Off-Road Trails in North Carolina

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Learn more about Falls Dam Trail 96
Falls Dam Trail 96

Falls Dam Trail 96

Falls Dam trail is another easier trail in Uwharrie National Forest. It has views of the forest humps and a few optional challenges. For the most part, the trail is a shelf road in the…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Frisco Ramp 49
Frisco Ramp 49

Frisco Ramp 49

Frisco Ramp 49 is located by Frisco Campground in Cape Hatteras National Seashore. ORV permits need to be purchased to drive the many designated beach access points. Annual and 10-day permits may be purchased at…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS-576
FS-576

FS-576

FS-576 in Uwharrie National Forest, also known as Moccasin Cir, is a gravel road that splits the National Forest from east to west and dead-ends at the Deep Woods camp area. Along the way, there…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring
Learn more about Green River Rd
Green River Rd

Green River Rd

This is a short dirt and gravel trail that can be combined with Pinnacle Mt Rd to make a great loop. It runs along a small stream with great views or the stream and a…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hatteras Beach 55
Hatteras Beach 55

Hatteras Beach 55

Hatteras Beach Ramp 55 is at the southwest end of Hatteras and runs closest to Hatteras Inlet. Located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore, ORV permits need to be purchased to drive the many designated beach…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Holland Point
Holland Point

Holland Point

Holland Point is a quick out and back trail that rides along the edges of private property. This is an easy drive with only a few large potholes in the middle of the trail. Following…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Holston Hunter Trail
Holston Hunter Trail

Holston Hunter Trail

This easy off-road trail is located on the western side of the Croatan National Forest. Obstacles include a few potholes, and the trail is mostly gravel. There is one small muddy area that might be…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hurricane Creek
Hurricane Creek

Hurricane Creek

This is a one-way trail that you enter from the westbound lane of Interstate 40. The trail gets tight in many areas, there is not enough room to turn around. You will encounter steep drops…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Inside Road to Cape Point
Inside Road to Cape Point

Inside Road to Cape Point

Lighthouse road is a beach access road between Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Frisco Campground that offers challenging deep sand and whoops in some of the most remote areas of the island. If driving in the…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lake View Trail 69
Lake View Trail 69

Lake View Trail 69

Lake View Trail is an easier trail offering great views of Uwharrie National Forest and Badin Lake. A view of Badin Lake can be seen about halfway through the trail. Most of the trail is…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Long Point
Long Point

Long Point

Long Point is a wide and well-maintained access road to Long Point campsite along the White Oak River. This road can easily be driven in 2wd, but very large potholes need to be watched for…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Maple Sally
Maple Sally

Maple Sally

This dirt road is a scenic drive in the Grandfather District of Pisgah National Forest. It is open year-round and can be traveled in either direction. Gravel bikes and mountain bikes are popular on this…
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Total Miles
20.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Middle Little
Middle Little

Middle Little

Beautiful single-vehicle width track through the forest. The entry/exit route to the northwest is very, very corrugated. But to the south, you'll find one of the widest and smoothest unpaved roads in the country. The…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about NC12 - Carova 4x4 Beach
NC12 - Carova 4x4 Beach

NC12 - Carova 4x4 Beach

The Carova 4x4 Beach is the northernmost portion of NC-12, which runs along North Carolina's Outer Banks. The pavement ends in the town of Corolla, at which point a 4WD vehicle is mandatory in order…
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Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about North River Rd to Upper Santeetlah - 81
North River Rd to Upper Santeetlah - 81

North River Rd to Upper Santeetlah - 81

This trek starts at North River which is a well-maintained gravel road and then transitions to the Upper Santeetlah(81) trail which is less maintained. The Upper Santeetlah is not too bad and can be navigated…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ocean Pearl Road - The Gauntlet
Ocean Pearl Road - The Gauntlet

Ocean Pearl Road - The Gauntlet

The Gauntlet is a short section of Ocean Pearl Road in Carova/The Outer Banks that's a notorious stretch of water and mud pits. The depth and difficulty of the gauntlet depend largely on recent rainfall.…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Old Buzzard Roost Road
Old Buzzard Roost Road

Old Buzzard Roost Road

Old Buzzard Roost Road is a nice adventure just a few miles from the interstate. You'll travel under the shadow of Mt. Sterling as you cross a few creeks and traverse switchbacks until you reach…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Old NC 105
Old NC 105

Old NC 105

Old NC-105 is a popular trail and is most well-known for its outstanding views of the Linville Gorge. It offers unparalleled views of the gorge and of Table Rock Mountain. There are numerous overlooks and…
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Total Miles
14.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Pinicale Mt Rd
Pinicale Mt Rd

Pinicale Mt Rd

This is an easy, mostly gravel and dirt trail. It has some small rocks and holes throughout, and good views in the winter when the trees are bare. It has wildlife land and public lands…
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Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pinnacle - SCAR Alternate
Pinnacle - SCAR Alternate

Pinnacle - SCAR Alternate

If you're looking for a scenic side trip on the South Carolina Adventure Route this trail might be for you. It runs along the outskirts of the Dupont State Forest and provides ridgetop views. The…
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Total Miles
20.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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