Off-Road Trails Near Palmer, Tennessee

Drops off the mountain from the main overlook and goes to the southeastern end of Coalmont OHV. Along the way, there are 4 creek crossings, but the first creek crossing is usually dry. The train is really rocky and some rocks are as high as 24 inches. This is the longest single Trail at Coalmont OHV...
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Trail 2 Blue has 8 creek crossings and lots of rock climbs, up to 24 inches high. The trail can be accessed from Trail 13, Trail 1, and Trail 2 Green. There is a long hill that has quite a few tight switchbacks, and elevation changes over 400 feet.
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Trail 11 Green traverses from Trail 2 Green to Trail 13. The trail has gentle slopes and a few rocky spots along the way. There is an overlook spot through the trees that you can hike to. The pipeline is crossed along the trail and comes to Trail 13 on the pipeline.
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Located in the Heart of Grundy County, come see what Coalmont OHV is about! This trail connects the camping and parking area to the beautiful overlook and the beginning of Trail 1. The overlook on this trail is the best view at Coalmont OHV. It is easily accessed in almost any vehicle.
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Trail 15 leaves the parking and camping area and loops back to the overlook road. Along the way, trails 16 and 17 intersect and branch off. The trail has a few mud holes but nothing too difficult. Makes a good tail to warm up your equipment and start your adventure at Coalmont OHV.
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Trail 17 goes from Trail 15 to Trail 1. Along the way, you will encounter steep hill climbs and descents. There are rocks up to 18 inches tall to climb over. The trail goes out to the bluff and drops off the hill, where it circles around the bottom and then climbs up to a beautiful overlook. At the ...
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Trail 2 Green goes from Trail 3 to Trail 2 Blue and Trail 11. The trail is easy to travel and has smooth dirt most of the way with very few rocks. There is a small spring crossing along the trail and one overlook along the trail. There are quite of few other trails that branch off of this trail.
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Right-of-way trail to get to and from Coalmont OHV from Company Farm Road. This. makes a great cut-through if you want a faster way to town to get more supplies. You will need an off-highway tag if you plan on going to town on your machine.
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Coppinger Cove is a wonderful trail with a mix of everything, dirt, rocks, mud, and water. The kick-off of this trail is a water crossing, one small obstacle that leads to a longer water crossing. From there you will continue to go up the trail going north running parallel to Little Sequatchie River...
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This is a very level and maintained road that any vehicle should be able to travel. This is the main road through Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area that you will use to access all of the other trails. There are some great views of Signal Mountain and the surrounding area from this trail. At t...
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This is a challenging trail but doable with a high-clearance vehicle as long as you choose very specific lines. We did this trail in a stock Jeep Gladiator with 33" tires with no lift and only maxed out our clearance one time. Before starting this trail remember, trail difficulty is subjective and l...
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Sulfer Branch Road is an easy single-lane gravel trail that is roughly two miles and takes about half an hour to complete. Multiple 2 Wheel Drive vehicles were on this trail, including minivans and small cars, along with many side-by-sides, 4-wheelers, and dirt bikes. This road winds through the for...
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Inman Point Road is a scenic and moderately challenging trail nestled in the heart of Prentice Cooper State Forest. The trail kicks off with a steady incline featuring a mix of dirt and embedded rock—some of which reach up to 18 inches in size. After the initial climb, the trail levels out into a w...
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Shingle Loop is a short but fun 1.5-mile trail nestled in the heart of Prentice Cooper State Forest. Despite its compact distance, this loop delivers a variety of terrain and challenges that make it well worth the drive. The trail features multiple elevation changes and a series of scenic “S” turns ...
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East Brow Road is an easy single-lane gravel trail that is roughly two miles and takes about half an hour to complete. The road is well-maintained and winds through the forest, with one spot along the trail that could be difficult without higher ground clearance. The trail has a spot where you can s...
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Moore Road is a narrow, single-track dirt trail tucked within the scenic woods of Prentice Cooper State Forest. It begins as a well-maintained path but quickly transitions into more technical terrain as you descend through a curved section with a 12-inch drop and deep V-notch ruts — a spot that dema...
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There is a pond with a large parking area near the beginning of this trail. The trail is easy to navigate in the dry but would become more of a challenge in the rain. We saw several deer while driving. There's a nice view of the surrounding mountains near the top. We had cell service most of the tim...
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The trail is mostly a narrow single track but traffic is two-way so be mindful of that. This trail, as with all the trails in Prentice Cooper, is a very nice drive in the woods. You need some clearance on this trail mostly due to the hills having large humps and needing a higher break-over angle. Th...
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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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AOP's trail 2 - Convergence is an easy route that peels off of trail 1 - Launch Pad and curves around towards the buggy side of the park. Trail 2 is a convergence point for water that runs off the mountain and feeds into the nearby Battle Creek. Convergence features a hard-packed dirt, with little t...
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Drops off the mountain from the main overlook and goes to the southeastern end of Coalmont OHV. Along the way, there are 4 creek crossings, but the first creek crossing is usually dry. The train is really rocky and some rocks are as high as 24 inches. This is the longest single Trail at Coalmont OHV...
Learn more about Coalmont OHV Trail 1 Blue

Trail 2 Blue has 8 creek crossings and lots of rock climbs, up to 24 inches high. The trail can be accessed from Trail 13, Trail 1, and Trail 2 Green. There is a long hill that has quite a few tight switchbacks, and elevation changes over 400 feet.
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Trail 11 Green traverses from Trail 2 Green to Trail 13. The trail has gentle slopes and a few rocky spots along the way. There is an overlook spot through the trees that you can hike to. The pipeline is crossed along the trail and comes to Trail 13 on the pipeline.
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Located in the Heart of Grundy County, come see what Coalmont OHV is about! This trail connects the camping and parking area to the beautiful overlook and the beginning of Trail 1. The overlook on this trail is the best view at Coalmont OHV. It is easily accessed in almost any vehicle.
Learn more about Coalmont OHV Main Road

Drops off the mountain from the main overlook and goes to the southeastern end of Coalmont OHV. Along the way, there are 4 creek crossings, but the first creek crossing is usually dry. The train is really rocky and some rocks are as high as 24 inches. This is the longest single Trail at Coalmont OHV...
Learn more about Coalmont OHV Trail 1 Blue

Trail 2 Blue has 8 creek crossings and lots of rock climbs, up to 24 inches high. The trail can be accessed from Trail 13, Trail 1, and Trail 2 Green. There is a long hill that has quite a few tight switchbacks, and elevation changes over 400 feet.
Learn more about Coalmont Trail 2 Blue

Trail 11 Green traverses from Trail 2 Green to Trail 13. The trail has gentle slopes and a few rocky spots along the way. There is an overlook spot through the trees that you can hike to. The pipeline is crossed along the trail and comes to Trail 13 on the pipeline.
Learn more about Coalmont Trail 11 Green

Located in the Heart of Grundy County, come see what Coalmont OHV is about! This trail connects the camping and parking area to the beautiful overlook and the beginning of Trail 1. The overlook on this trail is the best view at Coalmont OHV. It is easily accessed in almost any vehicle.
Learn more about Coalmont OHV Main Road