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… Learn more about Belcher Ridge Run
Total Miles
28.2
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
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… Learn more about Camp Creek Trail
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Maple Sally
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
Bobblets Gap is a natural surface two-track that starts on the south side of the Blue Ridge near Montvale, Virginia, and traverses up the mountain. At the top, it goes under the Blue Ridge Parkway… Learn more about Bobblets Gap
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Meadow & Gauley Rivers Access Trail
This trail was developed from old railroad tracks, making it perfect for various activities. There are plenty of primitive camping sites along the river. There are two old railroad tunnels and multiple railroad bridges you… Learn more about Meadow & Gauley Rivers Access Trail
Total Miles
17.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / 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
Nettie to Richwood
If you like dirt roads, this place is for you--it's miles upon miles of dirt/gravel roads. This route takes about 3.5 hours over almost 40 miles of some of the prettiest country Nicholas County, West… Learn more about Nettie to Richwood
Total Miles
35.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
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
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
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
Powell's Gap
This is a gravel FS road leading to prime trout water. It's a scenic short path off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Go to the end of the road and take a left onto Jennings Creek.… Learn more about Powell's Gap
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp / Wi
Slab Pile Trail 79
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… Learn more about Slab Pile Trail 79
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Lake View Trail 69
Lake View Trail is an easier trail offering great views of Uwharrie National Forest and Badin Lake. A view of Badin Lake can be seen about halfway through the trail. Most of the trail is… Learn more about Lake View Trail 69
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Dutch John Trail 90
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… Learn more about Dutch John Trail 90
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Meadow/Gauley Access Trail
There is parking at the trailhead for up to two vehicles if you want to walk in. The first part of the trail is rough; after this, the trailer opens up into a mostly gravel… Learn more about Meadow/Gauley Access Trail
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
390 - Daniel
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… Learn more about 390 - Daniel
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Falls Dam Trail 96
Falls Dam trail is another easier trail in Uwharrie National Forest. It has views of the forest humps and a few optional challenges. For the most part, the trail is a shelf road in the… Learn more about Falls Dam Trail 96
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bearwallow Trail
Trails differ in skill level from blue and green to black and double black diamond. Very friendly for beginners/stock enthusiasts after their first badge. The double black diamond look to be a bit rough. I… Learn more about Bearwallow Trail
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
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
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
Emily Creek
This trail will take you from "mud hole point" down to the "Right Fork of Hell Creek" to gain quick access out of the hills for help or repair. It does not have any side… Learn more about Emily Creek
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Trail 23 - Flatwoods Road
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trail 25
This is a connector trail from Main 23 to Laura's Lookout and beyond. It has a hard base with numerous shallow water holes. It's wide enough for most vehicles, including some full-size vehicles. This short… Learn more about Trail 25
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp
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… Learn more about Flat Fork
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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