Dirt Bike Trails
Near Ooltewah, Tennessee

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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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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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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This is Trail 181-C that goes off to the right at the top of the hill of water bars if you're going counterclockwise. A great, easy warm-up from the staging area, the 181-C follows a wide ATV trail winding tightly through the trees. Expect lots of sharp curves and a few short, steep pitches. The sur...
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This is 181-A and begins off the west side of the paved parking lot. This is a 2-track and an easy trail. It will take you past trails 181-B, 181-C, 181-D, and all the way out to trail 181-E. If you can't do this one, you're going to have a hard time elsewhere.
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This is Trail 181-B and connects Trail 181-A back down to the main road, 181, and to an unlabeled at this time trail that connects to 181-F. This trail is as easy as Trail 181-A. Keep this trail in mind as it can be a shortcut back to 181.
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Trail 181 is the main entrance from the south end of the parking lot, around the big gate. It starts out as a wide forest road that takes you 3 miles back to the end intersection of 181-H. There is usually a mud hole there. Continuing on 181 from there, the road will narrow to 2-track and start gett...
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Trail 181-O comes off the east side of the parking lot. Be sure to watch where you're going, as there are some old, decommissioned trails that are off-limits. This one seems to accumulate a lot of water when it rains and tends to hold it for a while. There is a wide creek crossing that is no problem...
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This is a fun, more dynamic trail in the Houston Valley ORV Area. The trail is dug out and well used in sections, sitting a foot below the forest floor. The trail surface has a shallow texture with some loose rocks and shallow ruts, but nothing too rough. There's a tiny stream crossing and a few mud...
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This is a short connector that goes off the upper section of 181-O and intersects 181, proceeds over and connects with 181-B, and another yet to be marked trail that can connect to 181-F. There are no hazards to speak of on this piece of trail. Just a quick short cup if needed.
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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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This little trail is a connector that runs from 181 over to the end/beginning of 181-O. This is another one that has lost its marker and will be replaced in the winter of 2026. There is no difficulty on this one, as it's just a quick and smooth pop over to make a shortcut.
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181-J is, in my opinion, the best, most challenging part of Houston Valley OHV. This trail is mostly a fast and flowing descent through dense forest, dropping almost 800 feet in elevation over 3 miles. The trail drops steeply at first with shallow ruts and loose gravel, which adds some difficulty, b...
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Trail 181-N is a scenic and beginner-friendly lollipop loop winding through a lush, green forest. The trail is smooth and well-maintained, but also dug out from the forest floor, resulting in foot-tall dirt walls on either side of the trail. It has fun dips and rollers from waterbars, and clear sign...
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This is a very level and maintained road that any vehicle should be able to travel. This is the main road through Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area that you will use to access all of the other trails. There are some great views of Signal Mountain and the surrounding area from this trail. At t...
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This is a short connector trail that can save a lot of time if needed to cut across or avoid certain obstacles. It has some nice steep uphills/downhills that are sure to please. This one is like 181-I and is easily forgotten about or missed as you're screaming past, especially in the "green months"....
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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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There is a pond with a large parking area near the beginning of this trail. The trail is easy to navigate in the dry but would become more of a challenge in the rain. We saw several deer while driving. There's a nice view of the surrounding mountains near the top. We had cell service most of the tim...
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This trail has some obstacles that will catch you off guard. Be aware when topping hills that there could be a large and deep mud/water hole. There are also trees down on this trail more often than the others. There are some unofficial offshoots on the north end to get around some rough spots and tr...
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This short but scenic connector is rated "more difficult," though it rides much easier than the label suggests. The trail is a narrow ATV path that gently traverses across a hillside, winding through the woods with a mellow grade. Big rollers from all the waterbars keep things fun and flowing, and w...
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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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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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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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This is Trail 181-C that goes off to the right at the top of the hill of water bars if you're going counterclockwise. A great, easy warm-up from the staging area, the 181-C follows a wide ATV trail winding tightly through the trees. Expect lots of sharp curves and a few short, steep pitches. The sur...
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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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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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This is a very level and maintained road that any vehicle should be able to travel. This is the main road through Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area that you will use to access all of the other trails. There are some great views of Signal Mountain and the surrounding area from this trail. At t...
Learn more about Tower Road

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...
Learn more about Hailey Road