Off-Road Trails
Near Cliftondale Park, Virginia

Lick Run is a well-maintained, out-and-back gravel road that offers users a peaceful route through scenic mountain countryside. Along the road, there are ample opportunities for wildlife viewing while enjoying views of the surrounding mountains and the area's new windmill farms. The trail is free of...
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McDaniel Drive is located just east of Highway 220 and provides users with access to the Locust Bottom Trail. This out-and-back gravel county road is well maintained and free of significant obstacles, making it an easy and enjoyable route to explore. One of the highlights of McDaniel Drive is the sc...
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This trail offers a peaceful traverse along a well-maintained, hard-packed, two-lane gravel road. The route offers a relaxing opportunity to explore the Virginia countryside and enjoy the area's rural scenery. One of the highlights along this trail is the opportunity to view a Virginia Century Farm,...
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Locust Bottom is a well-maintained gravel road easily accessible from Highway 220, offering a scenic route through the surrounding countryside. Along the road, users will travel alongside beautiful farmland and pass a historic church, adding character and history to the route. The road is free of si...
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Chatham Road is a well-maintained county gravel road that can be accessed from either end directly off Highway 220. This route provides a nice reprieve from paved roads and offers users an opportunity to slow down and enjoy the surrounding countryside. The trail winds through open pastureland, provi...
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Hayden Loop is a well-maintained gravel road that offers users a scenic route through a beautiful mountainous setting. The trail borders a massive agricultural field and follows a railroad track, creating a unique combination of rural farmland, mountain scenery, and railroad views. The route feature...
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White Rocks is an out-and-back route that ends at a permanently closed USFS gate. The route is overgrown and narrow, requiring users to pay close attention to the road as it winds alongside high-tension power lines. It is not well maintained, but it remains free of major obstacles. Its tight and ove...
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FS 354 is a gravel two-track trail that provides a peaceful out-and-back route through the surrounding forest. The trail eventually ends at a closed Forest Service gate, marking the end of vehicle access. At the end of the route, users will find a large turnaround area that appears to have been used...
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FS 354 A is a separate trail from FS 354 and offers a short out-and-back route through the forest. The trail eventually concludes at a closed Forest Service gate located alongside high-tensile power lines. Near the gate, users will find access to local hiking trails, along with a posted trail map th...
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FS 3079 is a freshly graveled Forest Service road accessed from Blue Grass Trail. The trail begins with a steep incline, and the climb remains fairly consistent as users make their way toward the summit. Despite the sustained elevation gain, the route is free of major obstacles and provides a straig...
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Route 654 is a short but well-maintained gravel route that is free of significant obstacles and suitable for most 2WD and 4WD vehicles. Despite its shorter length, this route provides users with access to North Mountain and serves as another option for reaching the mountain trailhead. One of the hig...
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State Route 770 begins as a well-maintained gravel road before gradually climbing toward the summit of North Mountain. Along the climb, users will find an overlook that provides a beautiful view of Lake Robertson and the surrounding countryside. The route remains well maintained throughout the year,...
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Hayslette Road begins just south of Lake Robertson and is a well-maintained, hard-packed county road that provides users with access to Route 634 and the base of North Mountain. This route is another excellent addition to the local gravel road network and offers a peaceful way to explore the surroun...
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Draft Road is a well-maintained county gravel road that provides a peaceful out-and-back route through the surrounding countryside. The trail begins just off a paved road and continues through a mixture of agricultural farmland and sections of the Jefferson National Forest. The route is free of majo...
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Dagger Springs Road is a through trail that can be accessed either from the community of Gaia or from Blue Grass Trail, with the Blue Grass Trail approach being the recommended direction. Much of the route is a very well-maintained and wide county gravel road that has recently undergone improvements...
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Route 633 is another wonderful addition to the Jack Mountain gravel county road network, offering users a scenic option for unpaved travel through the surrounding countryside. The route consists of a hard-packed, well-maintained gravel surface that is generally easy to navigate. However, several cor...
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Route 685 begins at the left fork of the road, while the right fork continues onto Route 818. This well-maintained county gravel road is free of major obstacles and provides a peaceful route through the surrounding countryside. Currently, the trail has a somewhat bumpy surface, but it is not overly ...
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Route 818 is a well-maintained gravel road that is free of major obstacles and offers users several options for exploring the area. The route can be traveled as an out-and-back or used as an access road to Oi Road, making it a useful connection within the local trail network. For those choosing the ...
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Top Road is easily accessed from I-64 and provides users with a scenic route to the top of North Mountain. This well-maintained, two-lane gravel road follows the ridgeline, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and countryside along the way. The Route is especially enjoyable in the f...
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Allen Branch Road is a well-maintained gravel road that provides users with an alternative access point to the Blue Grass Trail. This hard-packed gravel loop is free of major obstacles and offers an easygoing drive through the surrounding countryside. The route travels through a beautiful rolling me...
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A beautiful drive, and one stretch of Cove Creek Road even takes on the character of a western shelf road, skimming along the hillside with year‑round, stunning views. A few sections tighten up, but there’s still enough space for oncoming vehicles, making it a scenic and comfortable route for anyone...
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Rattlesnake Trail is a 0.5-mile ATV trail that provides smooth, easy access from the large Rattlesnake Trailhead parking lot off State Highway 130 to the South Pedlar loop. It features large water bars and fast, flowy riding with rocks pushed to the sides. The trail winds through a scenic forest dom...
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Lone Mountain Trail is a 1.8-mile easy connector that cuts across the South Pedlar ATV loop, allowing riders to create shorter route options. The trail winds gradually through a beautiful forest dominated by eastern hardwoods, with tight corners and meandering curves that offer a more enclosed, inti...
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Lasso Trail is a 2.6-mile spur off the north end of the South Pedlar loop, forming a lasso-shaped route that adds a scenic extension to your ride. The trail is wide and smooth throughout, with well-spaced water bars and minimal obstacles, making it ideal for riders of all skill levels. It winds thro...
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A beautiful drive, and one stretch of Cove Creek Road even takes on the character of a western shelf road, skimming along the hillside with year‑round, stunning views. A few sections tighten up, but there’s still enough space for oncoming vehicles, making it a scenic and comfortable route for anyone...
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This trail is an offshoot of Stillhouse Run Road (FS304). It is poorly, if at all maintained, and downed trees and overgrown limbs cut the trail short of what is shown as available on the map. SxS, dirt bikes, and ATVs may be able to complete the full length of the trail, but a saw would be required...
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Cow Camp Road is an inviting mountain route in the George Washington National Forest that offers offroaders of all skill levels a gentle climb through scenic hardwood forests and quick access to famous Blue Ridge hiking trails. Spanning approximately 3.4 miles, this unpaved forest road ascends the s...
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Hog Camp Road provides access to a variety of hiking and camping opportunities in the George Washington National Forest. The south end is well traveled and easily passable, however north of the Mount Pleasant Scenic Area, expect more rugged terrain.
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