Dirt Bike Trails
Near Highlands, North Carolina

Little Yellow Mountain is a well-maintained gravel road that branches off of Blue Valley Road and connects to Clear Creek Road. It is wide enough for two vehicles most of the way. There are several campsites and minimal cell service. About halfway through, you will be treated to Brook Creek Falls vi...
Learn more about Little Yellow Mountain - FS 367

Blue Valley Road winds through the scenic Blue Valley Experimental Forest near Highlands, North Carolina. Starting with a brief stretch of pavement, the road quickly transitions to gravel, passing scattered homes before opening into a serene stretch of dispersed campsites. From here, the road offers...
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Billingsley Creek - FS 86B branches off of the Georgia Traverse in the Chattahoochee National Forest. It is a gravel road with some 12-18" ruts. At the beginning, there are several large campsites right on Billingsley Creek. Please tread lightly, as the signage makes it clear others haven't done so ...
Learn more about Billingsley Creek - FS 86B

Darnell Creek Trail takes you along the Darnell Creek. There are several hiking trails to breathtaking waterfalls along the river. The Darnell Shooting Range is 3 miles up the road. The trail is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud holes after heavy rain and 2-3 fe...
Learn more about Darnell Creek - FR 150

Dan Gap - FS 155E winds its way up Dan Ridge and runs north along its crest. This 1/10 trail is mostly gravel end to end, with a few tight turns and the occasional large rock. A few pull-offs along the route make for great dispersed campsites, and as you run the ridge north, the terrain drops away o...
Learn more about Dan Gap - FS 155E

This road is seasonally open during the fall and offers unmatched views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The first part of this route is very easy to drive and crosses countless bridges over small mountain streams, eventually concluding at a large open campsite along the river. Along the route there is ...
Learn more about Musterground Road - Part 1

This trail is an easy gravel ride that connects you to 155A. This trail can be completed in 2WD when dry, but it can get slick on the uphills after rain. There are 2 campsites along the trail. One of the campsites has a stream where can collect water or swim. There is more to this trail, but there i...
Learn more about Tuckaluge Creek Road/153

Sandy Ford is a short trail that holds an amazing surprise at the end. The road is regularly maintained; the biggest obstacle is a creek crossing that gets up to 18 inches deep but is passable by any truck or SUV. There are dispersed campsites along the route and if you're lucky to find it empty, th...
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Norton Field - FS 715A is a well-maintained gravel road that winds through the Sumter National Forest. It starts in a clear-cut and then leads into a dense canopy. Along the trail, there is a large parking area and an open field where you can explore Tamassee Creek. At the end of the trail, there is...
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Horse Bone - FS 715 is a short out-and-back trail that winds through the Sumter National Forest. The trail is single-width and well-maintained. It starts in a dense part of the forest, then opens onto a clear-cut offering 360-degree views of nearby mountains. There is limited cell service (AT&T). Th...
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This trail follows along one the the many Chattooga River plateau's that overlook the Wild and Scenic River. This is a maintained trail that is mostly gravel with many washboard sections. Camping is allowed in designated areas only which occur that the ends of many of the spur trails. This is a grea...
Learn more about Chattooga River - FSR 769

This trail follows along one the the many Chattoga River plateau's that overlook the Wild and Scenic River. This is a maintained trail that is mostly gravel with many washboard sections. Camping is allowed in designated areas only which occur that the ends of many of the spur trails. This is a great...
Learn more about Fall Creek - FSR 722

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 will encounter steep grades which are often rutted and loose. About the SCAR: The South Carol...
Learn more about Jumping Off - SCAR Alternate

This trail leading to Woodall Shoals is the second-to-last rafting takeout along the Chattooga River. This maintained gravel road leads to the trailhead that leads to a perfect location to cool off in an Appalachian Mountain river. Make sure to only swim in the pools! Currents are very swift and kno...
Learn more about Woodall Shoals - Road 757

Steel Knob/Chestnut Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you to the peak of Chestnut Mountain at an elevation of 3881ft. You will need high clearance 4WD to make it to peak. This trail can be tight at times so be prepared for possible pinstriping. Rocks and ledges are plenty and can be trick...
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This trail features elevation changes, switchbacks, some rocky terrain, a few washboard areas, and blind curves with potential oncoming vehicles. The path is one vehicle wide with places to pass. Not a high degree of difficulty. The Forest Service Gate is closed to access the fire tower. All around ...
Learn more about Cowee Bald

This is the 4x4 segment of Turkey Ridge Road or FSR 757 to Long Creek Falls. This is a technical route that leads down to Long Creek Falls and an overlook over the Chattoga River. After rains the trail gets very muddy and slippery due to the red clay base road. During the Fall and Winter months the ...
Learn more about Long Creek Falls - FSR 757

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, north to Horse Pasture Road. There's an area within the gate for parking, and you ca...
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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...
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Long Creek Falls - RD 755 is an easy, scenic 2.9-mile gravel road perfect for beginners and scenic cruisers, leading directly to the trailhead of one of the Chattooga River's most iconic waterfalls. This route begins off the main highway and winds through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, offering...
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Little Yellow Mountain is a well-maintained gravel road that branches off of Blue Valley Road and connects to Clear Creek Road. It is wide enough for two vehicles most of the way. There are several campsites and minimal cell service. About halfway through, you will be treated to Brook Creek Falls vi...
Learn more about Little Yellow Mountain - FS 367

Blue Valley Road winds through the scenic Blue Valley Experimental Forest near Highlands, North Carolina. Starting with a brief stretch of pavement, the road quickly transitions to gravel, passing scattered homes before opening into a serene stretch of dispersed campsites. From here, the road offers...
Learn more about Blue Valley Road

Billingsley Creek - FS 86B branches off of the Georgia Traverse in the Chattahoochee National Forest. It is a gravel road with some 12-18" ruts. At the beginning, there are several large campsites right on Billingsley Creek. Please tread lightly, as the signage makes it clear others haven't done so ...
Learn more about Billingsley Creek - FS 86B

Darnell Creek Trail takes you along the Darnell Creek. There are several hiking trails to breathtaking waterfalls along the river. The Darnell Shooting Range is 3 miles up the road. The trail is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud holes after heavy rain and 2-3 fe...
Learn more about Darnell Creek - FR 150

Little Yellow Mountain is a well-maintained gravel road that branches off of Blue Valley Road and connects to Clear Creek Road. It is wide enough for two vehicles most of the way. There are several campsites and minimal cell service. About halfway through, you will be treated to Brook Creek Falls vi...
Learn more about Little Yellow Mountain - FS 367

Blue Valley Road winds through the scenic Blue Valley Experimental Forest near Highlands, North Carolina. Starting with a brief stretch of pavement, the road quickly transitions to gravel, passing scattered homes before opening into a serene stretch of dispersed campsites. From here, the road offers...
Learn more about Blue Valley Road

Billingsley Creek - FS 86B branches off of the Georgia Traverse in the Chattahoochee National Forest. It is a gravel road with some 12-18" ruts. At the beginning, there are several large campsites right on Billingsley Creek. Please tread lightly, as the signage makes it clear others haven't done so ...
Learn more about Billingsley Creek - FS 86B

Darnell Creek Trail takes you along the Darnell Creek. There are several hiking trails to breathtaking waterfalls along the river. The Darnell Shooting Range is 3 miles up the road. The trail is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud holes after heavy rain and 2-3 fe...
Learn more about Darnell Creek - FR 150