Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Spencer, Tennessee

The “Back Gate” entrance at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is a gravel access road that leads directly to the intersection of the main park road and Pavilion Road 2. This short, easy drive is primarily used by tow rigs and campers accessing the RV areas, making it well-maintained and suitable for all ...
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Trail 49 at Golden Mountain Offroad Park serves as a back entrance to the trail system and is commonly used by drivers heading toward spectator areas like the top of the Jungle or making their way over to Bounty Hill. This is a straightforward access route, but it can see increased traffic during ev...
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Pavilion Road 2 at Golden Mountain Offroad Park runs from the main road to Pavilion Road 1 and is a mostly hard-packed dirt trail that winds through the camping area. While generally an easy drive, the trail is tree-tight in sections and requires attention for oncoming traffic, pedestrians, and park...
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Trail 50 at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is just over a half mile long, and winds tightly through the woods with constant weaving turns that require careful navigation. The trail features several deeper mud holes, some with bypasses and others without, which can increase difficulty depending on cond...
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The main road at Golden Mountain Offroad Park runs from the ticket booth up to the top of the hill intersection and serves as the primary route through the park. The surface starts as loose dirt and transitions into a deteriorated, old road with multiple washed-out sections and frequent potholes, re...
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Trail 1B at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is part of a loop with Trail 1 but offers a slightly more challenging route. While still generally manageable, this section includes a few areas that are more technical than the main Trail 1, especially in wet conditions where the trail becomes slick and more...
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Trail 1 at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is divided into two sections and serves as the main road on the northern side of the park, with multiple trail entrances branching off both sides as you head toward the back. While generally an easy access route, there are a few areas with taller rocks that re...
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Pumping Station Access serves as an easy, highly convenient connector trail for offroaders looking for a quick cut-through between the Coalmont OHV trail system and Company Farm Road. Spanning approximately 2.5 miles, this point-to-point route features minor elevation changes, dropping from a maximu...
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Coalmont OHV Trail 2 Green is a short, beginner-friendly route in the Coalmont OHV Park, offering an easy cruise with scenic features perfect for riders of all skill levels. Measuring approximately 0.43 miles with minimal elevation change of around 43 feet, this trail connects Trail 3 to Trail 2 (Bl...
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Coalmont Trail 11 is an easy-going, scenic connector trail within the Coalmont OHV Park that is perfect for beginners, stock high-clearance 4x4 vehicles, and off-roaders looking for a relaxed ride. Spanning approximately one mile, this trail connects Trail 2 to Trail 13, offering a gentle route with...
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Coalmont Trail 15 is an inviting, scenic warm-up loop perfect for novice offroaders and families looking to ease into their adventure at the Coalmont OHV Park. Spanning just under one mile, this beginner-friendly trail begins directly at the primary parking and camping area, looping around to connec...
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This well-maintained gravel road, mixed with sand, winds through the outskirts of the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Along this route, you'll pass through a site where a tornado struck in 2012. In the aftermath, the area was designated for a range of early plant succession management effort...
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Potters Ford Road winds its way through the heart of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area as a gentle gravel path perfect for a relaxed ride. This easygoing trail offers plenty to take in along the way—from towering rock walls to the free-flowing waters of the Obed River. Keep your eyes peeled for local...
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This is a very level and maintained road that any vehicle should be able to travel. This is the main road through Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area that you will use to access all of the other trails. There are some great views of Signal Mountain and the surrounding area from this trail. At t...
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Braddison Branch Road is a primarily dirt trail on the northeast corner of Prentice Cooper. It can be slick and muddy after a rain, but otherwise it is an easy dirt trail through the woods. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. Prentice Cooper State For...
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Sulfer Branch Road is an easy single-lane gravel trail that is roughly two miles and takes about half an hour to complete. Multiple 2 Wheel Drive vehicles were on this trail, including minivans and small cars, along with many side-by-sides, 4-wheelers, and dirt bikes. This road winds through the for...
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Lusk Point Road is a dirt trail that leads from Tower Road to Lusk Point Overlook. It is primarily a dirt trail through the woods. The overlook is nice when the trees are bare, but otherwise is obscured by leaves unless you take a short walk along the nearby hiking trail. All trails at Prentice Coop...
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Rally Road is a short, relatively steep connector trail between Tower Road and East Brow Rd. On the Tower Road end, there is a nice pavilion with shaded picnic tables. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More information can be found at https://www.tn....
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East Brow Road is an easy single-lane gravel trail that is roughly two miles and takes about half an hour to complete. The road is well-maintained and winds through the forest, with one spot along the trail that could be difficult without higher ground clearance. The trail has a spot where you can s...
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Otter Creek Road is a well-maintained service road that takes you through the heart of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Along the route, you'll encounter numerous trails and side spurs perfect for further exploration. Watch for deer, turkeys, wild hogs, and the occasional black bear. The road...
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The “Back Gate” entrance at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is a gravel access road that leads directly to the intersection of the main park road and Pavilion Road 2. This short, easy drive is primarily used by tow rigs and campers accessing the RV areas, making it well-maintained and suitable for all ...
Learn more about GMP Pavilion Road 1

Pumping Station Access serves as an easy, highly convenient connector trail for offroaders looking for a quick cut-through between the Coalmont OHV trail system and Company Farm Road. Spanning approximately 2.5 miles, this point-to-point route features minor elevation changes, dropping from a maximu...
Learn more about Pumping Station Access

Coalmont OHV Trail 2 Green is a short, beginner-friendly route in the Coalmont OHV Park, offering an easy cruise with scenic features perfect for riders of all skill levels. Measuring approximately 0.43 miles with minimal elevation change of around 43 feet, this trail connects Trail 3 to Trail 2 (Bl...
Learn more about Coalmont OHV Trail 2 Green

Coalmont Trail 11 is an easy-going, scenic connector trail within the Coalmont OHV Park that is perfect for beginners, stock high-clearance 4x4 vehicles, and off-roaders looking for a relaxed ride. Spanning approximately one mile, this trail connects Trail 2 to Trail 13, offering a gentle route with...
Learn more about Coalmont Trail 11

The “Back Gate” entrance at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is a gravel access road that leads directly to the intersection of the main park road and Pavilion Road 2. This short, easy drive is primarily used by tow rigs and campers accessing the RV areas, making it well-maintained and suitable for all ...
Learn more about GMP Pavilion Road 1

Trail 49 at Golden Mountain Offroad Park serves as a back entrance to the trail system and is commonly used by drivers heading toward spectator areas like the top of the Jungle or making their way over to Bounty Hill. This is a straightforward access route, but it can see increased traffic during ev...
Learn more about Trail 49

Pavilion Road 2 at Golden Mountain Offroad Park runs from the main road to Pavilion Road 1 and is a mostly hard-packed dirt trail that winds through the camping area. While generally an easy drive, the trail is tree-tight in sections and requires attention for oncoming traffic, pedestrians, and park...
Learn more about GMP Pavillion Road 2

Trail 50 at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is just over a half mile long, and winds tightly through the woods with constant weaving turns that require careful navigation. The trail features several deeper mud holes, some with bypasses and others without, which can increase difficulty depending on cond...
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