Off-Road Trails in North Carolina

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10C

10C

Trail 10C at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park is a 0.5-mile, one-way route traveling east to west, beginning with a steep climb followed by a more gradual descent. The initial ascent includes a more difficult, steep…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 11C
11C

11C

Trail 11C at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park is a 2-mile, dirt bike-only single-track trail with directional travel from east to west and a few bailout points. Accessed from SxS trail 10C, it is blocked by…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 1A
1A

1A

Trail 1A is a difficult and narrow ATV trail open to vehicles 50" or less. The trail winds through a lush forest, crossing small creeks and constantly weaving against the mountainside, often with blind corners.…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
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1B

1B

Trail 1B travels one-way east to west, starting at the intersection with 1B Upper. After about a quarter mile, riders reach the "Roller Coaster Drop," a steep, blunt bedrock shelf approximately two feet high, with…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
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1B Shortcut

1B Shortcut

The 1B Shortcut is a short, less-than-quarter-mile connector trail linking two segments of Trail 1B. It cuts approximately two miles off the main 1B loop. The trail features a mostly smooth, gradual surface with one…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
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1B Upper

1B Upper

Trail 1B Upper is a short, one-way counterclockwise loop under half a mile long, branching off Trail 2C. The first half features a steep uphill climb with minor embedded rock layers and sharp corners, followed…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 1C
1C

1C

This 1.4-mile off-road trail at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park near Taylorsville, North Carolina, offers an easy, scenic ride for SxS vehicles, ATVs, and dirt bikes. Starting and ending at the main staging area, the loop…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
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1C (Intermediate)

1C (Intermediate)

Trail 1C at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park is a 3-mile intermediate loop branching off Trail 4C, traveling in a clockwise direction. This engaging route features frequent rock obstacles, steep hill climbs with moderate embedded rocks,…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 1C (Part 2)
1C (Part 2)

1C (Part 2)

This segment of Trail 1C is a wide, one-way OHV route traveling east to west through the trees. The trail features a mix of mild embedded rock layers, shelfy traverses, and big, wide corners with…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 1C Shortcut
1C Shortcut

1C Shortcut

This short dirt bike-only trail at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park is a fun challenge for more experienced riders. It's a quick quarter-mile climb, gaining about 245 feet as it winds up a narrow ravine. Expect…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 2A Hang Glide Hill
2A Hang Glide Hill

2A Hang Glide Hill

Trail 2A, ridden west to east, serves as an Office Bailout option after you are 8.5 miles into the 11-mile 1A OHV route. It features a steep descent dropping 270 feet in elevation over less…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 2B
2B

2B

Trail 2B at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park is a one-way, counterclockwise dirt bike only loop starting just after the Roller Coaster Drop on Trail 1B. The 2-mile route begins with a steep half-mile climb on…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
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2C

2C

Trail 2C at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park is a 2.8-mile, easy SxS loop beginning and ending at the main staging area. Riders experience a gradual ascent for the first half, followed by a smooth descent,…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 390 - Daniel
390 - Daniel

390 - Daniel

Expert riders only! Daniel is one of 3 trails that start with a "D" that the locals know well. This trail sees frequent rollovers and vehicle damage, resulting in its "Black" trail rating. Daniel starts…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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3B

3B

Trail 3B is a short, one-way route traveling north to south, designed to cut approximately one mile off of Trail 1B. It features a steep descent, dropping around 160 feet of elevation in less than…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
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4B

4B

Trail 4B at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park is a directional, one-way route traveling northwest to southeast, serving as a bailout from Trail 1B to return toward the office and staging area. This half-mile trail features…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 4C
4C

4C

Trail 4C at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park is a 0.7-mile one-way descent traveling north to south, connecting Trails 1C and 2C. The trail features a steeper grade in sections, with small embedded rocks, waterbars, and…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 5583
5583

5583

The trail at the time was snow-covered (approximately 3-4 inches) but it is mostly a dirt/mud trail. I didn't encounter anything that a normal 4x4 couldn't handle. The trail from the road is mostly uphill.…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about 5B
5B

5B

Trail 5B is a directional single-track route traveling north to south, offering a technical challenge for dirt bike riders. Most of the 1.2-mile route is a very steep descent. The trail features embedded root bands…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 6A
6A

6A

Trail 6A marks the bottom and most challenging portion of the Trail 6 loop. This half-mile segment delivers a steep, punchy climb, gaining around 340 feet of elevation from west to east. It kicks off…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
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ATV trails in North Carolina

Learn more about Buck Knob Trail 11
Buck Knob Trail 11

Buck Knob Trail 11

Trail 11 features a shelfy traverse up the mountainside with a mix of small rocks, embedded rock layers, sticks, small roots, and occasional moisture. Multiple flat embedded rock slabs make it more interesting without adding…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Creek Office Return
Creek Office Return

Creek Office Return

This two-way trail at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park begins on the west side at the intersection of Trails 1A, 2A, and 1B. The route starts off narrow between dense bushes before opening slightly as it…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Deep Gap - FR 71
Deep Gap - FR 71

Deep Gap - FR 71

The Deep Gap Trail, also known as FR 71, takes you from US 64 up into the mountains to the Deep Gap hiking trail in the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina. There are several…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Dickey Bell Trail 91
Dickey Bell Trail 91

Dickey Bell Trail 91

Dickey Bell is the second most challenging trail in Uwharrie National Forest and the only Jeep Badge of Honor Trail in North Carolina. The majority of the trail is an easy trail with small humps…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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UTV/side-by-side trails in North Carolina

Learn more about 10C
10C

10C

Trail 10C at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park is a 0.5-mile, one-way route traveling east to west, beginning with a steep climb followed by a more gradual descent. The initial ascent includes a more difficult, steep…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 1B
1B

1B

Trail 1B travels one-way east to west, starting at the intersection with 1B Upper. After about a quarter mile, riders reach the "Roller Coaster Drop," a steep, blunt bedrock shelf approximately two feet high, with…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 1B Shortcut
1B Shortcut

1B Shortcut

The 1B Shortcut is a short, less-than-quarter-mile connector trail linking two segments of Trail 1B. It cuts approximately two miles off the main 1B loop. The trail features a mostly smooth, gradual surface with one…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 1B Upper
1B Upper

1B Upper

Trail 1B Upper is a short, one-way counterclockwise loop under half a mile long, branching off Trail 2C. The first half features a steep uphill climb with minor embedded rock layers and sharp corners, followed…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
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