Dirt Bike Trails
Near Banner Elk, North Carolina

Bitter End – Lacy Trap is a moderately easy out-and-back trail that offers a mix of surface variation and light obstacles throughout. The trail begins with an entrance that may appear to lead onto private land, but it is a designated route—continue through the gate and cross both cattle guards to ac...
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Located within Pisgah National Forest, Lost Cove (Forest Service Road 464A) is a gravel-over-dirt road that is generally well maintained. It is an out-and-back route about one mile long and leads to the hiking-only Lost Cove Trail, which connects to Upper and Lower Little Lost Cove Falls. A small wa...
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Heaton Branch Road is an easy gravel route that offers a straightforward drive with a few features that require driver awareness. The road consists of a traditional gravel surface and includes numerous twists and turns, making it important to stay attentive, especially when visibility is limited aro...
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Walnut Mountain Road is an easy gravel route that winds through a mix of rural and forested terrain, including sections of the Cherokee National Forest. The road is generally wide enough for two vehicles and follows gentle grades, making it accessible for most drivers under normal conditions. Along ...
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Little Stoney Creek Road is a scenic mountain route that winds along Little Stoney Creek just outside of Hampton, Tennessee. Nestled within the Cherokee National Forest, this trail offers a peaceful ride through dense hardwood forest and classic Appalachian terrain. The road is primarily gravel with...
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Little Pond Mountain is a sandy spur off Little Stoney Creek that offers a slightly more varied driving experience while remaining approachable for most drivers. The surface is primarily sand with intermittent rocky sections that add light variation. Traction can change depending on conditions, and ...
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This dirt road is a scenic drive in the Grandfather District of Pisgah National Forest. It is open year-round and can be traveled in either direction. Gravel bikes and mountain bikes are popular on this road. There are 2 mountain bike trails that either start or finish on this road. There are some c...
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Laurel Fork is a scenic gravel route that offers a relaxed drive with occasional exposure and limited passing opportunities. The road is primarily one lane with tight curves, requiring drivers to remain alert for oncoming traffic and use designated pull-offs when available. The surface is generally ...
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A nice, simple trail connecting Watauga Lake and Dennis Cove Campground through the Cherokee National Forest. There are a few decent camping spots, no cellular service, and minimal traffic. However, it is single lane in most places and extremely curvy with elevation changes and many blind spots, so ...
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This Forest Service road is a well-maintained gravel route over hard-packed dirt with occasional small washes, typically less than a foot deep. It features multiple switchbacks bordered by scenic gorges on both sides and may have light water flow after rainfall. Some areas show signs of past washout...
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Laurel Mountain / White Rock is a moderately easy trail that offers a mix of dirt and rock surfaces with enough variation to keep drivers engaged. The route features scattered ruts from rain, shelf road sections, and a series of tight curves that require attention to positioning and speed. While the...
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Coming up onto the trail off of Globe Mountain Road, you will arrive at Frankum Creek - FS 188. Overgrown vegetation covers both sides of the gravel road from beginning to end but is tolerable. During rainy months, some parts of the road can become muddy and rut out which may make it difficult to 2W...
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Forest Service Road 210, also known as Roses Creek Road, begins at the south end of Table Rock Road. This route is popular for hiking access to three nearby trails, dispersed camping, and seasonal deer and dog hunting. The road is fairly well maintained with gravel over hard-packed dirt. Some sectio...
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Cedar Gap Trail is an easy dirt route located within Cherokee National Forest, offering a quiet out-and-back drive through lightly maintained forest terrain. The trail is primarily a single-lane dirt path with periodic pull-offs and larger clearings that allow vehicles to pass or stop comfortably. O...
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Trail 26 is a more challenging 2.2-mile descent from south to north, dropping nearly 1,000 feet in elevation through lush forest lined with rhododendron and tall, slender trees. The trail begins moderately but quickly transitions into a steep and rocky downhill, full of large, loose, football-sized ...
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Trail 24 is a short, quarter-mile connector between Trails 26 and 28. It features one steep corner that switchbacks up the hill, followed by a steep descent down to 28. The trail is mostly smooth with hardly any rocks, just shallow ruts. It's lined with rhododendron, and logs have been cut back to c...
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Trail 23 at Doe Mountain Recreation Area offers a wide, well-maintained path ideal for SxS drivers seeking a smooth, fast east-west connector. Much like Trail 21, it features broad, gradual curves and a nearly debris-free surface, making for an easy and enjoyable ride. Drivers will pass a storm shel...
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This trail is fairly well maintained with gravel over hard-packed dirt. Some sections are narrow with pull-off areas, while others are wide enough for two vehicles to pass. A single water crossing has a warning sign advising caution during heavy rain and high water. Drivers should watch for narrow s...
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Trail 821 is a short, half-mile connector linking Trail 21 to Trail 23, offering a steeper climb from south to north. Though it's narrower than surrounding trails and winds through dense rhododendron, it remains mostly smooth with only mild trail debris--loose rocks, sticks, and occasional low branc...
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Trail 1B is a well-maintained 2.5-mile UTV trail in Pisgah National Forest, offering a gradual 600-foot descent from north to south. Suitable for vehicles 65" wide or less, the trail is wide and smooth, featuring cinderblock paths, water bars, and occasional embedded rock slabs--some flush with the ...
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Bitter End – Lacy Trap is a moderately easy out-and-back trail that offers a mix of surface variation and light obstacles throughout. The trail begins with an entrance that may appear to lead onto private land, but it is a designated route—continue through the gate and cross both cattle guards to ac...
Learn more about Bitter End - Lacy Trap

Located within Pisgah National Forest, Lost Cove (Forest Service Road 464A) is a gravel-over-dirt road that is generally well maintained. It is an out-and-back route about one mile long and leads to the hiking-only Lost Cove Trail, which connects to Upper and Lower Little Lost Cove Falls. A small wa...
Learn more about Lost Cove - FS 464A

Heaton Branch Road is an easy gravel route that offers a straightforward drive with a few features that require driver awareness. The road consists of a traditional gravel surface and includes numerous twists and turns, making it important to stay attentive, especially when visibility is limited aro...
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Walnut Mountain Road is an easy gravel route that winds through a mix of rural and forested terrain, including sections of the Cherokee National Forest. The road is generally wide enough for two vehicles and follows gentle grades, making it accessible for most drivers under normal conditions. Along ...
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Bitter End – Lacy Trap is a moderately easy out-and-back trail that offers a mix of surface variation and light obstacles throughout. The trail begins with an entrance that may appear to lead onto private land, but it is a designated route—continue through the gate and cross both cattle guards to ac...
Learn more about Bitter End - Lacy Trap

Located within Pisgah National Forest, Lost Cove (Forest Service Road 464A) is a gravel-over-dirt road that is generally well maintained. It is an out-and-back route about one mile long and leads to the hiking-only Lost Cove Trail, which connects to Upper and Lower Little Lost Cove Falls. A small wa...
Learn more about Lost Cove - FS 464A

Heaton Branch Road is an easy gravel route that offers a straightforward drive with a few features that require driver awareness. The road consists of a traditional gravel surface and includes numerous twists and turns, making it important to stay attentive, especially when visibility is limited aro...
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Walnut Mountain Road is an easy gravel route that winds through a mix of rural and forested terrain, including sections of the Cherokee National Forest. The road is generally wide enough for two vehicles and follows gentle grades, making it accessible for most drivers under normal conditions. Along ...
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