Off-Road Trails in North Carolina

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Fires Creek - FS 340

Fires Creek 340 is an out-and-back trail that wanders through the Nantahala National Forest. It starts at a day-use picnic area and follows Fires Creek the entire time, with access points along the way. The…
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Total Miles

10.5

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Flat Branch

Flat Branch

Flat Branch is a short out-and-back gravel route located within Pisgah Game Land, offering a straightforward drive with a clearly defined endpoint. The road is well-maintained with a consistent gravel surface, making it accessible for…
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Total Miles

1.7

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Flat Top Road

Flat Top Road

Flat Top Road is an easy gravel route that offers a relaxed drive with gentle grades and rolling elevation changes. The road is mostly single lane but includes plenty of pull-off areas for passing, making…
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Total Miles

2.1

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Fox Camp - FS 954

Fox Camp - FS 954

This short trail leads to two small campsites and a hiking trail. It offers a fun drive with a few mildly technical sections that require moderate ground clearance. The trail begins with a narrow, winding…
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Total Miles

0.5

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 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

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about FS 206 Spur 1

FS 206 Spur 1

This trail branches off Pettiford Creek - FS 206 and winds through Croatan National Forest land. The majority of the route is relatively easy but includes a few minor challenges. Some sections feature loose sand,…
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Total Miles

0.6

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about FS 206 Spur 2

FS 206 Spur 2

This trail is another offshoot of Pettiford Creek FS 206 and consists of a sandy double track that winds through Croatan National Forest, offering access to Pettiford Creek. While slightly more challenging than FS 206,…
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Total Miles

0.5

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about FS 206 Spur 3

FS 206 Spur 3

This offshoot branches from FS 206 Spur 2 and Pettiford Creek. It's a sandy double-track trail that offers an enjoyable and relatively easy drive. While a few spots may become muddy after recent rainfall, the…
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Total Miles

0.4

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about FS 496

FS 496

This Forest Service road is a well-maintained gravel route over hard-packed dirt with occasional small washes, typically less than a foot deep. It features multiple switchbacks bordered by scenic gorges on both sides and may…
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Total Miles

7.3

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about FS 982 Campsite Offshoot

FS 982 Campsite Offshoot

This trail is a short offshoot from Mortimer Piedmont - FS 982. The western entrance starts at the back of a campsite along FS 982, while the eastern entrance is slightly hidden due to overgrown…
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Total Miles

0.2

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 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

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring

Learn more about Globe Road

Globe Road

Globe Road is a well-maintained dirt road that serves as a connector between Blowing Rock and Upton, linking the northern section of Pisgah National Forest to its more central areas where additional trails are found.…
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Total Miles

5.4

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Great Lake Road (126)

Great Lake Road (126)

Great Lake Road travels through Croatan National Forest, ending at Great Lake. This route is well-maintained and passable by any vehicle. While traveling the route, drivers will cross several small wooden bridges that cross small…
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Total Miles

5.9

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Green River Rd

Green River Rd

This is a short dirt and gravel trail that can be combined with Pinnacle Mountain Road to make a great loop. It runs along a small stream with great views of the stream and a…
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Total Miles

3.9

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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Green River Road

Total Miles

4.0

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Harper Creek Road - FS 58

Harper Creek Road - FS 58

This road branches off Pineola Road - FS 464 and leads to Kawana--a small neighborhood with a few homes and large gardens--while also providing access to several hiking trails and scenic forest views. One of…
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Total Miles

5.0

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 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

6Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Hemlock Ridge Trail 7

Hemlock Ridge Trail 7

Rated as moderate by the Forest Service, Trail 7 is a wide route that begins on Wayehutta Road just south of the staging area, crossing a small bridge before climbing steadily up the mountain. Riders…
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Total Miles

1.3

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer

Learn more about Hoffman Road

Hoffman Road

Hoffman Road is a large Forest Service road that provides access to a wide area of the southeastern portion of the Sandhills Game Lands. The road itself is wide and well-defined, with numerous trails branching…
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Total Miles

4.9

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 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

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, 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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