This trail features elevation changes, switchbacks, some rocky terrain, a few washboard areas, and blind curves with potential oncoming vehicles. The path is one vehicle wide with places to pass. Not a high degree of… Learn more about Cowee Bald
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hurricane Creek
Hurricane Creek is a one-way trail you enter from the westbound lane of Interstate 40. The trail gets tight in many areas; there is not enough room to turn around. You will encounter steep drops… Learn more about Hurricane Creek
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Wi / Sp
Brown Gap Road
This route will take you from the higher elevations back towards Hartford. It generally a mild road, but a few sections include ruts and mud holes that might be more challenging during rainy weather. Be… Learn more about Brown Gap Road
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Upper Santeetlah - 81
This is a very easy and maintained gravel road. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. There are lots of places to camp but you are required to camp in designated areas...we saw some… Learn more about Upper Santeetlah - 81
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wolf Laurel - 81F
This trail is not too bad but can be rutted in places and loose gravel on steep grades. The views from this trail are great, especially in the winter when the leaves are off the… Learn more about Wolf Laurel - 81F
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lost Creek & Clear Creek
This route provides a bit more challenge and adrenaline than the majority of the roads in Chuck Swan WMA, but still keeps it well within the capabilities of most stock and slightly modified 4x4s. Along… Learn more about Lost Creek & Clear Creek
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Big Loop & Big Springs
This loop gives you a bit of everything there is to see in Chuck Swan WMA. This route is slightly rougher than Main Forest Rd, but still passable by capable 2WD vehicles except during the… Learn more about Big Loop & Big Springs
Total Miles
15
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Trail 1 - Wayehutta Loop
Wayehutta is a public OHV trail system in the Nantahala National Forest. Most of the trails in this system are accessible with anything from a dirt bike to a SxS. No 4x4s are allowed on… Learn more about Trail 1 - Wayehutta Loop
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
North River Rd to Upper Santeetlah - 81
This trek starts at North River which is a well-maintained gravel road and then transitions to the Upper Santeetlah(81) trail which is less maintained. The Upper Santeetlah is not too bad and can be navigated… Learn more about North River Rd to Upper Santeetlah - 81
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mossy Springs
This route traverses from the southern portions of Chuck Swan WMA to one of the more remote areas on the northern border. Along this route you'll find some easy but fun roads, a natural freshwater… Learn more about Mossy Springs
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Main Forest Road
Main Forest Road runs from the entrance to Chuck Swan State Forest until it meets Forks of River Road, which will take you to the very end of this route. It's relatively smooth in comparison… Learn more about Main Forest Road
Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
74 - Middle Ridge
Trail 74 - Middle Ridge winds through to complete Trail G67 to exit you out of the park or bring you in for an adventure from HWY 116. This easy "Blue" trail, as Windrock Park… Learn more about 74 - Middle Ridge
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Walden's Ridge Bypass Trail 75a
This trail runs right next to Walden's Ridge and only bypasses the ridge portion of the whole trail. It does meet up with 75 (Walden's Ridge) and ends at 75. This trail has small to… Learn more about Walden's Ridge Bypass Trail 75a
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
North River Shortcut - 216
This is a very easy and recently maintained gravel road. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Lots of places to camp but you are required to camp in designated areas. There is no… Learn more about North River Shortcut - 216
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
G67 - Brown Flats
Easy traveling is G67. This trail is the epitome of a stroll in the park with its smooth gravel roads with intermittent mud puddles to make the most basic rides feel like a scenic adventure.… Learn more about G67 - Brown Flats
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trail 1 FR 420-1
This road starts at the end of River Road in Tellico at State Line Campground. The first mile of the road is single-track asphalt. When it changes over to gravel, you will have some areas… Learn more about Trail 1 FR 420-1
Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi
G53 - Radar Base
Trail G53 - Radar Base is a great spot to bring the kids and adults alike for the "Ooohs and Ahhhs". While this trail won't bring you into an off camber frenzy, it will make… Learn more about G53 - Radar Base
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
FR126 Waucheesi Bald
The trail to Waucheesi Bald is a gravel trail. The trail has been recently re-graveled. It is a two-way road so make sure you watch for oncoming traffic. The road will take you along Bald… Learn more about FR126 Waucheesi Bald
Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Windrock Trail 51
Trail 51 is one of the Jeep Badge of Honor trails located at Windrock Park in Oliver Springs TN. This trail has some large rocks and off-camber spots, some ruts and a steep incline. There… Learn more about Windrock Trail 51
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
6
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
G31 - Pinstripe Alley
Trail G31 - Pinstripe Alley almost explains itself. If you are worried about your paint, this would not be a good trail to take. The spring time brings extra growth with the vegetation gravitating to… Learn more about G31 - Pinstripe Alley
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
52 - Cold Gap Shortcut
Trail 52 is a more direct route to the Cold Gap Waterfall from easier green trails such as G50 and G53 to G52. This small section still provides some small technical challenges as Windrock Park… Learn more about 52 - Cold Gap Shortcut
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
50
This trail is a mild trail. Dirt or rocky base. Driver may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12". The trail is generally wide enough for one vehicle and narrows in a few places.… Learn more about 50
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
89 - Little Braden Flat
Trail 89 - Little Braden Flat is a shortcut over a trail that connects G50 to G66 or the more famous Trail 51 - Panther Rock. While this trail is short at barely a half… Learn more about 89 - Little Braden Flat
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
53 - Cold Gap Waterfall
This trail is a sight for sore eyes! It has it all; a year-round flowing waterfall, a mountain top powerline overlook, boulders comparable to hot air balloons, and varying mud holes to top it off.… Learn more about 53 - Cold Gap Waterfall
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
G54
This is the beginning of the recommended route to the Caryville Flats (G54, 62,66). All trails have moderate washouts and ledges. and rocks. It's a nice drive with a few spots for scenic views. The… Learn more about G54
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
G58 - Cambria Hollow
G58 - Cambria Hollow is a mud-hole-ridden trail with hard bottoms. There is no fear of sinking a vehicle in these puddles, but they can give you a good splash. This trail can lead you… Learn more about G58 - Cambria Hollow
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
64 - Patrick's Pond
Bring your bathing suit! Trail 64 is one that can be very misleading by reading the park map. On paper, this is labeled as a blue trail at moderate difficulty, but upon entrance at the… Learn more about 64 - Patrick's Pond
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Windrock P1/G1
This is a great beginner's trail. It is about half gravel or pavement, with compacted dirt being the remaining bit. There are numerous large shallow puddles that pose no flood threat to any off-road vehicle.… Learn more about Windrock P1/G1
Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
4
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
59 - Grassy Gap
Trail 59 Grassy Gap is short and goes around the mountain trail for those days where you just have to hit "just one more trail" before you head back to camp. This trail is considered… Learn more about 59 - Grassy Gap
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
73 - Harness Creek
Trail 73 - Harness Creek begins at the end of Trail G31. This easy blue trail according to the Windrock Park map is a short, shady section that will cool you off on a hot… Learn more about 73 - Harness Creek
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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