Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Somerville, Alabama

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Trail 412 was all a downhill grade. There were no major rock or mud obstacles. There was one rut area that you could keep to the left to stay on Trail 412. At the end…
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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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Trail 410 is an all-dirt trail with a steep grade going downwards for the whole trail. There are no difficult rock obstacles, and only one ledge to go down that is about 1 foot tall.…
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Trail 416 was a decently easy trail through the woods. There were no seriously steep grades, no major rock or mud obstacles. There were a couple of short drops made with washed-out roots from trees.…
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Trail 408 starts out as an easier trail and then towards the end it has some steeper grades and some ruts to work around, as well as a few rock obstacles. The last half of…
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Trail 411C was a very easy roundabout trail through the woods. The trails were very skinny and did have some muddy spots. This trail was not wide enough for a full-size SUV. Some of the…
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Trail 418 was a long trail that was all dirt. There were a couple of ledges in some areas that were one to two feet. There are no other major obstacles found along this route.…
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Trail 417 E was an easy trail through the woods with a couple of tight turns and a couple of really muddy sections. This trail starts at the end of trail 417 and ends on…
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Trail 417 starts on the main access road and takes you to the top of Stairway of Heaven. It has a lot of easy trails that branch off of this trail and a couple of…
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Trail 417F is an easy dirt trail through the woods with several turns. There were no difficult mud or rock obstacles along this route. It is unmaintained. This trail starts and ends on trail 417.…
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