Pettiford Creek Trail 6

Total Miles 0.6
Technical Rating
3 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This offshoot from the Pettiford Creek Main Trail connects to the Pettiford Creek Eastern Entrance. The trail consists primarily of sandy double-track, with a few scattered mud pits that add some challenge but are smaller than most in Pettiford Creek State Forest, making this route relatively easy. While there are a few narrow sections, they are manageable even for full-size vehicles. A small stretch of loose sand is present, but is less challenging than other areas in the forest. Several offshoots can be found along the way, including Pettiford Creek Trail 8. Toward the end, the trail forks, leading to the Pettiford Creek Eastern Entrance--one of the best trails in the forest--or Pettiford Creek Trail 7, which features a very narrow water crossing that may be impassable for full-size vehicles.

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Difficulty

This is one of the easier trails in the area however, there are a few mud pits that range in difficulty depending on the time of the year and rainfall. Along with the mud pits, loose sand at the beginning of the trail can pose a challenge of its own.

Technical Rating

3

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Nova Check
Sep 28, 2025
Open
Probably the most fun we had out in the area. Tons of perfect sized whoops! Very fun!
Michael Whitney
Aug 19, 2025
Open
Nice trail, tight, grassy, bumpy, good for any 4x4. Turned around at the daunting black water turn off to the right.

Pettiford Creek Trail 6 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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  • Full Width

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