Off-Road Trails Near Cowan, Tennessee

IMPORTANT: This trail is only open during Tennessee hunting seasons, typically from mid-August through late May. Visitors should reference the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website for current access dates and regulations before visiting. Turnpike Road is a 2.5-mile gravel trail that leads int...
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IMPORTANT: This trail is only open during Tennessee hunting seasons, typically from mid-August through late May. Visitors should reference the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website for current access dates and regulations before visiting. Joe Carter Way is a 1.6-mile dirt trail that branches o...
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Old Rowe Gap Road is a steep, winding trail that branches off Rowe Gap Road and connects to Iron Gap Road. At the south end, you’ll find Miller Gap Overlook, a great spot to stop and take in the scenic beauty of the Cumberland Plateau. The trail surface is a mix of loose gravel, sections of tar-and-...
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IMPORTANT: This trail is only open during Tennessee hunting seasons, typically from mid-August through late May. Visitors should reference the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website for current access dates and regulations before visiting. Bear Hollow Road is a 2.5-mile gravel trail that leads ...
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IMPORTANT: This trail is only open during Tennessee hunting seasons, typically from mid-August through late May. Visitors should reference the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website for current access dates and regulations before visiting. Paint Rock Trail is a 3-mile gravel trail that leads in...
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This trail has off-camber terrain and deep ruts with some mud holes along the way up. Once there, it is a beautiful view of the valley and mountains! Also, a short walk to the right at the trail's end will take you to a waterfall. If it has rained, it's an especially beautiful sight.
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IMPORTANT: This trail is only open during Tennessee hunting seasons, typically from mid-August through late May. Visitors should reference the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website for current access dates and regulations before visiting. Poplar Springs Road is a 3.2-mile gravel trail that lea...
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Some dirt and gravel road with washouts and ruts some of which are very deep. Must have a winch and off-road tires as the terrain varies. Mud holes that can be very deep. Several technical rocky climbs along the way and due to elevation changes, may need a spotter to see the line to get through with...
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This is a bi-directional trail that connects Little Coon River Trail to Poplar Springs Trail. When running from Little Coon River Trail, you will start out by climbing up an area of large slick rock and dirt. Some areas on the elevation change will be loose rock that can cause some traction issues. ...
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This trail can be run in either direction but is best run from North to South. Starting at the North part you will head South. The trail is mostly down the mountain. There are areas that have large mud areas that will be slick and can be deep depending on the time of year. A few areas have some dro...
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This trail is I bi-directional trail that connects the start of the James D. Martin Skyline WMA to the Upper Ridge Trail and Mountain Bypass Trail. This is an easy-to-moderate trail with multiple water crossings. The water level is dependent upon the season and the recent rain. More water will be in...
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This trail is smoother than the surrounding trails it connects to. Once you come off the Evans Ridge Trail, you can turn left and continue onto many other trails. If you take a left, you can also exit the area and reach the main road. Continuing left onto the Upper Ridge Trail, you'll encounter a va...
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This Trail connects near the end of the Tate's Cove trail to the intersection of Upper Ridge Trail and Little Coon River Trail. This is a bi-directional trail but there are very few places that two vehicles will be able to pass. The trail section closest to Tate's Cove Trail starts out by going thro...
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3 - Major Tom is an excellent trail on the more casual side that can be underestimated. At the same time, Major Tom is a more accessible trail that can sometimes lead to complacency for a starter vehicle or one with less ground clearance. You may, for example, find yourself hung up on your different...
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Trail 90 is a steep, winding trail at the top of the park with a lot of rock obstacles approaching 2 to 3 feet tall. 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 ch...
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AOP Trail 4 - Mars is a short and simple connector trail that features a hard-packed route with lots of smaller rocks with little to no mud. While Trail 4 - Mars does not have any difficult features, it is a great trail to tie into others to make a good cruising route.
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JW1 is a short, steep trail that connects Trails 4 and 17. Its main obstacle is a deep rut in a turn at the top of the hill. 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 Tr...
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AOP Trail 5 - Lifeform is a peaceful uphill climbing connector trail. Trail 5 features small rocks, exposed roots, and curving bends that bring you out to Trail 3. During the spring and summer, you will have a dense overhead canopy that shades you from the blistering Tennessee heat which makes for ...
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Trail 14 snakes through the top of the park, connecting Trails 1 and 3, and is a mix of rocky climbs and smooth dirt. 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, and trail conditions can chan...
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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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This trail has off-camber terrain and deep ruts with some mud holes along the way up. Once there, it is a beautiful view of the valley and mountains! Also, a short walk to the right at the trail's end will take you to a waterfall. If it has rained, it's an especially beautiful sight.
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Some dirt and gravel road with washouts and ruts some of which are very deep. Must have a winch and off-road tires as the terrain varies. Mud holes that can be very deep. Several technical rocky climbs along the way and due to elevation changes, may need a spotter to see the line to get through with...
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3 - Major Tom is an excellent trail on the more casual side that can be underestimated. At the same time, Major Tom is a more accessible trail that can sometimes lead to complacency for a starter vehicle or one with less ground clearance. You may, for example, find yourself hung up on your different...
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Trail 90 is a steep, winding trail at the top of the park with a lot of rock obstacles approaching 2 to 3 feet tall. 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 ch...
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This trail has off-camber terrain and deep ruts with some mud holes along the way up. Once there, it is a beautiful view of the valley and mountains! Also, a short walk to the right at the trail's end will take you to a waterfall. If it has rained, it's an especially beautiful sight.
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Some dirt and gravel road with washouts and ruts some of which are very deep. Must have a winch and off-road tires as the terrain varies. Mud holes that can be very deep. Several technical rocky climbs along the way and due to elevation changes, may need a spotter to see the line to get through with...
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This trail can be run in either direction but is best run from North to South. Starting at the North part you will head South. The trail is mostly down the mountain. There are areas that have large mud areas that will be slick and can be deep depending on the time of year. A few areas have some dro...
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3 - Major Tom is an excellent trail on the more casual side that can be underestimated. At the same time, Major Tom is a more accessible trail that can sometimes lead to complacency for a starter vehicle or one with less ground clearance. You may, for example, find yourself hung up on your different...
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