Dirt Bike Trails
Near Dundarrach, North Carolina

Expert riders only! Daniel is one of 3 trails that start with a "D" that the locals know well. This trail sees frequent rollovers and vehicle damage, resulting in its "Black" trail rating. Daniel starts at the Cotton Place trailhead on the east side of the Badin Lake OHV area, within the Uhwarrie Na...
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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 are several primitive campsites just off the road. Some of them have stunning views of Badin Lake just so...
Learn more about FS-576

Dickey Bell is the second most challenging trail in Uwharrie National Forest and the only Jeep Badge of Honor Trail in North Carolina. The majority of the trail is an easy trail with small humps that could result in lower ground clearance vehicles bottoming out or scraping dirt. The major obstacle i...
Learn more about Dickey Bell Trail 91

This is a complex trail that offers a challenging and fun adventure. It is compact sand and wide enough for multiple vehicles in most places. Like most of the other trails in this section, there are several major mud holes that you can bypass, and the path around them is easy. However, this trail ha...
Learn more about Blackdog's Boulevard

This trail is accessible from the north side of the campground or from Cooke's Circle. Oakley Road is a nice and easy ride through the woods. It does have a few narrow blind corners so use caution. However, the trail is generally wide enough for two vehicles to pass. Be aware that the speed limit in...
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This is a great little trail that breaks off of Heritage Trail and runs parallel to it. It has a couple of blind corners and is mostly a single-lane trail with areas to pull off to allow traffic to pass. It feels a little slower-paced and avoids some of the mud holes that develop on its bigger broth...
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The Beaten Path lives up to its namesake, the trail is hardpacked sand with multiple mud holes in the middle of the trail; however, they're easy to bypass under normal conditions. There is one large obstacle that comes shortly after the intersection with Blackdog's Boulevard, or before the intersect...
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This loop begins and ends at the Heritage Trail intersection. Most of the obstacles on the trail are a few small mudholes that are easily bypassed around the edges. Further down the trail is a larger mud hole with no visible bypass that may pose a more significant challenge after heavy rain. As the ...
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This trail is a great single-lane alternative to The Beaten Path. As Sadie's Way winds through the forest, it's comprised of mostly compact sand with some loose areas in between. There are several mud pits along the way as well; however, they all have a narrow bypass around them. Vehicles larger tha...
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Strickland Road is a connector between Heritage Trail and Shelby Drive. The trail is mostly comprised of grass with compact sand underneath. Its wide;however, the trees tend to grow in near Shelby Drive, so the trail may narrow near this intersection. Use caution approaching Heritage Trail or Shelby...
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Adventure Alley follows the pipeline from Shelby Drive to Blackdog's Boulevard. The trail is single-lane and comprised of compact sand. The northern section of the trail has several sections of mud and ruts that may require a bypass if not equipped for it. The bypass through the trees can get tight ...
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Rock Mount Loop was formerly a loop trail and features the perfect trailhead for airing down. The trail is seemingly divided into two by the forest road used to access the trail. One portion has a group of three mild to moderate obstacles ranging from tight turns, to large bolder rock gardens, to lo...
Learn more about Rocky Mount Loop Trail 92

This cut-through is great for larger vehicles looking to bypass the mud pit and narrow bypass that exists just beyond (or before, depending on the direction of travel) the intersection with Blackdog's Boulevard and The Beaten Path. It's comprised of compact sand and is large enough for two vehicles ...
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Johnson's Cut Through is a short but wide trail, comprised mostly of compact sand. It allows access to Oakley Road or Heritage Trail without the need to track all the way back into the campground. The trail is well marked on Heritage Trail; however, no sign exists on Oakley Road. Use caution approac...
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This trail is a narrow single-lane track into the forest. For larger side-by-sides, expect some pinstripes and roof knocks. The trail is mostly compact sand with several small mud holes. About midway down the trail, a large muddy intersection is encountered. The trail breaks off right before the mud...
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This main trail leaves from the north side of the campground. It's wide and comprised of compacted sand with several mud holes that are easily bypassed. This is a high use trail so use caution for oncoming traffic and bear in mind the speed limit of 5 mph in and around the campground.
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Beginning near the campground, this trail serves as a main route into the southern section. Initially, the trail is easy and consists of mostly compact sand. Once past the intersection with Mercy Lane, mud pits begin forming, with varying degrees of difficulty depending on recent weather conditions....
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Shelby Drive has a split personality. Leaving from the northwest section of the campground, it is wide and comprised of compact sand that has plenty of room for multiple vehicles to pass. However, if you pick up the trail from Beaten Path, it is a narrow, single-lane trail that runs along the gas li...
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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 main trail requires 4WD, but some of the optional lines and obstacles will likely requir...
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Dutch John is one of the harder trails within the Uwarrie National Forest, part of the "Dirty Ds" in Uwharrie. It offers a variety of obstacles ranging from rolling humps to small stream crossings and a couple of technical hill climbs and descents. The trail can be done on dirt bikes, ATVs, and othe...
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Expert riders only! Daniel is one of 3 trails that start with a "D" that the locals know well. This trail sees frequent rollovers and vehicle damage, resulting in its "Black" trail rating. Daniel starts at the Cotton Place trailhead on the east side of the Badin Lake OHV area, within the Uhwarrie Na...
Learn more about 390 - Daniel

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 are several primitive campsites just off the road. Some of them have stunning views of Badin Lake just so...
Learn more about FS-576

Dickey Bell is the second most challenging trail in Uwharrie National Forest and the only Jeep Badge of Honor Trail in North Carolina. The majority of the trail is an easy trail with small humps that could result in lower ground clearance vehicles bottoming out or scraping dirt. The major obstacle i...
Learn more about Dickey Bell Trail 91

This is a complex trail that offers a challenging and fun adventure. It is compact sand and wide enough for multiple vehicles in most places. Like most of the other trails in this section, there are several major mud holes that you can bypass, and the path around them is easy. However, this trail ha...
Learn more about Blackdog's Boulevard

Expert riders only! Daniel is one of 3 trails that start with a "D" that the locals know well. This trail sees frequent rollovers and vehicle damage, resulting in its "Black" trail rating. Daniel starts at the Cotton Place trailhead on the east side of the Badin Lake OHV area, within the Uhwarrie Na...
Learn more about 390 - Daniel

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 are several primitive campsites just off the road. Some of them have stunning views of Badin Lake just so...
Learn more about FS-576

Dickey Bell is the second most challenging trail in Uwharrie National Forest and the only Jeep Badge of Honor Trail in North Carolina. The majority of the trail is an easy trail with small humps that could result in lower ground clearance vehicles bottoming out or scraping dirt. The major obstacle i...
Learn more about Dickey Bell Trail 91

This is a complex trail that offers a challenging and fun adventure. It is compact sand and wide enough for multiple vehicles in most places. Like most of the other trails in this section, there are several major mud holes that you can bypass, and the path around them is easy. However, this trail ha...
Learn more about Blackdog's Boulevard