Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Rockford, Tennessee

Rich Mountain Road is 6.6 miles and runs through the Smoky Mountain National Park and heads North out of the park. The trail is composed of loose gravel and has several twists and turns up and down the mountain. It is one way, but watch for State Park vehicles in addition to animals on the trail.
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Parson Branch is a full gravel, one-way, scenic route that leads through the Smoky Mountains. The road is maintained, however, you may find the occasional tree down after heavy storms. This is usually not a problem. There are also many shallow water crossings, all less than 1ft deep. 4WD is not need...
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Upper Tremont Road is an easy gravel route that follows the scenic Middle Prong Little River through Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The well-maintained road offers a relaxing drive with gentle grades and beautiful river views for much of its length. Numerous pull-off areas provide opportunitie...
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Little Greenbrier Road is an easy gravel trail that offers a peaceful drive through a historic section of the Great Smoky Mountains. The route is primarily a single-lane road and begins with signage advising that passing opportunities are very limited and that vehicles towing trailers are prohibited...
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This route is located in the Cherokee National Forest, following the banks of Citico Creek. The road is primarily a two-lane gravel path that occasionally narrows to one lane. It is an easy drive, suitable for any 2-wheel drive vehicle. The main hazards to be aware of are flash flooding, which is si...
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Citico CRreekNorth (FSR 35-1) is a well-traveled gravel/ rocky road. This trail will take you down to the beautiful Citico Creek. Citico Creek is well known for its fishing, However, if you want a scenic easy trail, it makes a peaceful afternoon drive. Cell service is hard to come by so make sure yo...
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Slickrock Road is a gravel route that winds through the Nantahala National Forest. It is primarily one vehicle wide, though there are plenty of areas with room to pass. The road begins at Tapoco Road at an elevation of 1,277 feet and climbs to 3,062 feet over the course of seven miles. At the summit...
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Campground Connector is a fun way of getting from Windrock Park's Campground to the general store on P1. Make the most of your time winding through the woods. This trail also requires a land use permit, so if you're just camping, then you would not be allowed to take this route. Be advised that it c...
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Deep Creek Road - FS 445 is a freshly graded and well-maintained forest road that takes you right to one of the nicest campsites in the region alongside a small stream. The spot comes with a solid wood shed, making it super convenient for longer stays and keeping your firewood dry (it is often fully...
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Trail 74 - Middle Ridge winds through to complete Trail G67 to exit you out of the park or bring you in for an adventure from HWY 116. This easy "Blue" trail, as Windrock Park identifies it, is spot on, as washouts and ruts could cause problems for those with low ground clearance but is no harder th...
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Easy traveling is G67. This trail is the epitome of a stroll in the park with its smooth gravel roads with intermittent mud puddles to make the most basic rides feel like a scenic adventure. There may be some standing water that is scarier than it looks, boasting width, but is majorly lacking in dep...
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Trail G31 - Pinstripe Alley almost explains itself. If you are worried about your paint, this would not be a good trail to take. The spring time brings extra growth with the vegetation gravitating to water. It is full of thorns, thistles and bushes. While the hedges can be a deterrent, it does allow...
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Trail 73 - Harness Creek begins at the end of Trail G31. This easy blue trail according to the Windrock Park map is a short, shady section that will cool you off on a hot summer day. Much of the creek can overflow and make this trail resemble riding a creek bed. One small section will have a short s...
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The trail is visibly marked and crosses paths with many other trails--a really nice slow climb winding up the small mountain. There are small to moderate mud holes, rocks 6-12 inches in size, and a couple of small rock ledges. There are harder and easier lines on the ledges. The views are amazing!
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This is a super easy two-track seasonal trail. This trail is only open from 10-1 to 12-18. Double-check the rules for this trail with Tellico Ranger District. It was open today with some off-shoots open as well. We didn't encounter any challenges really. The hunters run this trail both ways so be mi...
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P1 is one of the main trail access roads from the General Store Parking lot. As you go up the mountain, be cautious of oncoming traffic. Several areas of the paved road have deteriorated over time. Most places coming down the mountain have no shoulder, or the roadway has given way. On the right side...
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This trail is a mild trail. Dirt or rocky base. Driver may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12". The trail is generally wide enough for one vehicle and narrows in a few places. This trail doesn't have much change in elevation. It's a great trail for someone looking to get off th...
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Take a stroll in the park! This deceiving trail scampers across the southeast section of Pilot Mountain. While it may be a scenic drive when dry, when the rain comes, it will surely be slick. Windrock Park considers this trail a "blue" trail meaning moderate difficulty, and in wet conditions, it wil...
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Trail G9 is a loose rock gravel trail with mild mudholes spread out through it. Trail G9 does not show up on the park map as it is a newly added trail. Per park staff, this trail was added due to needed a faster access route to the north end of the park since G1 has become increasingly difficult. It...
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Trail 89 - Little Braden Flat is a shortcut over a trail that connects G50 to G66 or the more famous Trail 51 - Panther Rock. While this trail is short at barely a half mile, it still has a few short drop-offs, a place to play in the mud, and a nice canopy of trees to find shade in the hot summer m...
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Slickrock Road is a gravel route that winds through the Nantahala National Forest. It is primarily one vehicle wide, though there are plenty of areas with room to pass. The road begins at Tapoco Road at an elevation of 1,277 feet and climbs to 3,062 feet over the course of seven miles. At the summit...
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Campground Connector is a fun way of getting from Windrock Park's Campground to the general store on P1. Make the most of your time winding through the woods. This trail also requires a land use permit, so if you're just camping, then you would not be allowed to take this route. Be advised that it c...
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Trail 74 - Middle Ridge winds through to complete Trail G67 to exit you out of the park or bring you in for an adventure from HWY 116. This easy "Blue" trail, as Windrock Park identifies it, is spot on, as washouts and ruts could cause problems for those with low ground clearance but is no harder th...
Learn more about 74 - Middle Ridge

Easy traveling is G67. This trail is the epitome of a stroll in the park with its smooth gravel roads with intermittent mud puddles to make the most basic rides feel like a scenic adventure. There may be some standing water that is scarier than it looks, boasting width, but is majorly lacking in dep...
Learn more about G67 - Brown Flats

Parson Branch is a full gravel, one-way, scenic route that leads through the Smoky Mountains. The road is maintained, however, you may find the occasional tree down after heavy storms. This is usually not a problem. There are also many shallow water crossings, all less than 1ft deep. 4WD is not need...
Learn more about Parson Branch Road

Slickrock Road is a gravel route that winds through the Nantahala National Forest. It is primarily one vehicle wide, though there are plenty of areas with room to pass. The road begins at Tapoco Road at an elevation of 1,277 feet and climbs to 3,062 feet over the course of seven miles. At the summit...
Learn more about Slickrock Road

Campground Connector is a fun way of getting from Windrock Park's Campground to the general store on P1. Make the most of your time winding through the woods. This trail also requires a land use permit, so if you're just camping, then you would not be allowed to take this route. Be advised that it c...
Learn more about Campground Connector

Trail 74 - Middle Ridge winds through to complete Trail G67 to exit you out of the park or bring you in for an adventure from HWY 116. This easy "Blue" trail, as Windrock Park identifies it, is spot on, as washouts and ruts could cause problems for those with low ground clearance but is no harder th...
Learn more about 74 - Middle Ridge