Dirt Bike Trails
Near Watauga, 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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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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A nice, simple trail connecting Watauga Lake and Dennis Cove Campground through the Cherokee National Forest. There are a few decent camping spots, no cellular service, and minimal traffic. However, it is single lane in most places and extremely curvy with elevation changes and many blind spots, so ...
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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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Laurel Fork is a scenic gravel route that offers a relaxed drive with occasional exposure and limited passing opportunities. The road is primarily one lane with tight curves, requiring drivers to remain alert for oncoming traffic and use designated pull-offs when available. The surface is generally ...
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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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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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Laurel Mountain / White Rock is a moderately easy trail that offers a mix of dirt and rock surfaces with enough variation to keep drivers engaged. The route features scattered ruts from rain, shelf road sections, and a series of tight curves that require attention to positioning and speed. While the...
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Little Pond Mountain is a sandy spur off Little Stoney Creek that offers a slightly more varied driving experience while remaining approachable for most drivers. The surface is primarily sand with intermittent rocky sections that add light variation. Traction can change depending on conditions, and ...
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Little Stoney Creek Road is a scenic mountain route that winds along Little Stoney Creek just outside of Hampton, Tennessee. Nestled within the Cherokee National Forest, this trail offers a peaceful ride through dense hardwood forest and classic Appalachian terrain. The road is primarily gravel with...
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Red Fork Road is an easy, graded gravel route that provides a smooth and accessible drive with year-round usability. The road surface is well-maintained and follows gentle grades, making it suitable for a wide range of vehicles under normal conditions. The route is straightforward and does not intro...
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Walnut Mountain Road is an easy gravel route that winds through a mix of rural and forested terrain, including sections of the Cherokee National Forest. The road is generally wide enough for two vehicles and follows gentle grades, making it accessible for most drivers under normal conditions. Along ...
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Nestled in the heart of the Unaka mountains, the Beauty Spot trail (FS 230) offers a captivating experience for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. With its rugged terrain and awe-inspiring views of the majestic Smoky Mountains, this trail is a true gem waiting to be discovered. Get read...
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Heaton Branch Road is an easy gravel route that offers a straightforward drive with a few features that require driver awareness. The road consists of a traditional gravel surface and includes numerous twists and turns, making it important to stay attentive, especially when visibility is limited aro...
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Bitter End – Lacy Trap is a moderately easy out-and-back trail that offers a mix of surface variation and light obstacles throughout. The trail begins with an entrance that may appear to lead onto private land, but it is a designated route—continue through the gate and cross both cattle guards to ac...
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Ephraim Road (FS 5583) is primarily an easy forest road that offers a straightforward drive with a gradual change in terrain as you progress. The route begins as a well-maintained gravel road with gentle grades and a predictable surface, making it accessible for most vehicles under normal conditions...
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Green Knob is a slow-moving, highly technical trail that demands focus from start to finish. While the primary surface is gravel, the route is extremely rocky with constant obstacles that prevent maintaining any real speed. The trail is very tight, with heavy overgrowth and closely spaced trees that...
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Rich Mountain Summit is the legal continuation of Rich Mountain Trail which has seasonal closures typically from December 20 through late March and is considered an 'out and back' experience. The Rich Mountain Summit Trail begins by taking a 90-degree right turn and passing through a Forest Service ...
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Trail 526 begins as a relatively easy route with small loose rock and occasional puddles, winding through dense rhododendron thickets that create a lush, almost jungle-like atmosphere. The trail passes a storm shelter and gradually narrows as the vegetation thickens into a low canopy tunnel. While t...
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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

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

A nice, simple trail connecting Watauga Lake and Dennis Cove Campground through the Cherokee National Forest. There are a few decent camping spots, no cellular service, and minimal traffic. However, it is single lane in most places and extremely curvy with elevation changes and many blind spots, so ...
Learn more about Little Stoney Creek/Laurel Fork

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

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

A nice, simple trail connecting Watauga Lake and Dennis Cove Campground through the Cherokee National Forest. There are a few decent camping spots, no cellular service, and minimal traffic. However, it is single lane in most places and extremely curvy with elevation changes and many blind spots, so ...
Learn more about Little Stoney Creek/Laurel Fork