Dirt Bike Trails Near Banner Elk, North Carolina

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The Beauty Spot

Nestled in the heart of the Unaka mountains, the Beauty Spot trail (FS 230) offers a captivating experience for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. With its rugged terrain and awe-inspiring views of the majestic…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Irishman Branch

Take a quick trip through the mountains on this scenic forest service road. There are multiple water bars (rain/erosion control mounds) that can catch you by surprise, so use caution throughout the trail. There is…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Dicks Creek to Dark Hollow (Unicoi to Erwin)

This is an intermediate to advanced trail depending on the vehicle being used. There are multiple water crossings, logs, rocks, and steep-off camber sections. If you're using a full-size vehicle be cautious of narrow trail…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Toe River Trail

This trail starts off Blue Ridge Parkway near Horse Trail Gap and Hewat Overlook in the Pisgah National Forest. The Gap and nearby overlooks offer breathtaking views at sunrise and sunset. It is a fairly…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa

No Business Knob

No Business Knob is a tight but simple trail located in Cherokee National Forest. You will most likely get pinstripes from the branches lining the trail in an SUV or truck. The trail is just…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Horse Creek

Horse Creek is one of the many hidden gems of East Tennessee. This is an epic trail filled with multiple water crossings, rock ledges, steep grades, and scenic views. You will encounter a few switchbacks…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Wash Creek FR 5000

This is an easy road that does not require 4x4. The road is not maintained when it has snowed. You gain 945 feet of elevation, but it is very gradual. There are several places along…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Brown Gap Road

This route will take you from the higher elevations back towards Hartford. It generally a mild road, but a few sections include ruts and mud holes that might be more challenging during rainy weather. Be…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Hurricane Creek

Hurricane Creek is a one-way trail you enter from the westbound lane of Interstate 40. The trail gets tight in many areas; there is not enough room to turn around. You will encounter steep drops…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Wi / Sp

Trail 23 - Flatwoods Road

Trail 23 is the main artery for the Dorton/Flatwoods Area of the new Pike County Hillbilly Trails System. Trail 23 is a wide, graded dirt and gravel access road for an array of utilities and…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Flat Fork

This is the alternate entrance to Hillbilly Trails of Pike County. It's a gravel road that leads to Trail 23 of Hillbilly Trails. Once you get to the top there are a lot of trails…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Belcher Ridge Run

This trail has everything you want in an awesome trail with the exception of a water crossing. This trail is best traveled west to east for a few reasons. First: food and drink are on…
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Total Miles
28.2
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Jumping Off - SCAR Alternate

West of Table Rock you will find this scenic out-and-back diversion. It's a nice addition to add some more challenging riding or driving to the main South Carolina Adventure Route loop. Along its path, you…
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Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Trail 1 - Wayehutta Loop

Wayehutta is a public OHV trail system in the Nantahala National Forest. Most of the trails in this system are accessible with anything from a dirt bike to a SxS. No 4x4s are allowed on…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Camp Creek Trail

There are a variety of different obstacles on this ride. From gravel to Rock. You will encounter mud and washed out segments and ruts. This trail also has various low hanging limbs and downed trees…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Wild Horse Trail (Lige Hollow)

This trail begins at an abandoned coal mine, twisting back and forth through a covered forest as it makes its way to the top of a regrown strip mine full of roaming wild horses. After…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa

Cowee Bald

This trail features elevation changes, switchbacks, some rocky terrain, a few washboard areas, and blind curves with potential oncoming vehicles. The path is one vehicle wide with places to pass. Not a high degree of…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa