Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Roseboro, North Carolina

This is a State Forest road that takes you directly to Camp Chamblee, a dispersed camping area within the State Forest. The road is a well-maintained dirt road suitable for any vehicle. Camping is free, however, you are required to call the ranger station to let them know you are camping. They can b...
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Bear Track provides users with access to the northern terminus of the state game lands and serves as a convenient entry or exit point for exploring the surrounding trail network. The trail is approximately two lanes wide and consists primarily of a maintained gravel surface, providing plenty of room...
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Williams Road provides users with another convenient entrance into the surrounding state game lands trail network. Unlike some of the routes that require traveling through other trails before reaching them, Williams Road can be accessed directly from the main road, making it an easy starting or endi...
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MST 1 is an extensive trail that provides users with access to the surrounding state game lands and serves as a major route for exploring the area. The trail is approximately two lanes wide throughout much of its length and features a mixture of gravel and hard-packed dirt. Under normal conditions, ...
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Long Ridge Road is another enjoyable route within the surrounding state game lands and provides users with an additional trail option near the northern entrance of the network. This makes it easy to incorporate Long Ridge Road into a longer route when entering or leaving the northern side of the gam...
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River Road provides users with access to the nearby state game lands and offers an easy drive through the surrounding coastal landscape. The trail is generally free from major obstacles, although portions can be somewhat rough due to exposed tree roots protruding through the trail surface. Drivers s...
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Lillington Lane is an out-and-back trail consisting primarily of hard-packed silty sand and is approximately two lanes wide throughout most of the route. The trail is generally free from major obstacles and should be suitable for most vehicles under normal conditions. Users should expect sections of...
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Lonesome Pine is another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and provides users with access to several additional trails within the larger network. The route features a mixture of wider maintained sections and narrower two-track terrain, creating some variety as users travel thr...
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Ella Mae Road is another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and features a combination of wider maintained roadway and narrower two-track terrain. The trail is generally well maintained and free from major obstacles, making it a relatively easy drive under normal conditions. As...
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McCoy Road is accessed from Bear Track and provides users with another route for exploring the northern portion of the state game lands. The trail begins as a wider, maintained road approximately two lanes wide, providing an easy and comfortable drive for most vehicles. As users progress farther alo...
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Hines Kiln Road provides users with another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and features a mixture of wider maintained road and narrower two-track terrain. The trail begins with plenty of room for vehicles to comfortably travel before gradually becoming tighter as users cont...
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Elmur Road provides users with another enjoyable route through the surrounding state game lands and runs in the opposite direction from several of the nearby connecting trails. The route features a mixture of wider maintained roadway and narrower two-track terrain, offering some variety as users tra...
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Carpenter Road is a short connector between State Route 15 and Strausburg Lane, providing access from pavement to the southeastern portion of the game lands. The road is predominantly a double-track trail, with some narrower sections consisting of loose sand and the potential for mud, while the west...
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Strausburg Lane is a poorly maintained forest road that has gradually deteriorated into an easy-to-moderate trail. Numerous puddles and small water crossings are scattered along the route, some of which may have soft bottoms. Depending on recent rainfall, these crossings can range from shallow puddl...
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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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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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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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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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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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