Dirt Bike Trails
Near McMullin, Virginia

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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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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Quarter Branch Road (FS 49352) is a mixed-use dirt and gravel trail in Jefferson National Forest, accessed from Forest Road 601 to the east. The trail is open to motorcycles from October 1 through April 1, so plan accordingly, as the trail transitions to horseback only beyond the motorized boundary....
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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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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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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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Forest Service Road 43, commonly known as Government Road, begins outside the town of Damascus, Virginia, and travels generally south toward the Virginia–Tennessee state line through rugged forested terrain. The road provides access to public lands, remote recreation areas, and surrounding mountain ...
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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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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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J1 serves as the main access route into the Jawbone trail system, beginning at the ATV trailhead and running over 16 miles to State Route 635. The trail starts as a wide, gravel two-lane road through town, with a quick climb under the powerlines near the J1 trail sign. The first 6 miles are a gradua...
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J100, not open to Jeeps, begins with a more primitive, narrow route descending from north to south through dense woods. The majority of the route is moderate-easy, with gradual switchbacks, embedded rock layers, loose dirt, and overgrown grass in the middle of the trail. It passes oil and gas infras...
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J91 runs 1.7 miles south to north through the Jawbone trail system, starting with a steep, rocky, and rutted climb from the south end. Expect loose rocks, debris, and gradual switchbacks on a sustained grade through dense forest. The trail then follows a narrow ridge before dropping onto a wide, smo...
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J92 is a 0.6-mile loop off J91. It begins as an overgrown grassy path under the powerlines--straight, smooth, and fast with gravel underneath and gradual corners. The trail then climbs into the woods on a narrower dirt track with primitive conditions, including steep hills with ruts and loose rock. ...
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J7 is an easy, wide gravel and dirt route that curves south to north through the Jawbone trail system. It travels under the powerlines with open skies above, offering gradual elevation changes as it rolls over small hills. The trail surface is mostly smooth with shallow ruts and minimal rock, making...
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J75 is a short 360-yard connector linking J16 to J36, descending steeply on the south end through scenic, lush forest. The narrow path winds between trees and features moderate ruts, loose rocks, and natural debris such as sticks. While still manageable, the trail is slightly more challenging than n...
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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 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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J15 is a 0.7-mile easy trail connecting two segments of J1. It runs as a wide, flat gravelly dirt path with loose rock and shallow ruts beneath powerlines, following the shelfy edge of a scenic hillside. The surrounding area features lush forest, offering a pleasant and accessible route with no tech...
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J36 begins on the west end as a very easy, loose-rock path along a power line route before entering the woods, where the terrain becomes more rugged. The trail transitions to an uneven, shelf-like path cut into the hillside with a rutted, steeper climb on the east end leading up to J7. While the wes...
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J74 spurs off of J7 into a scenic forest of eastern white pine and ash trees and quickly transitions into a more moderate descent. The trail features embedded rock layers that create small drop-offs, along with deeper ruts and a rougher overall surface. A few steeper sections with loose rock require...
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Quarter Branch Road (FS 49352) is a mixed-use dirt and gravel trail in Jefferson National Forest, accessed from Forest Road 601 to the east. The trail is open to motorcycles from October 1 through April 1, so plan accordingly, as the trail transitions to horseback only beyond the motorized boundary....
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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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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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J1 serves as the main access route into the Jawbone trail system, beginning at the ATV trailhead and running over 16 miles to State Route 635. The trail starts as a wide, gravel two-lane road through town, with a quick climb under the powerlines near the J1 trail sign. The first 6 miles are a gradua...
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Forest Service Road 43, commonly known as Government Road, begins outside the town of Damascus, Virginia, and travels generally south toward the Virginia–Tennessee state line through rugged forested terrain. The road provides access to public lands, remote recreation areas, and surrounding mountain ...
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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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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

J1 serves as the main access route into the Jawbone trail system, beginning at the ATV trailhead and running over 16 miles to State Route 635. The trail starts as a wide, gravel two-lane road through town, with a quick climb under the powerlines near the J1 trail sign. The first 6 miles are a gradua...
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