Off-Road Trails Near Sewanee, Tennessee

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. Joe Carter Way is a 1.6-mile dirt trail that branches o...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 6 - Descension is a mild downhill trail that starts off as a dirt flat, and ends with a deeply rutted and eroded section. The bottom half rut also has an exposed tree root. You have 3 options: Straddle the rut, stay on the high side of the rut if you have a narrow enough wheelbase, or get...
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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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AOP trail 11 - Ground Control is like a child's roller coaster- slightly uphill then back down over and over. Trail 11 - Ground Control has concentrated clusters of rock, however none are difficult to traverse. One section does show some larger rocks that could scuff up the oil pans on a low-clearan...
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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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AOP Trail 8 - Megabit is a root-filled trail from topsoil that has washed down the mountain leaving the toes of the trees exposed throughout. Overall the trail is a very easy connector trail with the exception of one spot in the middle with an exposed rock, and the entrance to the trail that is mild...
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AOP 7 - Ascension can be quite a slippery slope when wet. When the trail is dry it is a fun hill climb for all vehicle types. Trail 7 - Ascension features two uphill climbs with two distinct turns. The first climb and turn is well packed with softball to volleyball-sized rock for increased traction....
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Trail 30 is a rocky trail with some steep climbs that runs roughly parallel to JW4. Many rocks are roughly 2 feet or taller. 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 condition...
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AOP 1 - Launchpad begins with a fine dirt-filled trail with a slight uphill climb. Once you make it to Area 51, there is lots of loose rock that makes you feel like you're driving on a cobblestone road. From this point on, the trail features hard-packed dirt, with scattered shallow mud holes. At the...
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AOP trail 9 - Little Dipper is a full loop trail that connects back to itself, but also connects to a few other more difficult trails. Trail 9 - Little Dipper is mostly flat throughout with little to no obstacles. The loose dirt and light gravel is compact from one end to the other.
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Trail 12 is a short wooded trail near Trails 1 and 15. It is gently rolling with a few deep mudholes to contend with; most of them have bypasses. 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, a...
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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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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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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.
Learn more about Overlook

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...
Learn more about Powerline to Jumpoff Road

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...
Learn more about 3 - Major Tom

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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