Dirt Bike Trails
Near Fort Chiswell, Virginia

State Route 623 begins or ends in the Sharon Springs community and offers one of the most scenic drives in the area. This hard-packed gravel and dirt route is easy to traverse and provides breathtaking views throughout the journey. The trail winds through valleys, open meadows, and rural landscapes ...
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Blue Springs Road is a scenic, hard-packed dirt and gravel forest road that provides access to both Hale Lake and Comers Rock recreation areas. The route is easy to navigate under normal conditions and is suitable for all high-clearance vehicles, as well as most smaller AWD vehicles. A large dispers...
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Hale Lake Road (FS 798) can be accessed from either Camp Road or Blue Springs Road and is a well-maintained forest road that provides a scenic, easy drive through the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. The route offers convenient access to Blue Springs Road, where several National Fore...
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State Route 625 is accessed from the small backcountry community of Ceres and provides a scenic connection to Poor Valley Road (FS 222). This route follows a combination of hard-packed gravel and dirt surfaces, offering travelers an opportunity to extend their off-pavement adventure while remaining ...
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Robert's Cove Road can be accessed from either Comers Rock Road or Honey Grove Road and follows a well-maintained gravel route through the scenic mountains of southwest Virginia. The trail is suitable for all high-clearance vehicles, as well as most smaller AWD vehicles under normal conditions. The ...
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Bear Creek Road is a hard-packed gravel road that winds through a scenic mountain setting before ending at a large gravel cul-de-sac that provides access to the Bear Creek hiking trail. Along the route, travelers will enjoy views of open meadows and peaceful forest surroundings, making this a relaxi...
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Cornflower Road (State Route 846) is a scenic route that begins as a gravel road before transitioning into dirt and eventually becoming a rougher dirt trail as it approaches the connection with Blue Springs Road. This route offers a unique change in terrain while providing access to the larger Blue ...
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Panther Creek Road is a short, well-maintained hard-packed gravel road that offers a relaxing drive through some of the area's most picturesque rural landscapes. While the route is not long, it rewards travelers with beautiful views of rolling mountain meadows and locally-grown Christmas tree farms,...
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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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FS 243 is a hard-packed dirt forest road that provides access to several popular hiking opportunities within the National Forest. This out-and-back trail offers a peaceful drive through the woods and serves as a gateway to multiple trailheads, including Quebec Tower, Quebec Spur B1, Quebec Spur C, a...
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Trail 14 drops off from Trail 7 and descends through dense forest on a wide, smooth path. The surface has minor loose rock and shallow ruts but remains easy to navigate. The trail is directional from south to north and winds through tall trunks of maple and hop-hornbeam under a thick leafy canopy, o...
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Trail 13 is a short, 500-yard connector between Trails 14 and 7, directional from south to north. It winds through dense forest with a few slightly steeper spots, but overall it's a smooth and easy trail suitable for all skill levels. It's a simple spur that allows for some alternate routes in the s...
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Trail 15 is labeled as an extreme trail by the park and is not open to rentals due to a high chance of tip-over. It features a steep, deeply rutted climb with foot-deep ruts and a few gradual switchbacks. Riders will also encounter roots crossing the trail, a mud puddle, and an overgrown grassy sect...
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Waterfall Trail descends from the intersection with Drop Zone on a narrow, loamy singletrack with embedded rock and a troughed surface. The trail drops into a rocky creek and weaves in and out of the streambed alongside dramatic rock walls and lush vegetation. Riders crisscross slickrock layers and ...
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Drop Zone is a challenging single-track for more experienced riders, starting from the intersection with the River Road trail. It begins with a steep, rocky descent littered with embedded boulders, roots, sticks, and off-camber downed logs. The trail parallels Shumate Falls Road. Riders will encount...
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Trail 5 is a short spur, less than a quarter mile long, that provides a smooth and easy bailout from Trail 4 to the main road (directional south to north only). The wide path winds through the trees with minor ruts, loose rocks, leaf decay, sticks, and occasional roots, but remains very manageable a...
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White Whale is a highly advanced, technical ravine trail where rentals are not permitted. This narrow, rocky trough begins with loose rocks of all sizes and quickly escalates into a continuous rock garden, often slick from a trickle of water running through it. A one-foot ledge formed by a slick log...
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Puke Creek is a highly advanced, .3 mile long trail through a rugged, boulder-filled ravine--intended for expert drivers only, with no rentals allowed. Directional from southwest to northeast, the route begins in a rocky trough lined with mossy boulders and tight trees that force precise line select...
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This trail picks up across the road from the end of the Single Track 1 trail, and immediately steps up in difficulty. This 0.6-mile trail drops into the woods with tighter, rockier terrain. Expect embedded rock in narrow corridors, tight weaving between trees, and several downed logs--some positione...
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Trail 12 is a half-mile segment featuring a steeper, more rugged climb with occasional short descents. The route includes deep ruts, mud puddles, and slick loose rocks, particularly in sections where water runs through the trail. Expect frequent stick debris and rocky segments as you ascend from Tra...
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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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Trail 14 drops off from Trail 7 and descends through dense forest on a wide, smooth path. The surface has minor loose rock and shallow ruts but remains easy to navigate. The trail is directional from south to north and winds through tall trunks of maple and hop-hornbeam under a thick leafy canopy, o...
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Trail 13 is a short, 500-yard connector between Trails 14 and 7, directional from south to north. It winds through dense forest with a few slightly steeper spots, but overall it's a smooth and easy trail suitable for all skill levels. It's a simple spur that allows for some alternate routes in the s...
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Trail 15 is labeled as an extreme trail by the park and is not open to rentals due to a high chance of tip-over. It features a steep, deeply rutted climb with foot-deep ruts and a few gradual switchbacks. Riders will also encounter roots crossing the trail, a mud puddle, and an overgrown grassy sect...
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Trail 14 drops off from Trail 7 and descends through dense forest on a wide, smooth path. The surface has minor loose rock and shallow ruts but remains easy to navigate. The trail is directional from south to north and winds through tall trunks of maple and hop-hornbeam under a thick leafy canopy, o...
Learn more about Trail 14

Trail 13 is a short, 500-yard connector between Trails 14 and 7, directional from south to north. It winds through dense forest with a few slightly steeper spots, but overall it's a smooth and easy trail suitable for all skill levels. It's a simple spur that allows for some alternate routes in the s...
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Trail 15 is labeled as an extreme trail by the park and is not open to rentals due to a high chance of tip-over. It features a steep, deeply rutted climb with foot-deep ruts and a few gradual switchbacks. Riders will also encounter roots crossing the trail, a mud puddle, and an overgrown grassy sect...
Learn more about Trail 15

Trail 5 is a short spur, less than a quarter mile long, that provides a smooth and easy bailout from Trail 4 to the main road (directional south to north only). The wide path winds through the trees with minor ruts, loose rocks, leaf decay, sticks, and occasional roots, but remains very manageable a...
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