Dirt Bike Trails
Near New England, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Moore Road is a narrow, single-track dirt trail tucked within the scenic woods of Prentice Cooper State Forest. It begins as a well-maintained path but quickly transitions into more technical terrain as you descend through a curved section with a 12-inch drop and deep V-notch ruts — a spot that dema...
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Limekiln Loop Road is a wooded dirt trail that branches off of Inman Loop Rd. It will take you south to the edge of the gorge overlooking the Tennessee River, but the view is typically obscured by trees. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. More informa...
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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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Shingle Loop is a short but fun 1.5-mile trail nestled in the heart of Prentice Cooper State Forest. Despite its compact distance, this loop delivers a variety of terrain and challenges that make it well worth the drive. The trail features multiple elevation changes and a series of scenic “S” turns ...
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Inman Loop Road is a primarily dirt trail through the woods on the western side of Prentice Cooper at the end of Inman Point Rd. The loop is the only way to access Limekiln Loop, Moore Rd, and Shingle Loop. The trail does have some elevation change and a few rocky areas. All trails at Prentice Coop...
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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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Inman Point Road is a scenic and moderately challenging trail nestled in the heart of Prentice Cooper State Forest. The trail kicks off with a steady incline featuring a mix of dirt and embedded rock—some of which reach up to 18 inches in size. After the initial climb, the trail levels out into a w...
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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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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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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

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...
Learn more about Ellis Point 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

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...
Learn more about Ellis Point Road