Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Toast, North Carolina
Pond Lick Road
This dirt track travels just north of Gatewood Reservoir. At just under 3 miles, it's a great quick run, or you can add to a route that includes some of the other local forest roads.… Learn more about Pond Lick Road
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Hilltop To Bramwell VIA WMG
Part of the West Virginia Outlaw System. Hatfield McCoy is a great place to ride with a lot of trail to cover and explore. Always use caution when riding, and remember to pack out what… Learn more about Hilltop To Bramwell VIA WMG
Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Fenwick Mines
Near the town of New Castle, VA, are the remnants of many small mining towns. This route passes by the Fenwick Mines area, which has a small recreation day-use area and hiking trails. The route… Learn more about Fenwick Mines
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
McQueen's Gap
This is the only unpaved route across South Holston Mountain. There are many off shoot trails that are open seasonally, but the main route isn't ever closed. You can access the Appalachian Trail from the… Learn more about McQueen's Gap
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Jacobs Creek
This is a combination of gravel and dirt. It starts in the Jacobs Creek area and travels through the Cherokee National Forest from TN into VA. There are a few camping locations along the way,… Learn more about Jacobs Creek
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Flatwoods Road to 87A
Running Flatwoods road from Hickory Tree TN to HWY 421. This includes a section of Forest Service Road 87A when open. The main route is open year-round and is a combination of gravel and unimproved… Learn more about Flatwoods Road to 87A
Old NC-105 is a popular trail and is most well-known for its outstanding views of the Linville Gorge. It offers unparalleled views of the gorge and of Table Rock Mountain. There are numerous overlooks and… Learn more about Old NC 105
Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Middle Creek
This is a dead-end route leading to a junction of 4 other trails. This route has only 2 dispersed sites. This is a maintained gravel forest service road and is primarily used for horseback riding… Learn more about Middle Creek
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Overstreet Creek
Overstreet Creek climbs from just over 1,300 feet in elevation to 3,250 ft, where it meets the Blue Ridge Parkway. This four-mile-long route is mostly gravel, but some of the steep sections include larger rocks.… Learn more about Overstreet Creek