Dirt Bike Trails
Near Fairview, Georgia

These two trails start at the end of Tower Road. The trail is mostly a narrow single track but traffic is two-way so be mindful of that. This trail, as with all the trails in Prentice Cooper, is a very nice drive in the woods. You need some clearance on this trail mostly due to the hills having larg...
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Brown Hollow Road is a wooded dirt trail on the south end of Prentice Cooper. It is smooth with little to no challenges. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More information can be found at https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/state-forests/prentice-...
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Hicks Gap Road is an out-and-back spur off the main Tower Road trail on the southeast corner of Prentice Cooper. It is a partially wooded dirt trail with some elevation change, so it can be slippery after rain. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More ...
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Dry Branch Road is an ideal route for offroaders seeking a scenic, moderately challenging drive through the dense canopy of Prentice Cooper State Forest. Covering approximately 3.1 miles with elevations ranging from 1,438 to 1,842 feet, this unpaved route offers stunning mountain views as it winds t...
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This is the beginning portion of Ellis Point Rd. It is well maintained, but steep in a a couple of places. The trail is primarily dirt and mostly wooded. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather related closures. More information can be found at https://www.tn.gov/agricult...
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Minchner Point Road is an easy dirt trail through the woods. It is on the west side of Prentice Cooper and connects the main Tower Road trail to Dry Branch Road. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More information can be found at https://www.tn.gov/ag...
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Mule Road is a narrow single-track dirt trail. It is a short trail that goes down to a roundabout and back. The trail is a relatively well-maintained path with a mud hole. This trail can be done in less than 10 minutes. The trail seemed to be used by hunters.
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Railey Road is a narrow trail, mainly single-track dirt, with many mud holes, and ends in a marked dead-end roundabout. It begins well-maintained path, but quickly transitions into more natural terrain with many mud holes along the short 0.7-mile road. The trail ends in a roundabout with just enoug...
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This is a tight, winding loop through the forest that can be ridden in either direction with a similar level of ease. It's a narrow ATV trail that snakes through the trees, featuring sharp turns but plenty of flow. The loop includes both gradual and steeper climbs as it traverses across the hillside...
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Trail 181-D is a lot like Trail C. It connects off of 181-C, circles around, and connects to the end of 181-A. This is a smooth and fun ATV loop that makes a great start to any ride in the Houston Valley ORV Area. The trail surface is mostly packed dirt, with gravel and small rocks pushed off to the...
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This is a fun, more dynamic trail in the Houston Valley ORV Area. The trail is dug out and well used in sections, sitting a foot below the forest floor. The trail surface has a shallow texture with some loose rocks and shallow ruts, but nothing too rough. There's a tiny stream crossing and a few mud...
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This is Trail 181-C that goes off to the right at the top of the hill of water bars if you're going counterclockwise. A great, easy warm-up from the staging area, the 181-C follows a wide ATV trail winding tightly through the trees. Expect lots of sharp curves and a few short, steep pitches. The sur...
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Pot Point Road offers a scenic and approachable offroad drive through the heart of Prentice Cooper State Forest on Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau. Running roughly 5.1 miles, this dirt and gravel route features a mild elevation profile ranging between 1,744 and 1,986 feet with about 516 feet of climb...
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This is Trail 181-B and connects Trail 181-A back down to the main road, 181, and to an unlabeled at this time trail that connects to 181-F. This trail is as easy as Trail 181-A. Keep this trail in mind as it can be a shortcut back to 181.
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This is 181-A and begins off the west side of the paved parking lot. This is a 2-track and an easy trail. It will take you past trails 181-B, 181-C, 181-D, and all the way out to trail 181-E. If you can't do this one, you're going to have a hard time elsewhere.
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Trail 181 is the main entrance from the south end of the parking lot, around the big gate. It starts out as a wide forest road that takes you 3 miles back to the end intersection of 181-H. There is usually a mud hole there. Continuing on 181 from there, the road will narrow to 2-track and start gett...
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Trail 181-O comes off the east side of the parking lot. Be sure to watch where you're going, as there are some old, decommissioned trails that are off-limits. This one seems to accumulate a lot of water when it rains and tends to hold it for a while. There is a wide creek crossing that is no problem...
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This is a short connector that goes off the upper section of 181-O and intersects 181, proceeds over and connects with 181-B, and another yet to be marked trail that can connect to 181-F. There are no hazards to speak of on this piece of trail. Just a quick short cup if needed.
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Richie Point Road is another short dirt trail that shoots off from the main Tower Road trail. It is an easy dirt trail that leads to a dead end with a view obscured by trees. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More information can be found at https://...
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This little trail is a connector that runs from 181 over to the end/beginning of 181-O. This is another one that has lost its marker and will be replaced in the winter of 2026. There is no difficulty on this one, as it's just a quick and smooth pop over to make a shortcut.
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These two trails start at the end of Tower Road. The trail is mostly a narrow single track but traffic is two-way so be mindful of that. This trail, as with all the trails in Prentice Cooper, is a very nice drive in the woods. You need some clearance on this trail mostly due to the hills having larg...
Learn more about Ellis Pt/Bluff View Road

Brown Hollow Road is a wooded dirt trail on the south end of Prentice Cooper. It is smooth with little to no challenges. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More information can be found at https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/state-forests/prentice-...
Learn more about Brown Hollow Road

Hicks Gap Road is an out-and-back spur off the main Tower Road trail on the southeast corner of Prentice Cooper. It is a partially wooded dirt trail with some elevation change, so it can be slippery after rain. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More ...
Learn more about Hicks Gap Road

Dry Branch Road is an ideal route for offroaders seeking a scenic, moderately challenging drive through the dense canopy of Prentice Cooper State Forest. Covering approximately 3.1 miles with elevations ranging from 1,438 to 1,842 feet, this unpaved route offers stunning mountain views as it winds t...
Learn more about Dry Branch Road

These two trails start at the end of Tower Road. The trail is mostly a narrow single track but traffic is two-way so be mindful of that. This trail, as with all the trails in Prentice Cooper, is a very nice drive in the woods. You need some clearance on this trail mostly due to the hills having larg...
Learn more about Ellis Pt/Bluff View Road

Brown Hollow Road is a wooded dirt trail on the south end of Prentice Cooper. It is smooth with little to no challenges. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More information can be found at https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/state-forests/prentice-...
Learn more about Brown Hollow Road

Hicks Gap Road is an out-and-back spur off the main Tower Road trail on the southeast corner of Prentice Cooper. It is a partially wooded dirt trail with some elevation change, so it can be slippery after rain. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More ...
Learn more about Hicks Gap Road

Dry Branch Road is an ideal route for offroaders seeking a scenic, moderately challenging drive through the dense canopy of Prentice Cooper State Forest. Covering approximately 3.1 miles with elevations ranging from 1,438 to 1,842 feet, this unpaved route offers stunning mountain views as it winds t...
Learn more about Dry Branch Road