Off-Road Trails in North Carolina

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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 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 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

Learn more about Chowan Gamelands - Deer Spotter

Chowan Gamelands - Deer Spotter

This area of the Chowan Swamp Gamelands is a seasonal trail that is open primarily during deer season. As the name suggests, one can expect to see a great many deer. Care should be taken…
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Total Miles

8.2

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Winter

Learn more about Chowan Swamp Gamelands

Chowan Swamp Gamelands

The Chowan Swamp Gamelands are a state-administered game area in Gates County, North Carolina. The trail system is seasonal, and one can expect various areas to be open or closed depending on what hunting season…
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Total Miles

5.2

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Winter

Learn more about Cold Spring Gap Road

Cold Spring Gap Road

Cold Spring Gap Road - CR 4663 is a well-maintained two-way gravel road on the northeast end and not quite as smooth on the southwest entrance, which is labeled Wolf Mountain Road - CR 4663C.…
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Total Miles

6.0

Tech Rating

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Learn more about Cowee Bald

Cowee Bald

This trail features elevation changes, switchbacks, some rocky terrain, a few washboard areas, and blind curves with potential oncoming vehicles. The path is one vehicle wide with places to pass. Not a high degree of…
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Total Miles

6.9

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 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 Creek Side Scenic Drive

Creek Side Scenic Drive

This beautiful "Creek-Side Dirt trail is a must if you like driving on forest roads and you like the view/sound of the roaring creeks. If you ever plan to go to Max Patch (360 views…
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Total Miles

6.3

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Crooked Road

Crooked Road

Crooked Road is primarily a hard-packed double-track road that provides access to the Croatan National Forest game lands. Coming from Tootle Road and taking a left at the intersection, will lead to the highway, although…
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Total Miles

1.5

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Deaton Lane

Deaton Lane

Deaton Lane is a sandy Forest Service road located on the eastern side of the Sandhills Game Lands. While many of the major roads in this area are fairly easy, this route presents a few…
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Total Miles

3.7

Tech Rating

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 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 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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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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