Dirt Bike Trails
Near Hazelwood, North Carolina

Trail 1A is a wide OHV route ascends steadily up the mountain, climbing 300 feet over just over half a mile. The trail is fast and flowy, with gradual curves and waterbars placed throughout to manage runoff. Despite the leaf litter that can obscure the trail surface, it rides smoothly overall. Expec...
Learn more about Upper Wayehutta Creek Trail 1A

This segment of Trail 8 runs for 0.7 miles between Trail 7 and Trail 2, climbing nearly 400 feet in elevation. The route is mostly an uphill grind with several narrow shelfy traverses hugging the hillside, offering mild exposure in spots. While some sections widen out, the trail overall follows the ...
Learn more about Sawmill Bottoms Trail 8

The Forest Service rates this western .6-mile segment of Trail 8 as most difficult due to steep grades and indicates one-way travel from east to west. It's a steep descent down the mountain, with shallow ruts, water bars, and shelfy sections. Other than the steepness, it is similar to the rest of Sa...
Learn more about Trail 8 (Most Difficult - One Way)

Trail 9 is a 1.3-mile, wide path that traces the side of the mountain, offering a mellow and scenic ride. Mostly descending from north to south, it's generally easygoing with leaf cover hiding loose rocks, sticks, and roots here and there. A short section next to a trickling mossy waterfall is fun t...
Learn more about Sunset Connector Trail 9 (One-Way)

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 Wayehutta trails. The Trail 1 loop is a fantastic sampler of Wayehutta. It winds and weaves its way up ridges and ...
Learn more about Trail 1 - Wayehutta Loop

Trail 10 is a scenic and well-maintained 0.7-mile loop indicated for one-way travel in a counterclockwise direction. It features a wide, shelfy route climbing the mountainside, with flat and ramped sections and giant embedded rock layers that are easy to ride over and make it unique without adding d...
Learn more about Blanton Branch Trail 10

Trail 2 features a shelfy route that contours the mountainside, with mild exposure and sweeping views at higher elevations. Starting at the northern end, it descends gently for a quarter mile before climbing steeply over the next 3/4 mile to reach a peak elevation of approximately 4,200 feet. The ...
Learn more about Locust Gap Trail 2

Trail 11 features a shelfy traverse up the mountainside with a mix of small rocks, embedded rock layers, sticks, small roots, and occasional moisture. Multiple flat embedded rock slabs make it more interesting without adding difficulty. The upper loop of the trail is indicated for one-way travel in ...
Learn more about Buck Knob Trail 11

Trail 7A is an easy access connector back to the main staging area from Trail 7. Starting at its intersection with Trail 7, it crosses a wide bridge over a small creek and continues along a wide, shelfy path at the base of the hillside. The trail surface includes small loose rocks, sticks, and minor...
Learn more about Rail Line Way 7A (One-Way)

Trail 6 is more moderate compared to the challenging 6A. It still features some steeper climbing with embedded roots and small rocks scattered along the way, and it hugs the mountainside on a shelfy path. Leaf litter can obscure the trail surface, so watch for rocks and roots. Going counter-clockwis...
Learn more about Sunset Ridge Trail 6

Cove Creek Road is a short gravel route that offers a quick but scenic connection in the area, often used as an access point toward the Cataloochee Turnpike. The road surface is primarily gravel and generally well maintained, though it narrows to a single lane with several designated pull-offs for p...
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Rated as moderate by the Forest Service, Trail 7 is a wide route that begins on Wayehutta Road just south of the staging area, crossing a small bridge before climbing steadily up the mountain. Riders encounter a sweeping corner followed by a sharp, easy-to-miss hairpin switchback that quickly gains ...
Learn more about Hemlock Ridge Trail 7

Trail 6A marks the bottom and most challenging portion of the Trail 6 loop. This half-mile segment delivers a steep, punchy climb, gaining around 340 feet of elevation from west to east. It kicks off with loose rock and water bars, quickly ramping up in difficulty as you ascend. The trail is narrow,...
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Trail 3 is a frequently used, rocky trail that winds through a beautifully forested section of the Nantahala. The surface includes small loose rocks and moderate curves, and the trail is noticeably worn and troughed below the forest floor. The route hugs the hillside along a narrow shelf trail lined...
Learn more about Black Mountain Trail 3

Cataloochee Creek Road is an easy gravel drive that provides access to one of the more historically rich areas in the region. The road is generally well-maintained and typically wide enough for two vehicles, making it a straightforward route suitable for most drivers. Gentle grades and a series of m...
Learn more about Cataloochee Creek Road

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 on one side, with a steep bank on the other. There are water crossings and tight, twisty, rocky trails. Th...
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Mount Sterling Road is an easy gravel route that offers a straightforward drive with occasional exposure and light local traffic. The road is generally well-maintained with gentle grades, making it suitable for most drivers under normal conditions. While much of the route is wide enough for two vehi...
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Sutton is a short out-and-back dirt route that offers a mostly easy drive with a brief change in terrain character. The trail begins as a graded path with a smooth, manageable surface before transitioning after a hairpin turn into a narrower, rocky two-track. In this section, rocks begin to protrude...
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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 the road with stunning views, but you would have to go in the winter to get the best views. There are several designat...
Learn more about Wash Creek FR 5000

Avery Creek is a well-maintained gravel road that winds through Pisgah National Forest. This is a single-track road with room to pass most of the way through. There are lots of great creekside campsites toward the beginning of the south entrance. Dispersed camping in designated sites only. Once you...
Learn more about Avery Creek - FS 477

Trail 1A is a wide OHV route ascends steadily up the mountain, climbing 300 feet over just over half a mile. The trail is fast and flowy, with gradual curves and waterbars placed throughout to manage runoff. Despite the leaf litter that can obscure the trail surface, it rides smoothly overall. Expec...
Learn more about Upper Wayehutta Creek Trail 1A

This segment of Trail 8 runs for 0.7 miles between Trail 7 and Trail 2, climbing nearly 400 feet in elevation. The route is mostly an uphill grind with several narrow shelfy traverses hugging the hillside, offering mild exposure in spots. While some sections widen out, the trail overall follows the ...
Learn more about Sawmill Bottoms Trail 8

The Forest Service rates this western .6-mile segment of Trail 8 as most difficult due to steep grades and indicates one-way travel from east to west. It's a steep descent down the mountain, with shallow ruts, water bars, and shelfy sections. Other than the steepness, it is similar to the rest of Sa...
Learn more about Trail 8 (Most Difficult - One Way)

Trail 9 is a 1.3-mile, wide path that traces the side of the mountain, offering a mellow and scenic ride. Mostly descending from north to south, it's generally easygoing with leaf cover hiding loose rocks, sticks, and roots here and there. A short section next to a trickling mossy waterfall is fun t...
Learn more about Sunset Connector Trail 9 (One-Way)

Trail 1A is a wide OHV route ascends steadily up the mountain, climbing 300 feet over just over half a mile. The trail is fast and flowy, with gradual curves and waterbars placed throughout to manage runoff. Despite the leaf litter that can obscure the trail surface, it rides smoothly overall. Expec...
Learn more about Upper Wayehutta Creek Trail 1A

This segment of Trail 8 runs for 0.7 miles between Trail 7 and Trail 2, climbing nearly 400 feet in elevation. The route is mostly an uphill grind with several narrow shelfy traverses hugging the hillside, offering mild exposure in spots. While some sections widen out, the trail overall follows the ...
Learn more about Sawmill Bottoms Trail 8

The Forest Service rates this western .6-mile segment of Trail 8 as most difficult due to steep grades and indicates one-way travel from east to west. It's a steep descent down the mountain, with shallow ruts, water bars, and shelfy sections. Other than the steepness, it is similar to the rest of Sa...
Learn more about Trail 8 (Most Difficult - One Way)

Trail 9 is a 1.3-mile, wide path that traces the side of the mountain, offering a mellow and scenic ride. Mostly descending from north to south, it's generally easygoing with leaf cover hiding loose rocks, sticks, and roots here and there. A short section next to a trickling mossy waterfall is fun t...
Learn more about Sunset Connector Trail 9 (One-Way)