Dirt Bike Trails
Near Trenton, 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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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 large humps and needing a higher break-over angle. Th...
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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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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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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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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 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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The trail transitions from pavement to mostly gravel and some dirt. There are no challenging obstacles and multiple possible routes within the trail system. There's an overlook at mile 3.4 (just past the paved section) and an offshoot at mile 5 that is a dead-end dirt trail. It's a bit rougher than ...
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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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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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Trail 87 branches off towards the end of Trail 1 and heads straight up a rocky hill to Trail JW3. It is mostly rocks and dirt with tight trees along the way to watch out for. The park rating for this trail is Blue (Moderate). A Park Day-Use Trail Pass is required to access this system of trails. Cel...
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AOP 1 - Launchpad begins with a fine dirt-filled trail with a slight uphill climb. Once you make it to Area 51, there is lots of loose rock that makes you feel like you're driving on a cobblestone road. From this point on, the trail features hard-packed dirt, with scattered shallow mud holes. At the...
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Coppinger Cove is a wonderful trail with a mix of everything, dirt, rocks, mud, and water. The kick-off of this trail is a water crossing, one small obstacle that leads to a longer water crossing. From there you will continue to go up the trail going north running parallel to Little Sequatchie River...
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Trail 27 is a U-shaped trail that begins and ends on Trail 1. It goes up a rocky hill to where JW3 and GWT meet and then comes back down. The trail can be run in either direction and consists of large rocks and some V-notches. It can also become very slippery when wet. In either direction, you will ...
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JW3 is yet another fun trail with some steep climbs and rock obstacles. The trail is named after Jeeps and Wrenches, a club based in Nashville that originally cleared this trail. The park rating for this trail is Blue (Moderate). A Park Day-Use Trail Pass is required to access this system of trails....
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GWT is a popular moderate trail at AOP. It can be challenging without being impossible. It is a winding, rocky trail with a few steep climbs at the top of the park between JW3 and JW4. The trail is named in honor of George Winters. The park rating for this trail is Blue (Moderate). A Park Day-Use Tr...
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Trail 12 is a short wooded trail near Trails 1 and 15. It is gently rolling with a few deep mudholes to contend with; most of them have bypasses. The park rating for this trail is Green (Easy). A Park Day-Use Trail Pass is required to access this system of trails. Cell service is spotty in places, a...
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JW4 The trail is named after Jeeps and Wrenches, a club based in Nashville that originally cleared this trail. The park rating for this trail is Blue (Moderate). A Park Day-Use Trail Pass is required to access this system of trails. Cell service is spotty in places, and trail conditions can change q...
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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

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 large humps and needing a higher break-over angle. Th...
Learn more about Dry Branch Road

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.
Learn more about Mule Trail

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...
Learn more about Railey 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

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 large humps and needing a higher break-over angle. Th...
Learn more about Dry Branch Road

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.
Learn more about Mule Trail

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...
Learn more about Railey Road