Off-Road Trails Near Thorsby, Alabama

FS 423 is a relatively short trail that crosses a portion of the Talladega National Forest near Centreville, Alabama. Highway 82 provides easy access from the north. Within the Talladega National Forest, camping is not truly dispersed; it must be done at a handful of designated primitive camping are...
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FS 426, locally known as Perry Mountain Road, is an easy dirt/gravel track through the Talladega National Forest. There is an old fire tower overlooking the area. There are also a few other tracks that break off of Perry Mountain Road. Some of these are seasonal. Overall, the trail is well-maintaine...
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FS 421 is located in the Talladega National Forest; it is a maintained forest service road. Occasionally, it has washouts and trees down on the road. Most vehicles will make it with no problem; it does have a few sandy spots. It's a nice, quiet ride with the potential to see wildlife.
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Maddox Cut is a relatively well-maintained forest service road in the Talladega National Forest. It does get muddy and rutted out during the wet season, but still nothing a car can't handle. Log trucks could enter road, so be cautious of them. Overall, this trail is a nice, quiet little drive throug...
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FS 412 is a fairly short, well-maintained service road through the Talladega National Forest. Motor vehicle use in the Talladega National Forest is limited to street-legal “plated” vehicles. One of the interesting things about this trail is that it provides access to a public shooting range and also...
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This trail is short, but it is a pretty fun little section of this road in the Talladega National Forest. Some spots its wide enough for two vehicles, and in others, it's only wide enough for one. This road does not appear to be maintained; I would recommend a vehicle with some ground clearance. The...
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Oneal, also known as FS 418 is a forest service road in the Talladega National Forest. It does get some serious washes at times. The forest service was out making repairs and installing water drainage culverts while we were there. A fun little road turning up thru the hills. Look out for washes, rut...
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Easy mixed gravel and dirt road open year-round that runs through a wildlife management area located near Prattville. Expect some mud during the wet season but nothing too bad. Some small elevation changes and small rutted areas. Abundant wildlife and seasonal trails branch off of the main trail. Se...
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FS 742 connects FS 743 in the southeast with County Road 44 in the northwest. Only street-legal “plated” vehicles are allowed. Travelling northwest from FS 743, it begins as a well-graded gravel road, which gently runs through a forest of small pines mixed with a few small hardwoods. Things start of...
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US Forest Service Road 724 in the Oakmulgee division of the Talladega National Forest offers stunning forest views, ample wildlife viewing opportunities, and exciting trail riding experiences. There are several excellent dispersed camping spots along the course of the road. Both the East and West tr...
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FS 700 sits within the Talladega National Forest, with the northern two-thirds of the route passing through the Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Only street-legal, "plated" vehicles are allowed on this route. The southern entry is paved but transitions to dirt upon entering the Talladega Na...
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While FS 723 is located in the Talladega National Forest, it’s also situated within the Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). During hunting season, be aware of and respectful toward hunters who will likely be in the area. Additionally, only road-legal, “plated” vehicles are allowed in this area...
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USFSR #601 Wiregrass begins at the South end on AL 148 just outside of Sylacauga. It is a winding gravel road with shallow mud holes scattered throughout from the various creeks that overflow onto the road, such as Tallaseehatchee Creek and Bulls Creek. It offers a few side trails that will take you...
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Serving as one of the main North-South routes, USFS 726, or Phalen Spur, runs through the heart of Oakmulgee WMA within the Talledega National Forest. USFS 726 is an easy ride, with most of the road being wide enough for two cars. Regularly maintained, Phalen Spur offers ample opportunity to take in...
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USFSR #616 Rocky Mount is an easy, well-maintained road inside the heart of the Hollins Wildlife Management Area. It begins off of USFSR #607 Bulls Gap. At the southernmost end there is a small campground that is common to the local hunters and campers alike. It consists of improved primitive campsi...
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USFSR #607 Bulls Gap Trail head is a popular trail for birdwatchers, bicyclist, hikers and other nature lovers. Be sure to exercise caution and share the road! This trail offers scenic views and easy riding. Creeks and streams flow abundantly from water rushing down Horn Mountain, which is located i...
Learn more about USFSR #607 Bulls Gap

600-1 and its partner trail 600-2 are the most common trails in Alabama that are on public lands. People come from all over to see the scenic views and to see what the trail is all about. The trail begins just outside the small town of Sylacauga, nestled in the hills of the Millerville community. It...
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Davenport road (687) is a well-maintained road that crosses the southern portion of the Talladega National Forest. Throughout this route, you will encounter seasonal scenery as well as other roads that are available for exploring. Vehicles with lower clearance should not have any issues passing thro...
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FS-707 / Bishop Road is in the Talladega National Forest. It also forms part of the northern edge of the Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). During hunting season, be aware of and respectful toward hunters who will likely be in the area. Additionally, only road-legal, “plated” vehicles are all...
Learn more about Bishop Road - FS 707

This route is not well maintained and open seasonally. Under wet conditions, drivers could encounter slick and muddy conditions. High-clearance vehicles with four-wheel drive and good tires could be required for portions of this route. Under dry conditions, one could encounter some difficulty maneuv...
Learn more about Reservoir Road (621c)

Trail 31 has a lot of rock obstacles going up and down the mountain. It starts from the top of Clay Hill and goes about a mile to connect you to trail 24. Most of the areas that have any major obstacles have some bypasses to go around. There are some deep ruts in some areas on this trail. Vehicles o...
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This is a main road that goes around the whole outside of the grid. This trail connects you to all of the trails in the park. There is no difficulty on this route, but you do need to follow the speed limit posted, 15 miles per hour, because of safety and wild animals. There are a lot of intersection...
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Trail 31 is a moderatly easy trail with one exception of a pretty decent hill climb with some rocks at the top. The trail is set wide throughout the whole way, with no tight squeezes. It is a bypass trail for a section of Trail 31. It also intersects with Trail 23.
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This trail is mostly gravel and dirt road. The speed limit is 15 mph and is regulated by park security. This trail will take you from the main office to the left and right side of the grid. You will take this route to get to any of the rental bunkers, or campsites.
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Trail 31 has a lot of rock obstacles going up and down the mountain. It starts from the top of Clay Hill and goes about a mile to connect you to trail 24. Most of the areas that have any major obstacles have some bypasses to go around. There are some deep ruts in some areas on this trail. Vehicles o...
Learn more about 31

This is a main road that goes around the whole outside of the grid. This trail connects you to all of the trails in the park. There is no difficulty on this route, but you do need to follow the speed limit posted, 15 miles per hour, because of safety and wild animals. There are a lot of intersection...
Learn more about 18

Trail 31 is a moderatly easy trail with one exception of a pretty decent hill climb with some rocks at the top. The trail is set wide throughout the whole way, with no tight squeezes. It is a bypass trail for a section of Trail 31. It also intersects with Trail 23.
Learn more about 31A

This trail is mostly gravel and dirt road. The speed limit is 15 mph and is regulated by park security. This trail will take you from the main office to the left and right side of the grid. You will take this route to get to any of the rental bunkers, or campsites.
Learn more about 20 Main