Dirt Bike Trails
Near Lansing, 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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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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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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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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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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Barton Gap Trail connects Forest Road 643 (Bartons Gap) to the north and Forest Road 84 (Hurricane) to the south, running through Jefferson National Forest in southwest Virginia. The trail is best suited for dirt bikes due to its tight width and technical terrain, but expect to share the trail with ...
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0Iron Mountain Spur B is a 6-mile single-track trail running northeast of Spur A through Jefferson National Forest, connecting Feathercamp Road to the west and Whitetop Road to the east. The trail is open to motorcycles, mountain bikes, hikers, and horseback riders — expect to encounter all of them....
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FS 615 (Sturgill Road) provides access to FS 90 (Feathercamp Road) and the Iron Mountain ADV Trail Spur. Approximately 1.2 miles from the junction of Iron Mountain Spur and FS 90, you'll encounter a locked Forest Service gate that remains closed to full-size motor vehicles. Beyond the gate, the rout...
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Beech Grove Trail is a short but very technical 1-mile single-track climb in Jefferson National Forest, starting at the Virginia Creeper Trailhead and crossing over the Appalachian Trail on its way up. Do not let the mileage fool you, this trail packs more challenge per foot than most trails twice i...
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Panther Creek Road is a short, well-maintained hard-packed gravel road that offers a relaxing drive through some of the area's most picturesque rural landscapes. While the route is not long, it rewards travelers with beautiful views of rolling mountain meadows and locally-grown Christmas tree farms,...
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Blevins Road is an easily traversable gravel road that transitions into hard-packed dirt as it progresses. Approximately 2.1 miles from the trailhead, a National Forest Service gate remains closed year-round, preventing vehicle access beyond that point. However, the gate allows passage for ADV motor...
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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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Iron Mountain Spur A is a 6-mile single-track trail starting at the edge of Damascus, Virginia, and running through Jefferson National Forest. The trail is open to motorcycles, mountain bikes, hikers, and horseback riders — expect to encounter all of them. Damascus is a well-known stop on the Appal...
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Cornflower Road (State Route 846) is a scenic route that begins as a gravel road before transitioning into dirt and eventually becoming a rougher dirt trail as it approaches the connection with Blue Springs Road. This route offers a unique change in terrain while providing access to the larger Blue ...
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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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Robert's Cove Road can be accessed from either Comers Rock Road or Honey Grove Road and follows a well-maintained gravel route through the scenic mountains of southwest Virginia. The trail is suitable for all high-clearance vehicles, as well as most smaller AWD vehicles under normal conditions. The ...
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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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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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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, ...
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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