Dirt Bike Trails
Near Wytheville, Virginia

State Route 623 begins or ends in the Sharon Springs community and offers one of the most scenic drives in the area. This hard-packed gravel and dirt route is easy to traverse and provides breathtaking views throughout the journey. The trail winds through valleys, open meadows, and rural landscapes ...
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State Route 625 is accessed from the small backcountry community of Ceres and provides a scenic connection to Poor Valley Road (FS 222). This route follows a combination of hard-packed gravel and dirt surfaces, offering travelers an opportunity to extend their off-pavement adventure while remaining ...
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Hale Lake Road (FS 798) can be accessed from either Camp Road or Blue Springs Road and is a well-maintained forest road that provides a scenic, easy drive through the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. The route offers convenient access to Blue Springs Road, where several National Fore...
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Virginia Highland Horse Trail is a single-track, multiuse trail in Jefferson National Forest, accessed from Hale Lake Road (FS 798) on the eastern end and Route 21 on the western. The trail is open to motorcycles from October 1 through April 1, so plan accordingly. This section begins off a steep cu...
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Blue Springs Road is a scenic, hard-packed dirt and gravel forest road that provides access to both Hale Lake and Comers Rock recreation areas. The route is easy to navigate under normal conditions and is suitable for all high-clearance vehicles, as well as most smaller AWD vehicles. A large dispers...
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Virginia Highland Horse Trail is a single-track, multiuse trail in Jefferson National Forest, accessed from Camp Road (FS 16) on the eastern side and Hale Lake Road (FS 798) on the western side. The trail is open to motorcycles from October 1 through April 1, so plan accordingly. This section begins...
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Bear Creek Road is a hard-packed gravel road that winds through a scenic mountain setting before ending at a large gravel cul-de-sac that provides access to the Bear Creek hiking trail. Along the route, travelers will enjoy views of open meadows and peaceful forest surroundings, making this a relaxi...
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Horne Knob (FS 4530) is a short trail that connects Camp Road (FS 16) to the Virginia Highland Horse Trail. Upon leaving Camp Road, the trail features a brief water crossing followed by a gate that includes a bypass for dirt bikes and horses. From there, it is a gradual descent to the horse trail. T...
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Virginia Highland Horse Trail is a single-track, multiuse trail in Jefferson National Forest, accessed from FS 857 out of Sugar Grove on the eastern side and Camp Road (FS 16) on the western side. There is also a midway access point via FS 4505, which connects to Camp Road (FS 16). The trail is open...
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Robert's Cove Road can be accessed from either Comers Rock Road or Honey Grove Road and follows a well-maintained gravel route through the scenic mountains of southwest Virginia. The trail is suitable for all high-clearance vehicles, as well as most smaller AWD vehicles under normal conditions. The ...
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Cornflower Road (State Route 846) is a scenic route that begins as a gravel road before transitioning into dirt and eventually becoming a rougher dirt trail as it approaches the connection with Blue Springs Road. This route offers a unique change in terrain while providing access to the larger Blue ...
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Quarter Branch Road (FS 49352) is a mixed-use dirt and gravel trail in Jefferson National Forest, accessed from Forest Road 601 to the east. The trail is open to motorcycles from October 1 through April 1, so plan accordingly, as the trail transitions to horseback only beyond the motorized boundary....
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Panther Creek Road is a short, well-maintained hard-packed gravel road that offers a relaxing drive through some of the area's most picturesque rural landscapes. While the route is not long, it rewards travelers with beautiful views of rolling mountain meadows and locally-grown Christmas tree farms,...
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Virginia Highland Horse Trail is a single-track, multi-use trail in Jefferson National Forest, accessed from Route 16 to the west. The trail is open to motorcycles from October 1 through April 1, so plan accordingly. The trail begins at a gated entrance off Route 16 with a big parking lot and a disp...
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FS 243 is a hard-packed dirt forest road that provides access to several popular hiking opportunities within the National Forest. This out-and-back trail offers a peaceful drive through the woods and serves as a gateway to multiple trailheads, including Quebec Tower, Quebec Spur B1, Quebec Spur C, a...
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OP 1 forms a 2.7-mile loop from the Pocahontas Town Park Trailhead and serves as the main access route to several easy nearby trails including OP 2-9. The trail is wide and easy, with shallow ruts, minor loose rock, and non-technical embedded rock surfaces. It features dark, coal-like dirt, shelf se...
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OP 26 is a 0.6-mile easy trail that begins on a flat hilltop and gradually transitions into a steeper descent. The northern section travels over smooth, mildly uneven ground with ruts and dips before dropping down a shelf path cut into the hillside, along a dug-out slope lined with roots, moss, and ...
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OP 28 in the Spearhead Trails system is a 1.1-mile easy route that curves gradually along the hillside, beginning as a continuation from the end of OP 14. The path is one-lane wide and winds through open forest with smooth, gradual corners and no significant obstacles. The surface is well-maintained...
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OP 6 is a very short trail, less than 200 yards, offering a small climb from the north before leveling out. It passes through a scenic grove of eastern white pine trees and shares the same easy, peaceful character as OP 5. The trail is smooth, flat, and easily navigable, making it a pleasant and sim...
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OP 86 features shallow ruts, tighter turns, and a steeper descending section from south to north that adds a bit more challenge, especially for newer drivers. Loose rock and uneven ground appear during the steeper stretch, but the trail remains manageable with basic off-road skills. Uphill travel be...
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Quarter Branch Road (FS 49352) is a mixed-use dirt and gravel trail in Jefferson National Forest, accessed from Forest Road 601 to the east. The trail is open to motorcycles from October 1 through April 1, so plan accordingly, as the trail transitions to horseback only beyond the motorized boundary....
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OP 1 forms a 2.7-mile loop from the Pocahontas Town Park Trailhead and serves as the main access route to several easy nearby trails including OP 2-9. The trail is wide and easy, with shallow ruts, minor loose rock, and non-technical embedded rock surfaces. It features dark, coal-like dirt, shelf se...
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OP 26 is a 0.6-mile easy trail that begins on a flat hilltop and gradually transitions into a steeper descent. The northern section travels over smooth, mildly uneven ground with ruts and dips before dropping down a shelf path cut into the hillside, along a dug-out slope lined with roots, moss, and ...
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OP 28 in the Spearhead Trails system is a 1.1-mile easy route that curves gradually along the hillside, beginning as a continuation from the end of OP 14. The path is one-lane wide and winds through open forest with smooth, gradual corners and no significant obstacles. The surface is well-maintained...
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OP 1 forms a 2.7-mile loop from the Pocahontas Town Park Trailhead and serves as the main access route to several easy nearby trails including OP 2-9. The trail is wide and easy, with shallow ruts, minor loose rock, and non-technical embedded rock surfaces. It features dark, coal-like dirt, shelf se...
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OP 26 is a 0.6-mile easy trail that begins on a flat hilltop and gradually transitions into a steeper descent. The northern section travels over smooth, mildly uneven ground with ruts and dips before dropping down a shelf path cut into the hillside, along a dug-out slope lined with roots, moss, and ...
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OP 28 in the Spearhead Trails system is a 1.1-mile easy route that curves gradually along the hillside, beginning as a continuation from the end of OP 14. The path is one-lane wide and winds through open forest with smooth, gradual corners and no significant obstacles. The surface is well-maintained...
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OP 6 is a very short trail, less than 200 yards, offering a small climb from the north before leveling out. It passes through a scenic grove of eastern white pine trees and shares the same easy, peaceful character as OP 5. The trail is smooth, flat, and easily navigable, making it a pleasant and sim...
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