pull over in designated or wider areas when encountering oncoming...
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State Route 1553 is technically an out-and-back trail that provides users with access to a local bike park, making it a great option for those looking to combine a coastal drive with some hiking or mountain biking. The route continues beyond the park’s trailhead, allowing users to follow the state r...
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Funston Road is a well-maintained county road that provides users with just over three miles of enjoyable hard-packed dirt and gravel. The trail is free from major obstacles, mud holes, or technical sections, making it suitable for most vehicles under normal conditions. Its relatively smooth surface...
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Ranch Road is a well-maintained, two-lane-wide dirt and gravel road that travels along the border of the Boiling Spring Lakes Preserve. The trail is free from major obstacles and provides an easy, relaxing drive that is suitable for most vehicles under normal conditions. Its wide roadway and maintai...
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Pulling onto Hill Field Road from Highway 58, you will be met with a gravel road and an open gate allowing access to this trail. It flat and smooth from beginning to end and might have to pull off onto the side to allow others to pass through. At the end will be a parking area for hunters during the...
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This easy off-road trail is located on the western side of the Croatan National Forest. Obstacles include a few potholes, and the trail is mostly gravel. There is one small muddy area that might be trouble for low-clearance vehicles after heavy rains. There is also a water crossing, but it has a con...
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Pulling onto Hill Field Road from Highway 58, you will be met with a gravel road and an open gate allowing access to this trail. It flat and smooth from beginning to end and might have to pull off onto the side to allow others to pass through. At the end will be a parking area for hunters during the...
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Coming up onto the trail off of Mirey Branch, you will be met with a gravel road that stretches over 3.2 miles of flat gravel terrain. The road was clear from beginning to end, with no obstructions, fallen trees, washouts, or other hazards blocking travel at any point along the route. It appeared we...
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This easy off-road trail is located on the western side of the Croatan National Forest. Obstacles include a few potholes, and the trail is mostly gravel. There is one small muddy area that might be trouble for low-clearance vehicles after heavy rains. There is also a water crossing, but it has a con...
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