Dirt Bike Trails
Near Jefferson, North Carolina

Gentry Creek is a short, easy gravel trail that offers a simple and low-effort drive through a quiet setting. The route begins in close proximity to private property, so drivers should maintain low speeds, stay on the designated path, and be respectful of surrounding landowners. The trail surface is...
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Star Gap Road is an easy gravel route that offers a simple and relaxed drive through a rural setting. The road surface is generally well-maintained with gentle grades, making it accessible for most vehicles under normal conditions. The route is straightforward and does not introduce technical terrai...
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Homestead Road is a bidirectional trail that can be accessed from either Highway 16 or Fairwood Road at the Fox Creek Horse Camp. The route consists primarily of hard-packed gravel and dirt, making it suitable for nearly any passenger vehicle in normal weather conditions. Along the trail, visitors w...
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Trail 115 is one of the most difficult routes in the Doe Mountain trail system, despite being only about a quarter mile long. Note that it is locally recognized as a "most difficult" black trail and is a restricted trail for the DMRA SxS rentals. It gains roughly 350 feet of elevation from north to ...
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Trail 411 is one of the more technically demanding routes at Doe Mountain, known for its rugged, rocky terrain. From its junction with Trail 15, it climbs steeply on a loose, rock-strewn hill up to the Satellite Dish Overlook, then descends sharply to meet Trail 11. The descent is more challenging, ...
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Trail A6 is a short but demanding connector at Doe Mountain, linking Trails A2 and A5 with a steep climb over less than half a mile from north to south. The narrow singletrack winds through dense bushes and trees, featuring tight, steep switchbacks that would be a challenge for newer riders. Riders ...
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Flat Top Trail can be accessed from Forest Service Road 84 (Hurricane), which is part of both the Mid-Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route (MABDR) and the Virginia TransAmerica Trail (TAT), or via Laurel Valley Road (State Route 603) across from Grindstone National Forest Campground, which is curren...
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Trail 317 is a 0.8-mile connector route between Trails 17 and 23. Recent trail maintenance is evident, including a newly constructed bridge over the culvert at its intersection with Trail 17. The trail is generally smooth and wide, with minimal loose rock. Thick rhododendron lines both sides, giving...
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The west end of Trail 117 begins directly across from the Trials Area, near Storm Shelter 1. This half-mile trail features a steep but brief climb through a dense forest of rhododendron and hardwoods such as white ash, loblolly pines and sourwoods. The route is largely free of rock but includes unev...
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Known as "Randy's Diner," this singletrack trail at Doe Mountain offers a scenic ride through tall, widely spaced hardwoods and pockets of pine just below a ridgeline. The open forest setting allows for tight maneuvering between trees while maintaining good visibility. Riders will encounter a leaf-c...
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Trail A3 is a singletrack at Doe Mountain, featuring a tight, winding path that quickly immerses riders in dense vegetation and classic Appalachian terrain. The trail is well-defined but socked in with leaf cover, overhanging branches, and narrow tree tunnels. Riders will navigate loose sections tha...
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Trail Y2 at Doe Mountain is a beginner-friendly, wider single-track that rides more like a two-track along the edge of a hillside. It features gradual curves and a smooth surface with only minimal loose rock, making it ideal for newer riders looking to build confidence or a short training route for ...
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Trail A2 at Doe Mountain offers a well-defined singletrack route through a mix of open and dense forest terrain. The trail climbs steadily up the mountainside, weaving through cut logs and occasionally rutted sections with small roots and rocks. Riders will pass through wide open forests of oak and ...
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Trail 15 stands out among Doe Mountain's trail network for its unique setting and features. Unlike many trails enclosed in dense rhododendron, Trail 15 follows a scenic ridge line framed by southern red oaks, maples, and sourwoods. Riders are treated to intermittent views of the town below, adding t...
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Trail 13 is a wide SxS loop between Trails 11 and 1 near the staging area, making it an ideal starting point for a ride. It flows beneath tall hardwood trees and weaves through dense rhododendron thickets, curving gently along the hillside. The trail surface is exceptionally smooth with very few roc...
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FS 90 begins off Route 58 near the former Beartree Campground, which remains closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene. The road serves as an easy access route to the Iron Mountain ADV motorcycle trail system, connecting Spur A and Spur B, while also providing access to FS 615 (Sturgill). The trail...
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Trail Y1 at Doe Mountain is a beginner-focused training trail designed to give new riders a solid introduction to single track riding. Marked with tape in spots for easy navigation, it follows a wide corridor through the trees with smooth terrain, minimal obstacles, and great visibility. The trail f...
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This dirt bike trail at Doe Mountain winds through dense rhododendron thickets under a dark, enclosed canopy, creating a deep-woods feel. Riders pass through cleared forest sections showing evidence of extensive cutting after Hurricane Helene, where the trail widens up. The trail surface is generall...
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Trail 21 offers a smooth, flowing ride with sweeping turns and minimal elevation change--ideal for beginners or anyone looking for a break from rocky terrain. The trail is mostly mild, with only a few scattered rocky sections for variety and sharp corners. Dense rhododendron blocks the blind corners...
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Trail A1 is a narrow single-track that begins near the staging area off Trail 11, running beneath the power lines and through open grassy hills next to the tree line--unique compared to most of the dirt bike trails that are densely wooded. The initial stretch features shallow ruts, loose and embedde...
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Gentry Creek is a short, easy gravel trail that offers a simple and low-effort drive through a quiet setting. The route begins in close proximity to private property, so drivers should maintain low speeds, stay on the designated path, and be respectful of surrounding landowners. The trail surface is...
Learn more about Gentry Creek

Star Gap Road is an easy gravel route that offers a simple and relaxed drive through a rural setting. The road surface is generally well-maintained with gentle grades, making it accessible for most vehicles under normal conditions. The route is straightforward and does not introduce technical terrai...
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Trail 115 is one of the most difficult routes in the Doe Mountain trail system, despite being only about a quarter mile long. Note that it is locally recognized as a "most difficult" black trail and is a restricted trail for the DMRA SxS rentals. It gains roughly 350 feet of elevation from north to ...
Learn more about 115

Trail 411 is one of the more technically demanding routes at Doe Mountain, known for its rugged, rocky terrain. From its junction with Trail 15, it climbs steeply on a loose, rock-strewn hill up to the Satellite Dish Overlook, then descends sharply to meet Trail 11. The descent is more challenging, ...
Learn more about 411

Gentry Creek is a short, easy gravel trail that offers a simple and low-effort drive through a quiet setting. The route begins in close proximity to private property, so drivers should maintain low speeds, stay on the designated path, and be respectful of surrounding landowners. The trail surface is...
Learn more about Gentry Creek

Star Gap Road is an easy gravel route that offers a simple and relaxed drive through a rural setting. The road surface is generally well-maintained with gentle grades, making it accessible for most vehicles under normal conditions. The route is straightforward and does not introduce technical terrai...
Learn more about Star Gap

Trail 115 is one of the most difficult routes in the Doe Mountain trail system, despite being only about a quarter mile long. Note that it is locally recognized as a "most difficult" black trail and is a restricted trail for the DMRA SxS rentals. It gains roughly 350 feet of elevation from north to ...
Learn more about 115

Trail 411 is one of the more technically demanding routes at Doe Mountain, known for its rugged, rocky terrain. From its junction with Trail 15, it climbs steeply on a loose, rock-strewn hill up to the Satellite Dish Overlook, then descends sharply to meet Trail 11. The descent is more challenging, ...
Learn more about 411