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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Lusk Point Road is a dirt trail that leads from Tower Road to Lusk Point Overlook. It is primarily a dirt trail through the woods. The overlook is nice when the trees are bare, but otherwise is obscured by leaves unless you take a short walk along the nearby hiking trail. All trails at Prentice Coop...
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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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Braddison Branch Road is a primarily dirt trail on the northeast corner of Prentice Cooper. It can be slick and muddy after a rain, but otherwise it is an easy dirt trail through the woods. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. Prentice Cooper State For...
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Lusk Point Road is a dirt trail that leads from Tower Road to Lusk Point Overlook. It is primarily a dirt trail through the woods. The overlook is nice when the trees are bare, but otherwise is obscured by leaves unless you take a short walk along the nearby hiking trail. All trails at Prentice Coop...
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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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Braddison Branch Road is a primarily dirt trail on the northeast corner of Prentice Cooper. It can be slick and muddy after a rain, but otherwise it is an easy dirt trail through the woods. All trails at Prentice Cooper are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures. Prentice Cooper State For...
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