Dirt Bike Trails
Near Hayesville, North Carolina

Long Branch - FS 340C breaks off of Fires Creek Rd in Nantahala National Forest. There is a steep climb at first, becoming more gradual. Waterfalls can be seen from the road. There is little to no cell service here. There is a nice campsite at the horseshoe turn towards the end of the trail that has...
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Big Stamp branches off of Long Branch 340C and climbs up to 4300' into the Nantahala National Forest. The first few switchbacks are pretty steep with heavy washboarding and loose gravel, causing an uneven surface. This trail is a single track with very few places to turn around or pass other vehicle...
Learn more about Big Stamp - FS 427

Are you looking for some beautiful GA views, even in the summer? Ivy Log Gap, FS 100, runs along a ridge offering scenic views year-round, with incredibly stunning overlooks in the fall. This smooth gravel road requires no airing down and is generally easy to navigate, with only a few rocky sections...
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Nelson Ridge - FS 351 is an easy out-and-back trail that wanders through the Nantahala National Forest. The first 2 miles have been freshly graded and are wide enough for 2 vehicles. After that, it becomes a single-width trail. There is minimal cell service, and seasonal closures are in effect from ...
Learn more about Nelson Ridge - FS 351

This scenic gravel road offers an easy drive, with a few bumpy sections, small potholes, an easy middle-rutted section, and potentially muddy areas after rain. Running along the ridge of the mountain provides occasional views on both sides, making it especially beautiful during the fall and winter m...
Learn more about Gumlog Gap FS 95

This can be considered the main access route into the Beasley Knob OHV area in the Chattahoochee National Forest. It is mostly a wide gravel roadway. Some of the trails in the Beasley area are quite rough, so this is a great way to avoid them and still be able to access some of the easier trails. Th...
Learn more about Beasley Knob 93a

Beasley Knob Bitter Creek Loop (FR93) is a 2.9-mile loop route that travels through heavily forested terrain on a surface consisting of rock, dirt, and red clay. The trail is a single lane with few places to pass and is lightly maintained, creating a more rugged driving experience than many nearby f...
Learn more about Beasley Knob Bitter Creek Loop - FS 93

Perry Gap - FS 350 is a well-maintained gravel road that wanders into the Nantahala National Forest. The first part of the road follows Buck Creek and has a large group campsite that is creekside. The trail then veers left and begins to climb in elevation through the dense forest. There is no cell s...
Learn more about Perry Gap - FS 350

The Devil's Backbone trail is the most difficult trail in the Beasley Knob OHV area. It is extremely steep and has multiple extremely challenging rock gardens, hill climbs, and ledges to navigate with steep drops to one side for roughly one-third of the trail while you wind your way up the mountain....
Learn more about Devil's Backbone - 93B

This trail is an easy trail inside Beasley Knob OHV that serves as a connector between the Satterfield and Blue Rock parking area, the trail is steep with a small but not very difficult ledge. All of the trails inside Beasley Knob OHV are closed seasonally from December 31st to late March or early A...
Learn more about Barnhart-Sutz Trail

The Thunderstruck Mountain trail is a moderately challenging in the Beasley Knob OHV area. The trail rides along the top of Thunderstruck Mountain, and includes the Jones Knob and Blue Rock overlooks making it easily the most scenic trail in the OHV area. You will find steep, challenging terrain as ...
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Nicholson Gap begins as the main trail out of the Satterfield Parking lot, it is a moderately steep but otherwise easy access trail to the rest of Beasley Knob OHV. The trail is mostly clay with a small section of rock and is maintained to be an exit from the park during wet conditions.
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Beasley Knob Trail is a steep and challenging trail in the Beasley Knob OHV area. The dirt-clay mix as well as off-camber sections and ruts keep the trail interesting as you climb Beasley Knob Mountain, the overlook at the top halfway through the trail provides a great view of Brasstown Bald, the ta...
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Rattlesnake is a steep, difficult trail inside the Beasley Knob OHV area, the lower section of the trail is very rocky with boulders and ledges that require careful attention, and the upper part is a long, steep dirt hill climb. The trail is short but difficult. All of the trails inside Beasley Knob...
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Hospital Cove trail is a main access trail inside of Beasley Knob OHV area. The trail is mostly gravel with some dirt and provides a route to a pair of the more challenging trails in the park. It is maintained at a level to be passable during wet conditions. All of the trails inside Beasley Knob OHV...
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The Deep Gap Trail, also known as FR 71, takes you from US 64 up into the mountains to the Deep Gap hiking trail in the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina. There are several other hiking opportunities on the way. The trail is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn in...
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Corbin Creek Trail connects CR 17 at the north end and the Tray Mountain Trail at the south end. It's a beautiful loop, if you add the Indian Grave Gap to your route. There are several hiking trails that lead to breathtaking waterfalls on your way. The trail is a gravel forestry road with some soft ...
Learn more about Corbin Creek - FR 698

This is a historical forest service road with Appalachian history. You will come across an old ranger station from the early 1900s with a billboard history of the station, the road, and the fire tower at the top of the mountain. This is a very easy trail; it's a well-maintained gravel road all the w...
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Tallulah River Trail takes you from Persimmon Road to the Deep Gap/Beech Creek Trailhead in North Carolina. That trail takes you along the Tallulah River. There are several beautiful Campgrounds next to the water. You will cross Tatecity, a small mountain community, on your way. The trail is a grave...
Learn more about Tallulah River Trail - FR 70

This trail is a fun out-and-back ride that starts with a little water crossing. It's primarily one dirt lane surrounded by dense vegetation far enough from your rig to keep away pin stripes. Plenty of room to pass other vehicles. Not too far in are some ruts less than 18 inches, which stock off-road...
Learn more about Gillespie Branch - FS 287

Long Branch - FS 340C breaks off of Fires Creek Rd in Nantahala National Forest. There is a steep climb at first, becoming more gradual. Waterfalls can be seen from the road. There is little to no cell service here. There is a nice campsite at the horseshoe turn towards the end of the trail that has...
Learn more about Long Branch - FS 340C

Big Stamp branches off of Long Branch 340C and climbs up to 4300' into the Nantahala National Forest. The first few switchbacks are pretty steep with heavy washboarding and loose gravel, causing an uneven surface. This trail is a single track with very few places to turn around or pass other vehicle...
Learn more about Big Stamp - FS 427

Are you looking for some beautiful GA views, even in the summer? Ivy Log Gap, FS 100, runs along a ridge offering scenic views year-round, with incredibly stunning overlooks in the fall. This smooth gravel road requires no airing down and is generally easy to navigate, with only a few rocky sections...
Learn more about Ivy Log Gap (FS 100)

Nelson Ridge - FS 351 is an easy out-and-back trail that wanders through the Nantahala National Forest. The first 2 miles have been freshly graded and are wide enough for 2 vehicles. After that, it becomes a single-width trail. There is minimal cell service, and seasonal closures are in effect from ...
Learn more about Nelson Ridge - FS 351

Long Branch - FS 340C breaks off of Fires Creek Rd in Nantahala National Forest. There is a steep climb at first, becoming more gradual. Waterfalls can be seen from the road. There is little to no cell service here. There is a nice campsite at the horseshoe turn towards the end of the trail that has...
Learn more about Long Branch - FS 340C

Big Stamp branches off of Long Branch 340C and climbs up to 4300' into the Nantahala National Forest. The first few switchbacks are pretty steep with heavy washboarding and loose gravel, causing an uneven surface. This trail is a single track with very few places to turn around or pass other vehicle...
Learn more about Big Stamp - FS 427

Are you looking for some beautiful GA views, even in the summer? Ivy Log Gap, FS 100, runs along a ridge offering scenic views year-round, with incredibly stunning overlooks in the fall. This smooth gravel road requires no airing down and is generally easy to navigate, with only a few rocky sections...
Learn more about Ivy Log Gap (FS 100)

Nelson Ridge - FS 351 is an easy out-and-back trail that wanders through the Nantahala National Forest. The first 2 miles have been freshly graded and are wide enough for 2 vehicles. After that, it becomes a single-width trail. There is minimal cell service, and seasonal closures are in effect from ...
Learn more about Nelson Ridge - FS 351