Dirt Bike Trails
Near Lakeview, Georgia

These two trails start at the end of Tower Road. The trail is mostly a narrow single track but traffic is two-way so be mindful of that. This trail, as with all the trails in Prentice Cooper, is a very nice drive in the woods. You need some clearance on this trail mostly due to the hills having larg...
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Brown Hollow Road is a wooded dirt trail on the south end of Prentice Cooper. It is smooth with little to no challenges. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More information can be found at https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/state-forests/prentice-...
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Hicks Gap Road is an out-and-back spur off the main Tower Road trail on the southeast corner of Prentice Cooper. It is a partially wooded dirt trail with some elevation change, so it can be slippery after rain. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More ...
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Dry Branch Road is an ideal route for offroaders seeking a scenic, moderately challenging drive through the dense canopy of Prentice Cooper State Forest. Covering approximately 3.1 miles with elevations ranging from 1,438 to 1,842 feet, this unpaved route offers stunning mountain views as it winds t...
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This is the beginning portion of Ellis Point Rd. It is well maintained, but steep in a a couple of places. The trail is primarily dirt and mostly wooded. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather related closures. More information can be found at https://www.tn.gov/agricult...
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Minchner Point Road is an easy dirt trail through the woods. It is on the west side of Prentice Cooper and connects the main Tower Road trail to Dry Branch Road. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More information can be found at https://www.tn.gov/ag...
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Railey Road is a narrow trail, mainly single-track dirt, with many mud holes, and ends in a marked dead-end roundabout. It begins well-maintained path, but quickly transitions into more natural terrain with many mud holes along the short 0.7-mile road. The trail ends in a roundabout with just enoug...
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Mule Road is a narrow single-track dirt trail. It is a short trail that goes down to a roundabout and back. The trail is a relatively well-maintained path with a mud hole. This trail can be done in less than 10 minutes. The trail seemed to be used by hunters.
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Pot Point Road offers a scenic and approachable offroad drive through the heart of Prentice Cooper State Forest on Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau. Running roughly 5.1 miles, this dirt and gravel route features a mild elevation profile ranging between 1,744 and 1,986 feet with about 516 feet of climb...
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Richie Point Road is another short dirt trail that shoots off from the main Tower Road trail. It is an easy dirt trail that leads to a dead end with a view obscured by trees. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More information can be found at https://...
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Snoopers Rock Road is a very short dirt trail that leads to one of the best overlooks in the area. After taking the short trail, you can hike down to the overlook for an amazing view. The hike is only a few hundred feet at most. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-relat...
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Sheep Rock Road South is another portion of Sheep Rock Road, a trail just north of this one. I believe they may have connected at one time, but are currently two separate trails. This trail is an easy dirt trail through the woods that branches off of the main Tower Road trail. All trails at Prentic...
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Sheep Rock Road is another short spur trail off of the main Tower Road trail. It is a smooth dirt/gravel path through the woods that leads to a small clearing at the end. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More information can be found at https://www....
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East Brow Road is an easy single-lane gravel trail that is roughly two miles and takes about half an hour to complete. The road is well-maintained and winds through the forest, with one spot along the trail that could be difficult without higher ground clearance. The trail has a spot where you can s...
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This is a challenging trail but doable with a high-clearance vehicle as long as you choose very specific lines. We did this trail in a stock Jeep Gladiator with 33" tires with no lift and only maxed out our clearance one time. Before starting this trail remember, trail difficulty is subjective and l...
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Lusk Point Road is a dirt trail that leads from Tower Road to Lusk Point Overlook. It is primarily a dirt trail through the woods. The overlook is nice when the trees are bare, but otherwise is obscured by leaves unless you take a short walk along the nearby hiking trail. All trails at Prentice Coop...
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Rally Road is a short, relatively steep connector trail between Tower Road and East Brow Rd. On the Tower Road end, there is a nice pavilion with shaded picnic tables. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More information can be found at https://www.tn....
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This is a tight, winding loop through the forest that can be ridden in either direction with a similar level of ease. It's a narrow ATV trail that snakes through the trees, featuring sharp turns but plenty of flow. The loop includes both gradual and steeper climbs as it traverses across the hillside...
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Trail 181-D is a lot like Trail C. It connects off of 181-C, circles around, and connects to the end of 181-A. This is a smooth and fun ATV loop that makes a great start to any ride in the Houston Valley ORV Area. The trail surface is mostly packed dirt, with gravel and small rocks pushed off to the...
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Sulfer Branch Road is an easy single-lane gravel trail that is roughly two miles and takes about half an hour to complete. Multiple 2 Wheel Drive vehicles were on this trail, including minivans and small cars, along with many side-by-sides, 4-wheelers, and dirt bikes. This road winds through the for...
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These two trails start at the end of Tower Road. The trail is mostly a narrow single track but traffic is two-way so be mindful of that. This trail, as with all the trails in Prentice Cooper, is a very nice drive in the woods. You need some clearance on this trail mostly due to the hills having larg...
Learn more about Ellis Pt/Bluff View Road

Brown Hollow Road is a wooded dirt trail on the south end of Prentice Cooper. It is smooth with little to no challenges. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More information can be found at https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/state-forests/prentice-...
Learn more about Brown Hollow Road

Hicks Gap Road is an out-and-back spur off the main Tower Road trail on the southeast corner of Prentice Cooper. It is a partially wooded dirt trail with some elevation change, so it can be slippery after rain. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More ...
Learn more about Hicks Gap Road

Dry Branch Road is an ideal route for offroaders seeking a scenic, moderately challenging drive through the dense canopy of Prentice Cooper State Forest. Covering approximately 3.1 miles with elevations ranging from 1,438 to 1,842 feet, this unpaved route offers stunning mountain views as it winds t...
Learn more about Dry Branch Road

These two trails start at the end of Tower Road. The trail is mostly a narrow single track but traffic is two-way so be mindful of that. This trail, as with all the trails in Prentice Cooper, is a very nice drive in the woods. You need some clearance on this trail mostly due to the hills having larg...
Learn more about Ellis Pt/Bluff View Road

Brown Hollow Road is a wooded dirt trail on the south end of Prentice Cooper. It is smooth with little to no challenges. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More information can be found at https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/state-forests/prentice-...
Learn more about Brown Hollow Road

Hicks Gap Road is an out-and-back spur off the main Tower Road trail on the southeast corner of Prentice Cooper. It is a partially wooded dirt trail with some elevation change, so it can be slippery after rain. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More ...
Learn more about Hicks Gap Road

Dry Branch Road is an ideal route for offroaders seeking a scenic, moderately challenging drive through the dense canopy of Prentice Cooper State Forest. Covering approximately 3.1 miles with elevations ranging from 1,438 to 1,842 feet, this unpaved route offers stunning mountain views as it winds t...
Learn more about Dry Branch Road