Dirt Bike Trails
Near Atkins, Virginia

Quarter Branch Road (FS 49352) is a mixed-use dirt and gravel trail in Jefferson National Forest, accessed from Forest Road 601 to the east. The trail is open to motorcycles from October 1 through April 1, so plan accordingly, as the trail transitions to horseback only beyond the motorized boundary....
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Barton Gap Trail connects Forest Road 643 (Bartons Gap) to the north and Forest Road 84 (Hurricane) to the south, running through Jefferson National Forest in southwest Virginia. The trail is best suited for dirt bikes due to its tight width and technical terrain, but expect to share the trail with ...
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Flat Top Trail can be accessed from Forest Service Road 84 (Hurricane), which is part of both the Mid-Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route (MABDR) and the Virginia TransAmerica Trail (TAT), or via Laurel Valley Road (State Route 603) across from Grindstone National Forest Campground, which is curren...
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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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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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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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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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J1 serves as the main access route into the Jawbone trail system, beginning at the ATV trailhead and running over 16 miles to State Route 635. The trail starts as a wide, gravel two-lane road through town, with a quick climb under the powerlines near the J1 trail sign. The first 6 miles are a gradua...
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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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J100, not open to Jeeps, begins with a more primitive, narrow route descending from north to south through dense woods. The majority of the route is moderate-easy, with gradual switchbacks, embedded rock layers, loose dirt, and overgrown grass in the middle of the trail. It passes oil and gas infras...
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J91 runs 1.7 miles south to north through the Jawbone trail system, starting with a steep, rocky, and rutted climb from the south end. Expect loose rocks, debris, and gradual switchbacks on a sustained grade through dense forest. The trail then follows a narrow ridge before dropping onto a wide, smo...
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OP 36 is a quarter-mile loop at the west end of OP 16 that reconnects back into it. The trail includes steeper sections with embedded and loose rock, shallow ruts, and a few tight switchbacks that require steady momentum to climb smoothly. While more textured and technical than many of the smoother ...
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OP 26 is a 0.6-mile easy trail that begins on a flat hilltop and gradually transitions into a steeper descent. The northern section travels over smooth, mildly uneven ground with ruts and dips before dropping down a shelf path cut into the hillside, along a dug-out slope lined with roots, moss, and ...
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OP 92 is a half-mile trail along the western edge of the system, rated moderate due to its steep grades and rocky hills. The narrow, one-lane path includes gradual corners and several downhill sections (when going southbound) with loose rock and pronounced ruts that will easily suck you into the tro...
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OP 86 features shallow ruts, tighter turns, and a steeper descending section from south to north that adds a bit more challenge, especially for newer drivers. Loose rock and uneven ground appear during the steeper stretch, but the trail remains manageable with basic off-road skills. Uphill travel be...
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OP 15 is a 0.6-mile loop branching off OP 16. It follows a wide, easy path through scenic forest with gradual grades and smooth terrain, crossing Tank Hill Road about halfway through. The trail has some muddy ruts but remains accessible and beginner-friendly. It also provides access to several other...
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OP 28 in the Spearhead Trails system is a 1.1-mile easy route that curves gradually along the hillside, beginning as a continuation from the end of OP 14. The path is one-lane wide and winds through open forest with smooth, gradual corners and no significant obstacles. The surface is well-maintained...
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OP 51 continues from the east end of OP 16, maintaining a similar feel with a one-lane shelf path alongside rhododendron thickets in a lush forest with a high canopy. The trail features a short, steep climbing section with minor loose rock and ruts. At less than a quarter mile, this moderately easy ...
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OP 16 is a 1.7-mile trail in the western section of the system, offering a slightly more difficult ride due to occasional steeper grades, embedded rock layers, and loose rock. It sometimes parallels a ravine and winds through a lush forest floor lined with rhododendron thickets. Several well-marked ...
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Quarter Branch Road (FS 49352) is a mixed-use dirt and gravel trail in Jefferson National Forest, accessed from Forest Road 601 to the east. The trail is open to motorcycles from October 1 through April 1, so plan accordingly, as the trail transitions to horseback only beyond the motorized boundary....
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J1 serves as the main access route into the Jawbone trail system, beginning at the ATV trailhead and running over 16 miles to State Route 635. The trail starts as a wide, gravel two-lane road through town, with a quick climb under the powerlines near the J1 trail sign. The first 6 miles are a gradua...
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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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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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J1 serves as the main access route into the Jawbone trail system, beginning at the ATV trailhead and running over 16 miles to State Route 635. The trail starts as a wide, gravel two-lane road through town, with a quick climb under the powerlines near the J1 trail sign. The first 6 miles are a gradua...
Learn more about J1

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