Off-Road Trails in North Carolina

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Bogue Road Spur

This narrow double-track trail provides access to the Pettiford Creek State Forest, an area surrounded by Croatan National Forest. This state forest offers miles of trails ranging from sandy double tracks to deeper mud and…
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Total Miles

0.6

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Bogue road spur 2

Bogue road spur 2

This narrow double-track trail winds through Croatan National Forest and shares similarities with trails in Pettiford Creek State Forest, featuring loose sandy terrain, mud, and potential shallow water crossings. The trail begins with very loose…
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Total Miles

0.5

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Bogue Road Spur 3

This trail is an offshoot of Bogue Road Spur 2, featuring a sandy double-track path with a mix of obstacles, including loose sand, mud pits, and tight tree corridors. The trail begins with loose-packed sand,…
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Total Miles

0.9

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Brown Mountain Beech Road

Brown Mountain Beech Road

Brown Mountain Beech Road is a smaller section of a town road that goes through Pisgah National Forest and the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission. The road follows Wilson Creek and offers views of the…
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Total Miles

2.4

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Brown Mountain Trail 1

Brown Mountain Trail 1

The Brown Mountain OHV area is a predominantly SxS, ATV, and dirt biking system that offers a few miles of trail for full-size 4WD rigs. The trail starts as an easy rutted Forest Service-esque road…
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Total Miles

4.9

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Brown Mountain Trail 8

Brown Mountain Trail 8

Trail 8 is the second trail accessible to full-size vehicles in the Brown Mountain OHV area. The trail runs from about three-quarters of the way through Trail 1 and connects to the end of it,…
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Total Miles

0.6

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 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 Buzzard Roost Road

Buzzard Roost Road

While less exciting in terrain than the closely named Old Buzzard Roost Road, this route has some fantastic views and other exciting features. The road is mostly gravel, with a few sections holding water or…
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Total Miles

11.2

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Camp Chamblee

Camp Chamblee

This is a State Forest road that takes you directly to Camp Chamblee, a dispersed camping area within the State Forest. The road is a well-maintained dirt road suitable for any vehicle. Camping is free,…
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Total Miles

0.8

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Cape Hatteras 34 to 38 Avon Beach

Cape Hatteras 34 to 38 Avon Beach

This Beach access is only open from October 15- April 14. However, if you are there during this time it's a great way to access Avon Beach and have a front-row seat to an amazing…
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Total Miles

4.3

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Fall, Winter, Spring

Learn more about Cape Hatteras Ramp 2 to 4

Cape Hatteras Ramp 2 to 4

Cape Hatteras has many access points you can drive on the beach. Ramp 2 to 4 is just south of the town of Nag Head. 4x4 is required to be able to drive on the…
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Total Miles

2.6

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Cape Hatteras Ramp 23 to 25

Cape Hatteras Ramp 23 to 25

This is a beautiful sand beach that is a blast to ride on. Cape Hatteras has many access points you can drive on the beach. Ramp 23 is just south of the town of Rodanthe.…
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Total Miles

2.8

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Cape Hatteras Ramp 25 to 27

Cape Hatteras Ramp 25 to 27

This is a beautiful sand beach. Cape Hatteras has many access points you can drive on the beach. Ramp 25 is just south of the town of Rodanthe. 4x4 is required to be able to…
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Total Miles

2.3

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Cape Hatteras Ramp 30 to 32

Cape Hatteras Ramp 30 to 32

This is a beautiful beach that is a blast to ride on. Cape Hatteras has many access points you can drive on the beach. Ramp 30 to 32 is just north of Avon. 4x4 is…
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Total Miles

2.1

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Carpenter Road

Carpenter Road

Carpenter Road is a short connector between State Route 15 and Strausburg Lane, providing access from pavement to the southeastern portion of the game lands. The road is predominantly a double-track trail, with some narrower…
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Total Miles

2.2

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Cataloochee Creek Road

Cataloochee Creek Road

Cataloochee Creek Road is an easy gravel drive that provides access to one of the more historically rich areas in the region. The road is generally well-maintained and typically wide enough for two vehicles, making…
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Total Miles

1.8

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Cataloochee Turnpike to Big Creek

Cataloochee Turnpike to Big Creek

Gravel Road through the GSMNP Cataloochee area to Big Creek. The road is suitable for most vehicles, but higher clearance is recommended due to some rocky areas. The road will close during significant weather events…
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Total Miles

11.0

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Cathey's Creek Road - FS 471

Cathey's Creek Road - FS 471

Cathey's Creek Road (FS 471) is a quintessential 7.4-mile gravel route through the lush, high-canopy forests of the Pisgah National Forest. Starting off US Route 64, the trail maintains a steady, winding climb as it…
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Total Miles

7.4

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Chestnut Ridge Road/Auger Hole Road

Chestnut Ridge Road/Auger Hole Road

This out-and-back trail leads to a secluded camp spot on the Horsepasture River, which is a great place to take a dip on a hot summer day. It is tight with many switchbacks along the…
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Total Miles

6.4

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Chowan Game Lands - Bear Spotter

Chowan Game Lands - Bear Spotter

Bear Spotter is a seasonal section of trails in the Chowan Swamp Game Lands. It's a scenic area of the game lands that are generally only open during deer season. The trail starts at the…
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Total Miles

3.1

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Fall, Winter

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ATV trails in North Carolina

Learn more about 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 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

Learn more about 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

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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UTV/side-by-side trails in North Carolina

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10C

Total Miles

0.5

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Learn more about 1B

1B

Total Miles

4.9

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

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1B Shortcut

Total Miles

0.2

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Learn more about 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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