Dobson Knob - FS 106

Total Miles
4.3

Technical Rating

1

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This out-and-back trail is a gravel-over-packed-dirt route beginning at Old North Carolina 105 and following a ridge with scenic views on both sides. Around 4.4 miles in, it narrows to a six-foot-wide path near a large camping area, then continues another 1.5 miles as the Mountains-to-Sea hiking trail. Numerous dispersed campsites can be found along Dobson Knob. The road is generally well-maintained, but becomes rougher beyond the seasonal gate.

Photos of Dobson Knob - FS 106

Dobson Knob - FS 106
Dobson Knob - FS 106

Difficulty

This gravel-over-hard-packed dirt road is mostly well maintained up to the seasonal gate (coordinates 35.82002, -81.95897). Beyond that point, the surface becomes more natural with small ruts and occasional mudholes after rain.

Technical Rating

1

Dobson Knob - FS 106 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

This route can be accessed via Old North Carolina 105.

Dobson Knob - FS 106 Map

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