Trail Overview

This area of the Chowan Swamp Gamelands is a seasonal trail that is open primarily during deer season. As the name suggests, one can expect to see a great many deer. Care should be taken not to strike deer with your vehicle. A wide array of other animals can be seen as well, including bears. Be mindful of gunshots during hunting season.

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Difficulty

The trail system is hard-packed dirt roads, and when dry, can be completed in any vehicle. During rain, the trail can become muddy and may require the use of 4WD.

Technical Rating

Paul

Jun 14, 2026

Open

Main gravel roads into the river are open. Sandy arterial roads are all gated today. If someone knows the schedule, please post. Looks fun, but this was a bust today.

Greg F

Dec 02, 2025

Open

Great, easy trail with some beautiful views. The eastern part of the loop is re-routed partially but very easy to follow. Trail could be done in a stock Subaru with a tiny bit of attention paid to some of the puddles.

Jason

Oct 25, 2025

Open

Jose Betancourt

Sep 28, 2025

Open

Easy trail to do, my friends and I stayed 2wd the entire time also our truck have street tires and no lift, super fun trail for a beginner and advanced drivers (important notice must of the trail has horse back riding signs) go slow during the day 😀

Will Garrett

Sep 21, 2025

Open

Greg F

Jul 31, 2025

Open

Gate closed/locked ~3-400 yards from boat ramp access

Will Garrett

Jun 22, 2025

Open

main Trail section was open, but side Hunter access roads were still gated off.

Jeff Roberts

Mar 30, 2025

Open

Over 2/3 of this trail is open (The part with the loop). The straight section is closed. No technical areas on this trail but still an enjoyable ride. There are some areas that could be muddy or slick after rainfall, but there were little or no ruts that we saw.

Will Garrett

Mar 01, 2025

Open

Seasonal closure for hunter access roads.

Casey Fitz

Feb 16, 2025

Open

Will Garrett

Jan 18, 2025

Open

Duke Earl

Oct 07, 2024

Open

Michael Mills

Feb 10, 2024

Open

Steve B

Dec 31, 2023

Open