Dirt Bike Trails
Near Abingdon, Virginia

Forest Service Road 43, commonly known as Government Road, begins outside the town of Damascus, Virginia, and travels generally south toward the Virginia–Tennessee state line through rugged forested terrain. The road provides access to public lands, remote recreation areas, and surrounding mountain ...
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Iron Mountain Spur A is a 6-mile single-track trail starting at the edge of Damascus, Virginia, and running through Jefferson National Forest. The trail is open to motorcycles, mountain bikes, hikers, and horseback riders — expect to encounter all of them. Damascus is a well-known stop on the Appal...
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Beech Grove Trail is a short but very technical 1-mile single-track climb in Jefferson National Forest, starting at the Virginia Creeper Trailhead and crossing over the Appalachian Trail on its way up. Do not let the mileage fool you, this trail packs more challenge per foot than most trails twice i...
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0Iron Mountain Spur B is a 6-mile single-track trail running northeast of Spur A through Jefferson National Forest, connecting Feathercamp Road to the west and Whitetop Road to the east. The trail is open to motorcycles, mountain bikes, hikers, and horseback riders — expect to encounter all of them....
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Star Gap Road is an easy gravel route that offers a simple and relaxed drive through a rural setting. The road surface is generally well-maintained with gentle grades, making it accessible for most vehicles under normal conditions. The route is straightforward and does not introduce technical terrai...
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Gentry Creek is a short, easy gravel trail that offers a simple and low-effort drive through a quiet setting. The route begins in close proximity to private property, so drivers should maintain low speeds, stay on the designated path, and be respectful of surrounding landowners. The trail surface is...
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From the east end, Trail 11 follows a powerline corridor and features a series of steep hill climbs, often presenting split lines where one side offers a more gradual ascent. The surface includes shallow ruts and loose rocks, but nothing overly technical. Riders are exposed to full sun in the open p...
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Trail 1 serves as the main 8-mile east-to-west access corridor at Doe Mountain Recreation Area, connecting the main parking area to the Morfield Branch Trailhead. Although considered easy the entire route, the eastern section starts off the smoothest, and gradually becomes rockier heading west, with...
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Trail A1 is a narrow single-track that begins near the staging area off Trail 11, running beneath the power lines and through open grassy hills next to the tree line--unique compared to most of the dirt bike trails that are densely wooded. The initial stretch features shallow ruts, loose and embedde...
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Trail Y1 at Doe Mountain is a beginner-focused training trail designed to give new riders a solid introduction to single track riding. Marked with tape in spots for easy navigation, it follows a wide corridor through the trees with smooth terrain, minimal obstacles, and great visibility. The trail f...
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Trail 411 is one of the more technically demanding routes at Doe Mountain, known for its rugged, rocky terrain. From its junction with Trail 15, it climbs steeply on a loose, rock-strewn hill up to the Satellite Dish Overlook, then descends sharply to meet Trail 11. The descent is more challenging, ...
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Trail Y2 at Doe Mountain is a beginner-friendly, wider single-track that rides more like a two-track along the edge of a hillside. It features gradual curves and a smooth surface with only minimal loose rock, making it ideal for newer riders looking to build confidence or a short training route for ...
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Trail A2 at Doe Mountain offers a well-defined singletrack route through a mix of open and dense forest terrain. The trail climbs steadily up the mountainside, weaving through cut logs and occasionally rutted sections with small roots and rocks. Riders will pass through wide open forests of oak and ...
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Trail 115 is one of the most difficult routes in the Doe Mountain trail system, despite being only about a quarter mile long. Note that it is locally recognized as a "most difficult" black trail and is a restricted trail for the DMRA SxS rentals. It gains roughly 350 feet of elevation from north to ...
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Trail A6 is a short but demanding connector at Doe Mountain, linking Trails A2 and A5 with a steep climb over less than half a mile from north to south. The narrow singletrack winds through dense bushes and trees, featuring tight, steep switchbacks that would be a challenge for newer riders. Riders ...
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Trail 13 is a wide SxS loop between Trails 11 and 1 near the staging area, making it an ideal starting point for a ride. It flows beneath tall hardwood trees and weaves through dense rhododendron thickets, curving gently along the hillside. The trail surface is exceptionally smooth with very few roc...
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Trail 15 stands out among Doe Mountain's trail network for its unique setting and features. Unlike many trails enclosed in dense rhododendron, Trail 15 follows a scenic ridge line framed by southern red oaks, maples, and sourwoods. Riders are treated to intermittent views of the town below, adding t...
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Trail 17 is a smooth, wide, and gradual access trail that begins at Trail 1 near the Trials Training Area and Storm Shelter. It provides an easy connection to the R&D Campground on the southern end of the park, as well as access to Trail 317. With no major obstacles, rocks, or elevation changes, it'...
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Trail A4 is a more primitive and lightly trafficked single-track at Doe Mountain, offering a rugged and immersive ride through dense forest. The trail begins faintly, featuring awkwardly placed downed logs, thick leaf cover, and natural debris that can obscure the path. Riders will navigate tight tr...
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Known as "Randy's Diner," this singletrack trail at Doe Mountain offers a scenic ride through tall, widely spaced hardwoods and pockets of pine just below a ridgeline. The open forest setting allows for tight maneuvering between trees while maintaining good visibility. Riders will encounter a leaf-c...
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Star Gap Road is an easy gravel route that offers a simple and relaxed drive through a rural setting. The road surface is generally well-maintained with gentle grades, making it accessible for most vehicles under normal conditions. The route is straightforward and does not introduce technical terrai...
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Gentry Creek is a short, easy gravel trail that offers a simple and low-effort drive through a quiet setting. The route begins in close proximity to private property, so drivers should maintain low speeds, stay on the designated path, and be respectful of surrounding landowners. The trail surface is...
Learn more about Gentry Creek

From the east end, Trail 11 follows a powerline corridor and features a series of steep hill climbs, often presenting split lines where one side offers a more gradual ascent. The surface includes shallow ruts and loose rocks, but nothing overly technical. Riders are exposed to full sun in the open p...
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Trail 1 serves as the main 8-mile east-to-west access corridor at Doe Mountain Recreation Area, connecting the main parking area to the Morfield Branch Trailhead. Although considered easy the entire route, the eastern section starts off the smoothest, and gradually becomes rockier heading west, with...
Learn more about 1

Forest Service Road 43, commonly known as Government Road, begins outside the town of Damascus, Virginia, and travels generally south toward the Virginia–Tennessee state line through rugged forested terrain. The road provides access to public lands, remote recreation areas, and surrounding mountain ...
Learn more about Government Road - FS 43

Star Gap Road is an easy gravel route that offers a simple and relaxed drive through a rural setting. The road surface is generally well-maintained with gentle grades, making it accessible for most vehicles under normal conditions. The route is straightforward and does not introduce technical terrai...
Learn more about Star Gap

Gentry Creek is a short, easy gravel trail that offers a simple and low-effort drive through a quiet setting. The route begins in close proximity to private property, so drivers should maintain low speeds, stay on the designated path, and be respectful of surrounding landowners. The trail surface is...
Learn more about Gentry Creek

From the east end, Trail 11 follows a powerline corridor and features a series of steep hill climbs, often presenting split lines where one side offers a more gradual ascent. The surface includes shallow ruts and loose rocks, but nothing overly technical. Riders are exposed to full sun in the open p...
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