Dirt Bike Trails
Near Livingston, Tennessee

The “Back Gate” entrance at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is a gravel access road that leads directly to the intersection of the main park road and Pavilion Road 2. This short, easy drive is primarily used by tow rigs and campers accessing the RV areas, making it well-maintained and suitable for all ...
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Hance Hollow Road is an old county road that is now rarely used. It's a steady steep descent or climb on a narrow road with tight switchbacks. It is located in a heavily wooded area in northeastern middle Tennessee on the Macon County Tour, or M.C.T. In the fall, you'll find colorful foliage in a ca...
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Woodard Road is not a technical route;it is an easy gravel road leading down to a shallow creek crossing that includes a waterfall. The creek is shallow but the rock bottom can be slick. You can drive across it and continue further down the road or just turn around and head back out.
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This is a combination of dirt, gravel, and single-track in-the-woods roads. There really aren't a lot of difficult obstacles to make a note of other than a few areas that are washed out on Duncan Hollow Road. We had cell service off and on during this drive (Verizon). There weren't any great views a...
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This stretch of the iconic Macon County Tour offers a scenic drive through gently rolling hills and a patchwork of open farmland, blending rural charm with a few rugged elements. The road is primarily gravel, interrupted by a very brief paved connector that leads into a striking elevation change--co...
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The Catoosa WMA Noah Hambey loop is a scenic, 17.7-mile gravel route winding through the southwestern reaches of the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area in Tennessee, ideal for beginners, families, or anyone seeking a relaxing, low-stress day in the woods. Rated as a mild 2 out of 10, this route is eas...
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Catoosa Headrick Road offers an engaging 3.3-mile point-to-point journey across the scenic Cumberland Plateau, making it ideal for drivers of four-wheel-drive vehicles and SxSs looking for a mild yet diverse off-road experience. Rated as a 3 out of 10 in technical difficulty, this route climbs from ...
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Shiloh's Playground consists of multiple muddy lines through some tight woods. It can be done in full-size 4x4s, SxS, or dirt bikes. If unloading on a trailer, there is a dirt lot across the paved road for parking/unloading. From this lot, you can also access the creek and drive through to get to sm...
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This scenic off-road trail, part of the Macon County Tour (MCT), offers an easy yet engaging drive through Tennessee's rolling backcountry. While the route follows a graded path, multiple washouts and narrow stretches without shoulders--some with steep drop-offs--add a layer of caution to the otherw...
Learn more about Sullivan Hollow Road - Macon County Tour

Winding through the gentle terrain of northern Tennessee, this graded gravel trail marks the starting point of the iconic Macon County Tour (MCT), a 100+ mile off-road journey that explores the rolling hills and hardwood forests of Tennessee and Kentucky. While generally easy and well-maintained, th...
Learn more about Gravley Hill Road - Macon County Tour

Pipeline Ridge Trail is a narrow, two-way dirt trail that connects the end of 4 Lane to S7 Trail. This route is a good connector, but it is noticeably tighter and more technical than 4 Lane. There are limited places to pull over and pass, so drivers should stay alert for oncoming traffic and be prep...
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S7 is a short, two-way connector trail that links Pipeline Ridge Trail to S5 Trail. The trail connects near the middle section of S5, giving drivers the option to travel either direction once they reach the end of S7. While it is not a long trail, it is a useful connector for linking routes together...
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S5 is a two-way trail that connects S6 back to S4 and also provides access to 4 Lane. This trail works well as a primary connector route in the area, giving drivers several options for building a longer loop or moving between nearby trails. The surface is primarily gravel, which makes it more stable...
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S4 is a two-way trail that connects S5 and S6. The trail is made up mostly of dirt, but it has several sections where mud, standing water, deep ruts, loose rock, and tight trees make it more challenging. There are a few places where vehicles can pull over and pass, but most of the trail is narrow. D...
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Lowe Cemetery Road is an in-and-out trail consisting mostly of dirt and gravel. The trail has several narrow sections where passing can be difficult, although there are occasional wider areas that allow vehicles to get around each other. Multiple creek crossings along the trail can become deep depen...
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S6 is a two-way dirt trail that connects S2, S4, and S5. This trail works well as a connector route, but it also has enough scenery and small obstacles to make it worth taking your time on. The trail is mostly dirt with several areas where water flows across the trail from nearby springs. These spri...
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Montgomery Road is a maintained gravel road connecting the paved roads in the riding area. It starts off Norma Road and leads up to Log Road 1, where it connects. There is a staging area large enough to turn around or stop with a truck and trailer, and drop off an ATV to use in the riding area. The ...
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This is a connector trail that runs from Massengale Mountain over to Smoky Junction. It is a simple gravel road with the potential for good scenery if you go when the leaves are down. The highlight of this trail is that it ends at Smoky Junction and the local favorite, Hembree Grocery. At the bottom...
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Log Road 1 is a two-way trail made up mostly of dirt with sections of loose rock throughout. The trail is generally easy to navigate and provides a smooth ride, making it suitable for a wide range of vehicles. There are several scenic spots along the trail where you can safely stop, get out, and exp...
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Trail 27- Kener Gap begins at the Rock Solid Pavilion at the end of Trail 26. This trail is much like its counterpart, but does not boast as many rock step formations. Expect more dirt roads with ruts and a minor rock bulge from the side of the trail. Water does quickly run off the mountain, and ha...
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The “Back Gate” entrance at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is a gravel access road that leads directly to the intersection of the main park road and Pavilion Road 2. This short, easy drive is primarily used by tow rigs and campers accessing the RV areas, making it well-maintained and suitable for all ...
Learn more about GMP Pavilion Road 1

Hance Hollow Road is an old county road that is now rarely used. It's a steady steep descent or climb on a narrow road with tight switchbacks. It is located in a heavily wooded area in northeastern middle Tennessee on the Macon County Tour, or M.C.T. In the fall, you'll find colorful foliage in a ca...
Learn more about Hance Hollow Road - Macon County Tour

Woodard Road is not a technical route;it is an easy gravel road leading down to a shallow creek crossing that includes a waterfall. The creek is shallow but the rock bottom can be slick. You can drive across it and continue further down the road or just turn around and head back out.
Learn more about Long Fork Waterfall

This is a combination of dirt, gravel, and single-track in-the-woods roads. There really aren't a lot of difficult obstacles to make a note of other than a few areas that are washed out on Duncan Hollow Road. We had cell service off and on during this drive (Verizon). There weren't any great views a...
Learn more about Bandy Creek Trek

The “Back Gate” entrance at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is a gravel access road that leads directly to the intersection of the main park road and Pavilion Road 2. This short, easy drive is primarily used by tow rigs and campers accessing the RV areas, making it well-maintained and suitable for all ...
Learn more about GMP Pavilion Road 1

Hance Hollow Road is an old county road that is now rarely used. It's a steady steep descent or climb on a narrow road with tight switchbacks. It is located in a heavily wooded area in northeastern middle Tennessee on the Macon County Tour, or M.C.T. In the fall, you'll find colorful foliage in a ca...
Learn more about Hance Hollow Road - Macon County Tour

Woodard Road is not a technical route;it is an easy gravel road leading down to a shallow creek crossing that includes a waterfall. The creek is shallow but the rock bottom can be slick. You can drive across it and continue further down the road or just turn around and head back out.
Learn more about Long Fork Waterfall

This is a combination of dirt, gravel, and single-track in-the-woods roads. There really aren't a lot of difficult obstacles to make a note of other than a few areas that are washed out on Duncan Hollow Road. We had cell service off and on during this drive (Verizon). There weren't any great views a...
Learn more about Bandy Creek Trek