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… Learn more about Maple Sally
Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / 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… Learn more about Toe River Trail
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 9
Trail 9 is a two-way trail that connects Service Road 4 and Trail 11. From the Trail 11 side, it begins with a slight hill climb of loose rock. The rest of the trail consists… Learn more about Trail 9
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 23
Trail 23 is a 2.5-mile moderate trail that begins at the end of Service Road 21. This trail is a shady trail of hard-packed dirt that is relatively flat, creating a relaxing ride. There are… Learn more about Trail 23
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 5
Trail 5 is a 2.5-mile easy-rated trail that begins off of Service Road 1. Trail 5 is a dirt trail with mild hills and some loose rock. The trail is very hard-packed, containing mild ruts… Learn more about Trail 5
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 25
Trail 25 is a 3-mile one-way trail that begins on Trail 4. Trail 25 is a hard-packed trail that is on the milder end of the moderate trails at Carolina Adventure World. The trail provides… Learn more about Trail 25
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 10
Trail 10 is a two-way moderate trail that connects Trail 5 to Service Road 7. The trail is hard-packed dirt with slight elevation gains. The ruts on this trail are shallow. All ruts have a… Learn more about Trail 10
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 8
Trail 8 is a half-mile trail that begins off of Trail 5. It is rated as most difficult and should be approached strategically. The trail begins with a hill climb containing uneven terrain, loose rocks,… Learn more about Trail 8
Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 1
Trail 1 is a 1.5-mile moderate trail that begins off of Trail 5. Trail 1 is a shaded dirt trail with mild ruts and little loose rocks until you get you exit the wooded part… Learn more about Trail 1
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 14
Trail 14 is a one-way dirt bike-only trail that begins on Service Road 7. This trail is rated as most difficult and provides many challenges. The trail is tight and provides narrow paths through trees,… Learn more about Trail 14
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 22
Trail 22 is a short 2-way moderate trail that connects Trail 5 and Service Road 1. Trail 22 is a mix of loose stone and packed dirt with very mild hills. There are a few… Learn more about Trail 22
Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 41
Trail 41 is a 2.5-mile moderate trail that begins on Service Road 21. The trail offers a primarily dirt pathway with slight elevation gain and drops. The trail offers some rather challenging ruts, approximately 2… Learn more about Trail 41
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 28
Trail 28 is a two-way moderate trail that runs alongside Trail 20. Trail 28 is very similar to Trail 20 and provides adventurists with an alternative route to navigate the hill section. Trail 28 has… Learn more about Trail 28
Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Trail 20
Trail 20 is a short two-way moderate trail that runs beside Service Road 14. This trail provides a more gradual hill to climb or descent as an alternative option for those who wish for an… Learn more about Trail 20
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 34 Grizzly Hill
Trail 34, also known as Grizzly Hill, is the most difficult-rated trail beside Service Road 7 near Wateree Creek. This trail consists of various routes to climb the hill. Each route consists of steep, uneven,… Learn more about Trail 34 Grizzly Hill
Total Miles
0
Tech Rating
9
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 18
Trail 18 begins on Service Road 14 at the top of Grizzly Hill. This trail is a dirt trail with some sections of loose rock. Just after coming down the first hill, there are some… Learn more about Trail 18
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Trail 42
Trail 42 is a one-way 1-mile trail starting at the end of Service Road 22. This trail is mostly flat compact dirt with a few mud sections. The trail does present some challenges through ruts… Learn more about Trail 42
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
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… Learn more about Wash Creek FR 5000
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Jumping Off - SCAR Alternate
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Shooting Tree Ridge Road
Shooting Tree Ridge is a gravel forest road located within the Jocassee Gorges of upstate South Carolina, just east of Lake Jocassee in Pickens County. The 8.5-mile trail runs from Cleo Chapman Highway in Eastatoee,… Learn more about Shooting Tree Ridge Road
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
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… Learn more about The Beauty Spot
Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / 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… Learn more about No Business Knob
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Dicks Creek to Dark Hollow (Unicoi to Erwin)
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Irishman Branch
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Horse Creek
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Hurricane Creek
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Wi / Sp
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… Learn more about Trail 1 - Wayehutta Loop
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Brown Gap Road
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Paint Pond Trail
This is a short out-and-back trail with multiple primitive campsites and fire rings. The campsite on the south end has room for multiple vehicles with rooftop tents and plenty of room for ground tents with… Learn more about Paint Pond Trail
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
FS-576
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… Learn more about FS-576
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp
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