Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Sneedville, Tennessee

Trail 29 is a longer trail running from east and west near the far west side of the Black Mountain ORV Adventure Area. The trail ends on the west side at a private property which…
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The majority of this trail is flat (the flattest in the park) with some shallow water/mud holes with solid bottoms. The terrain is small gravel-like rock mixed with softball-sized rocks. This drive is very picturesque,…
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Trail 12 splits into two parts in the OHV area. It is divided by private land. For mapping purposes, this trail has been labeled "12a" and "12b". 12b is an easy drive and is a…
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Trail 12 splits into two parts in the OHV area. It is divided by private land. For mapping purposes, this trail has been labeled "12a" and "12b". 12a is an easy drive and is a…
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Trail 25 is an enjoyable drive. This dirt trail has very few rocks and little elevation. It is fairly wide and away from the very edge of the mountain. There are some large, shallow water…
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This trail is just over 2 miles long and is a great opportunity to see the Black Mountain trails without getting too crazy. There are also a couple of small waterfalls to enjoy. The terrain…
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You can expect a nice easy cruise up the mountain. It is a fairly gradual grade increase with occasional sections of loose rocks along the way. During the fall it seemed as though the trail…
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Trail 20 is a dirt trail and just under 2.5 miles long. It's a very scenic drive that weaves along the mountain's edge. There are some mild elevation changes and it's a great way to…
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This is a very scenic mountain road, mostly all gravel, but it still has some rocky inclines and loose dirt. Enjoy the best view in Harlan County from Pyramid Rock if you dare to climb…
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Little Shepherd is an unpaved route from Harlan KY to Cumberland KY. This route rides across a mountain ridge giving you wonderful views of the surrounding areas. There are multiple pull-offs that function as overlooks…
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Gabe's Branch Road travels between Kentucky State Highway 221 and Kentucky Route 2008. This trail is a gravel and rock road that is somewhat maintained. There are a few small ruts, but they are easy…
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101 runs from the General Store / Parking Area to the south side of the park out to State Highway 510. This route would be a main trailhead to access many of the other park…
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This is a gravel/dirt road uphill to a large open field with roads. The property includes open range horses and cattle, and there are lots of side trails to adventure onto. The trail can be…
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This track will take you down to Highway 510 on Line Fork. It is mostly gravel with a few spots to cross mud holes. Take it slow, and you could see wildlife along your route.…
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Trail 131 runs off of Kentucky State Highway 221. It is made of rock and dirt. The rock road has a few minor ruts and washout spots. Several mudholes can be found along the trail.…
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Trail 131A runs off of Kentucky State Highway 221 from Trail 131. It is made of rock and dirt. The rock road has a few minor ruts and washout spots. Several mudholes can be found…
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Trail 121 is an easy trail that starts off with a choice. Take the smooth easy path on the left or choose to crawl the smaller rocks on the right. Nothing too difficult here, just…
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This is an easy trail that rides along the ridge line. Nothing to worry about on this one, aside from a few shallow mud crossings. There could be some small brushes that may cause small…
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This is an easy green trail and it has a fantastic spot to stop and take pictures and have lunch. Located on the left, a few minutes after starting the trail, there is a cool…
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This green trail is almost 8 miles of gravel road. Enjoy a trip through the forest in most SUV's and 4x4's. The entire track can be done in 2WD with only a few muddy crossings.…
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125 is a blue trail that will take you to trail 128 and then to trail 123. There are a few deep mud holes that you need to watch out for on this track. Other…
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This trail dead ends at a gas well. You must turn around and make your way back, or you can take 116A and make your way back to trail 124 down below. This track has…
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This trail's only function is to provide access to 124 via a dead-end trail. This is just a short offshoot through the timber and is about 50 to 75 yards in length. The trail was…
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This trail is a short connector trail over to 114. There is nothing to worry about on this one. Just stay on the path and it will lead you to 114. There are a few…
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This is an easy trail riding under the canopy of the trees. This trail is gravel and can be driven in 2WD. There isn't any mud or obstacles to tackle along this route, and there…
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Trail 109 is easy and maintained and has gravel, rock, and dirt surfaces. There are some mud holes, but they are not deep. There are a few small ledges, and the width is plenty wide…
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This is an easy green trail that almost any 4WD or 2WD vehicle can complete. This dead ends into private property and you will have to turn around and drive the same path back out…
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Depending on the rig, this trail can become relatively narrow and tight, making maneuvering technical. It runs through a thick area of pine trees and has a natural dirt surface. Several turns and curves make…
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This easy-going track can be accessed from trail 101 or 114. Parts of the trail are single-vehicle roads, so be cautious of oncoming traffic, but don't worry--there are plenty of places to pass. The trail…
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This trail is pretty short and that's because the park owners have not yet finished it. 126 is designated for future use at the moment, but there are plans to make the trail accessible from…
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