Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Youngsville, North Carolina

Camp Chamblee

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,…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Chowan Swamp Gamelands

The Chowan Swamp Gamelands are a state-administered game area in Gates County, North Carolina. The trail system is seasonal, and one can expect various areas to be open or closed depending on what hunting season…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi

Chowan Gamelands - Deer Spotter

This area of the Chowan Swamp Gamelands is a seasonal trail that is open primarily during deer season. As the name suggests, one can expect to see a great many deer. Care should be taken…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi

FS-576

FS-576 in Uwharrie National Forest, also known as Moccasin Cir, is a gravel road that splits the National Forest from east to west and dead-ends at the Deep Woods camp area. Along the way, there…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp

Chowan Game Lands - Bear Spotter

Bear Spotter is a seasonal section of trails in the Chowan Swamp Game Lands. It's a scenic area of the game lands that are generally only open during deer season. The trail starts at the…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi

Big Woods Loop

Big Woods Loop is a route that passes through the Big Woods State Forest and Big Woods Wildlife Management Area. The route is a basic forest road, with the surface being slightly rougher on the…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp

Sawmill Trail 93

The Sawmill Trail is an easier trail through the forest. It features multiple short hill climbs that can be slightly off-camber, a few large puddles or stream crossings, and all-around good views of the forest.…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Slab Pile Trail 79

Slab Pile is a fun trail with off-camber portions, small hill climbs, ruts, and several optional challenges. Most of the trail is accessible to most vehicles with moderate ground clearance. Little to none of the…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Falls Dam Trail 96

Falls Dam trail is another easier trail in Uwharrie National Forest. It has views of the forest humps and a few optional challenges. For the most part, the trail is a shelf road in the…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Lake View Trail 69

Lake View Trail is an easier trail offering great views of Uwharrie National Forest and Badin Lake. A view of Badin Lake can be seen about halfway through the trail. Most of the trail is…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp