Dirt Bike Trails
Near Orebank, Tennessee

Upper Briar Creek Spur (FS 4354A) is a moderately technical trail that begins with immediate obstacles and maintains a more rugged character throughout. Early in the route, a downed tree creates a low-clearance hazard that can be especially problematic for lifted vehicles, requiring careful approach...
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Upper Briar Creek (FS 4354) is a moderately easy trail that offers a mix of terrain features and gradually becomes more rugged as you progress. The route begins as a single-lane trail with scattered ruts, protruding rocks, and occasional sandy sections. Several mud holes are present throughout, whic...
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Take a quick trip through the mountains on this scenic forest service road. There are multiple water bars (rain/erosion control mounds) that can catch you by surprise, so use caution throughout the trail. There is one spot in particular about halfway up the trail that stays muddy and rutted out; cou...
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MV33 is a short spur connecting MV1 to the paved State Route 628, starting with an easy gravel climb up an open hillside beneath powerlines. The descent down the backside of the hill is steeper and more technical, with several tight switchbacks and a narrow, shelfy track that warrants a moderate rat...
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Cedar Gap Trail is an easy dirt route located within Cherokee National Forest, offering a quiet out-and-back drive through lightly maintained forest terrain. The trail is primarily a single-lane dirt path with periodic pull-offs and larger clearings that allow vehicles to pass or stop comfortably. O...
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MV56 is a short trail less than half a mile long, offering a steep, rutted descent from the south end with uneven embedded layers of rock that make it more technical than the surrounding routes. Loose rocks within the ruts and tight hairpin turns add to the challenge. This moderate trail is better s...
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MV51 departs from MV52 and heads east along a ridge through dense forest, featuring ruts on a steep descent. At the intersection with MV54, it turns south and continues descending along an overgrown, grassy path. The trail is shelfy in places and reconnects with MV52. Though short, it presents moder...
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MV55 is a moderate trail with a steep, rutted climb from south to north that becomes challenging when wet due to traction loss. The route features deep ruts, larger loose rocks, roots, and debris, with grassy and overgrown sections. Near the top, embedded rock layers form small ledges under a foot t...
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MV54 is a short 215 yard long loop off MV51 that descends steeply through very overgrown and faint sections. The trail includes narrow, off-camber areas, and then climbs back up to complete the loop. Despite its brief length, the rutted and uneven terrain presents moderate difficulty with some techn...
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MV53 features a steep climb from north to south with small loose rocks and leaf decay that can become slick when wet. Drivers should watch for downed logs and branches along the route. The trail ascends through dense forest and meets MV51 at a sharp hairpin turn, presenting moderate difficulty overa...
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MV52 is a quarter-mile-long trail descending from 14 with a more technical surface. The trail is grassy and overgrown in sections, which can obscure larger loose rocks and deeper ruts, making obstacles harder to see. Drivers should proceed cautiously due to the hidden hazards along the descent. Expe...
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MV14 is an easy trail that follows a wide shelf path along the edge of a hill through dense Appalachian forest. The terrain includes roots, decomposing soil, and leaf decay, with occasional muddy ruts and puddles but no significant obstacles. The trail passes alongside scenic tall rock walls and end...
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MV78 is a short 175-yard connector trail linking MV73 and MV14. Despite its length, it is semi-technical due to deep ruts running along both sides and a steep hill climb when traveling north to south. The trail passes through dense forest and includes small loose rocks, leaf decay, sticks, and debri...
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MV75 is a 0.8-mile easy trail that forms a loop with MV78. It features a wide, shelfy path with consistent mud and ruts, along with a few minor rocky sections that add some variety. The terrain is mostly smooth and manageable, making it suitable for drivers of most skill levels, although it is surro...
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This is an intermediate to advanced trail depending on the vehicle being used. There are multiple water crossings, logs, rocks, and steep-off camber sections. If you're using a full-size vehicle be cautious of narrow trail spots and low-hanging tree branches. Water crossings can be dangerous after a...
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MV73 is a 1.2-mile moderate trail that winds through dense forest on a narrow, rocky dirt path. It descends steeply along a shelfy hillside with rutted, slightly off-camber sections and tight hairpin switchbacks. The trail drops to a lower, wetter forest floor with muddy areas and continued shelf ex...
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MV12 is a 1.8-mile trail that runs parallel to MV1, beginning under the powerlines and following a shelf along the hillside. It features small loose rock, big mud puddles, and muddy ruts, with gradual elevation changes as it goes up and over small hills. The trail is generally easy and passes alongs...
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MV29 is an intermediate trail featuring a notably steep descent around the midpoint, with embedded rocks, muddy ruts, and small drop-offs. Much of the trail is shelfy along the hillsides, with tight switchbacks and loose rock, requiring careful navigation. Big puddles and sloppy mud are common throu...
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Rocky Branch Road is a moderately easy trail that offers a mix of gravel terrain with light obstacles and access to several nearby hiking areas. The route is primarily one lane with occasional pull-offs for passing, requiring drivers to remain aware of oncoming traffic. The surface includes ruts and...
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MV17 continues west from MV2 for 1.6 miles, maintaining an easy rating with a wide track and minor ruts along one side. The trail alternates between open hillsides and stretches of dense woods, offering varied scenery. Surface conditions remain manageable, with gravel, waterbars, and occasional pudd...
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Upper Briar Creek Spur (FS 4354A) is a moderately technical trail that begins with immediate obstacles and maintains a more rugged character throughout. Early in the route, a downed tree creates a low-clearance hazard that can be especially problematic for lifted vehicles, requiring careful approach...
Learn more about Upper Briar Creek Spur - FS 4354A

Upper Briar Creek (FS 4354) is a moderately easy trail that offers a mix of terrain features and gradually becomes more rugged as you progress. The route begins as a single-lane trail with scattered ruts, protruding rocks, and occasional sandy sections. Several mud holes are present throughout, whic...
Learn more about Upper Briar Creek - FS 4354

Take a quick trip through the mountains on this scenic forest service road. There are multiple water bars (rain/erosion control mounds) that can catch you by surprise, so use caution throughout the trail. There is one spot in particular about halfway up the trail that stays muddy and rutted out; cou...
Learn more about Irishman Branch

MV33 is a short spur connecting MV1 to the paved State Route 628, starting with an easy gravel climb up an open hillside beneath powerlines. The descent down the backside of the hill is steeper and more technical, with several tight switchbacks and a narrow, shelfy track that warrants a moderate rat...
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Upper Briar Creek Spur (FS 4354A) is a moderately technical trail that begins with immediate obstacles and maintains a more rugged character throughout. Early in the route, a downed tree creates a low-clearance hazard that can be especially problematic for lifted vehicles, requiring careful approach...
Learn more about Upper Briar Creek Spur - FS 4354A

Upper Briar Creek (FS 4354) is a moderately easy trail that offers a mix of terrain features and gradually becomes more rugged as you progress. The route begins as a single-lane trail with scattered ruts, protruding rocks, and occasional sandy sections. Several mud holes are present throughout, whic...
Learn more about Upper Briar Creek - FS 4354

MV33 is a short spur connecting MV1 to the paved State Route 628, starting with an easy gravel climb up an open hillside beneath powerlines. The descent down the backside of the hill is steeper and more technical, with several tight switchbacks and a narrow, shelfy track that warrants a moderate rat...
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Cedar Gap Trail is an easy dirt route located within Cherokee National Forest, offering a quiet out-and-back drive through lightly maintained forest terrain. The trail is primarily a single-lane dirt path with periodic pull-offs and larger clearings that allow vehicles to pass or stop comfortably. O...
Learn more about Cedar Gap