Off-Road Trails Near Cliftondale Park, Virginia

Pads Creek Trail travels along Forest Service trails and an unmaintained state road. The eastern portion winds along the creek through gravel National Forest trails with ample camping opportunities. Bubbling Springs Day Use Area with hiking trails is located along the route. At the intersection of G...
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Jordan Run, designated as Forest Road 358, begins with a short section that is open year‑round. The remaining two‑thirds of the route is seasonally open from January 1 through January 31, April 1 through May 31, and September 1 through December 31. The most challenging feature of the trail appears ...
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Oi Road offers some nice views as it climbs up the ridgeline. Unlike Patterson Creek Road to the south, there are hardly any spots to get off the road, and any camping would be tight. Most of Oi Road is a gravel two-track with a few spots where you might have to back up to let another vehicle pass. ...
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The Grade is a seasonal trail located in the Jefferson National Forest. It's a basic gravel forest service road that runs near Potts Mountain Jeep Trail. The upper part of the trail is in the national children's forest, which is dedicated to the children who helped replant the forest after a wildfir...
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Potts Mountain Jeep Trail is no joke! This was a very challenging trial for my Jeep with a 3.5" lift on 37's I drug and winched several times. Potts Mountain is rocks, rocks, and more rocks. Several obstacles were too big for my taste, and even the bypass areas were challenging. The trail starts ...
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Patterson Creek Road is a great spot to find creek-side campsites. There are a half dozen sites scattered along this 7-mile route. Some are just off of the road, and a few are further off the track. You'll encounter several water crossings as well. Most are relatively short, but a couple on the nort...
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Parkers Gap trail is a gravel forest service road, running from Cave Mountain Lake to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The surface is gravel and pot hole strewn. Cell service is spotty throughout the area. Numerous side trails lead to camping spots and hiking trailheads. The scenery is beautiful during the f...
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Duncan Knob, designated as Forest Road 124, is a seasonally open trail with access windows from January 1 through January 31, April 1 through May 31, and September 1 through December 31. The route features a mix of gravel, dirt, and rocky terrain, with enough rutting to warrant a difficulty rating o...
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Near the town of New Castle, VA, are the remnants of many small mining towns. This route passes by the Fenwick Mines area, which has a small recreation day-use area and hiking trails. The route runs along the top of a ridgeline with sweeping east and west views of the area. The surface is mostly nat...
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Hidden Valley Road, designated as Forest Road 241, is a well‑maintained gravel road that travels through forested terrain and leads to Hidden Valley Campground at the southern end. The route is generally smooth, with the most notable obstacles being potholes on the northern end. A 4WD vehicle is not...
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Walker Mountain, designated as Forest Road 387, is a seasonally open spur off Clayton Mill Road and is notably more challenging than the main route. The trail is open during three seasonal windows: January 1 through January 10, April 8 through May 13, and October 1 through December 31. The route be...
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Star Chapel, designated as Forest Road 401, is a seasonally open trail with access windows from January 1 through January 31, April 1 through May 31, and September 1 through December 31. For a seasonal route, it is surprisingly well-maintained, with a consistent gravel surface throughout. The trail...
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FS-394/Sugar Tree is a 19-mile-long two-way gravel and dirt trail located in Virginia's George Washington National Forest about an hour west of Staunton. The trail provides outstanding views of the surrounding areas and is easy enough that most SUVs and trucks should be able to complete without the ...
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Potts Mountain East is a 7-mile trail that runs through the Jefferson National Forest near Potts Mountain Jeep Trail. The trail differs from typical forest roads in the area, in that it follows a ridgeline and lacks the switchbacks that are common for Virginia forest roads. Potts East can be travele...
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This is a gravel FS road leading to prime trout water. It's a scenic short path off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Go to the end of the road and take a left onto Jennings Creek. The trout water parallels the road for a few miles. The water is stocked and there are 2 nearby campgrounds off Jennings Creek Ro...
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This is a dead-end route leading to a junction of 4 other trails. This route has only 2 dispersed sites. This is a maintained gravel forest service road and is primarily used for horseback riding on the gated trails. The surface is smooth gravel. Cell service is adequate at the end.
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Archer Run is a basic trail in Virginia's George Washington National Forest. It is mainly a dirt road, with some areas of minor rockiness. It meanders through the mountains of western Virginia, offering good views of the surrounding ridge lines and valleys. The trail has several switchbacks, which b...
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Petites Gap descends the northern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the parkway. After descending a few switchbacks, it parallels a fork of Elk Creek until leaving the National Forest. There are a couple of campsites along the way. Some are large enough for a vehicle, or possibly two. At least ...
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Bobblets Gap is a natural surface two-track that starts on the south side of the Blue Ridge near Montvale, Virginia, and traverses up the mountain. At the top, it goes under the Blue Ridge Parkway and back off the north side of the mountain range, where it intersects with the Appalachian Trail and a...
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This trail is a maintained gravel road that follows Irish Creek and offers multiple large camping areas with access to the water. It provides an easy and scenic drive, especially during the fall season. Gates are located at each end of the road, though no signage indicates when they close. This road...
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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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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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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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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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This is a rocky fire road in the George Washington National Forest, connecting Highway 60 to Wiggins Hill Road. It is typically unmaintained after rain or snow and you may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12" on the trail, including small ledges. The road is typically one to two...
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This forest road goes through part of the Monongahela National Forest and is an easy drive for any truck, small SUV, 4x4, or SxS. Beginning across the street from Stillwell Park, it shares an entrance with Stillwater Run Road (FS 304) but makes an immediate right fork following the Greenbriar River ...
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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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