Off-Road Trails in North Carolina

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Learn more about Pringle Road Spur 3
Pringle Road Spur 3

Pringle Road Spur 3

Pringle Road Spur 3 is one of the longer trails in the area, offering a mix of terrain with potential mud pits, whoops, twists and turns, and several campsites. The mud pits are generally dry…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rail Line Way 7A (One-Way)
Rail Line Way 7A (One-Way)

Rail Line Way 7A (One-Way)

Trail 7A is an easy access connector back to the main staging area from Trail 7. Starting at its intersection with Trail 7, it crosses a wide bridge over a small creek and continues along…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Raven Cliff - FS 197
Raven Cliff - FS 197

Raven Cliff - FS 197

Raven Cliff is a scenic Forest Service road that follows Upper Creek, offering stunning views of the water along the way. The trail features sandy beaches, small rocky waterfalls, and rapids, with numerous walking paths…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rich Cove - FS 270B
Rich Cove - FS 270B

Rich Cove - FS 270B

This Forest Service road runs through Pisgah National Forest as an extension of Roses Creek Road, providing access to Table Rock and the North Carolina Outward Bound School. The trail is primarily composed of gravel…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rich Mountain Lookout
Rich Mountain Lookout

Rich Mountain Lookout

This short route is a must-see if you're in the area. If you're traveling Hurricane Gap it's well worth the detour. There area few campsites on the way up the mountain. Cell service is available,…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rocky Mount Loop Trail 92
Rocky Mount Loop Trail 92

Rocky Mount Loop Trail 92

Rock Mount Loop was formerly a loop trail and features the perfect trailhead for airing down. The trail is seemingly divided into two by the forest road used to access the trail. One portion has…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Roseboro Gragg - FS 192
Roseboro Gragg - FS 192

Roseboro Gragg - FS 192

Roseboro Gragg is a rugged, narrow offshoot from Edgemont Road that offers a slightly more challenging drive compared to other trails in the area. The trail is generally manageable for most vehicles with moderate ground…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Roseboro Road - FS 981
Roseboro Road - FS 981

Roseboro Road - FS 981

Roseboro Road is a Forest Service road in Pisgah National Forest, primarily composed of gravel and hard-packed surfaces. Some ruts caused by storm runoff from Hurricane Helene in 2024 can be found along the route.…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Roses Creek - FS 210
Roses Creek - FS 210

Roses Creek - FS 210

This Forest Service road through Pisgah National Forest offers access to stunning views, Table Rock, and the North Carolina Outward Bound School. The trail begins in a small town, passing through some private property before…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sawmill Bottoms Trail 8
Sawmill Bottoms Trail 8

Sawmill Bottoms Trail 8

This segment of Trail 8 runs for 0.7 miles between Trail 7 and Trail 2, climbing nearly 400 feet in elevation. The route is mostly an uphill grind with several narrow shelfy traverses hugging the…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Sawmill Trail 93
Sawmill Trail 93

Sawmill Trail 93

The Sawmill Trail is an easier trail through the forest. It features multiple short hill climbs that can be slightly off-camber, a few large puddles or stream crossings, and all-around good views of the forest.…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about School House Ridge - FS 4068
School House Ridge - FS 4068

School House Ridge - FS 4068

School House Ridge is a narrower, more overgrown double-track trail that winds through a secluded area of the forest. It is slightly more challenging than other nearby roads due to less frequent maintenance, its narrow…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Shad Road
Shad Road

Shad Road

The two ends of Shad Road that connect to Hurricane Gap are rather misleading. While it starts out as a relatively tame gravel two-track, the middle section is much more difficult than you may be…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Shortcut
Shortcut

Shortcut

This shortcut provides a quick and efficient connection between the intermediate 1C OHV trail and the easy 1C OHV trail, also frequently used by dirt bikers on the 9C EXT single track. The trail is…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Shuler Creek
Shuler Creek

Shuler Creek

This trail has easy access gravel road off Highway 68 in Farner. The road is 2 vehicles wide and has mostly gentle elevations. It starts out running parallel to the Hiwassee River and then a…
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Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Slab Pile Trail 79
Slab Pile Trail 79

Slab Pile Trail 79

Slab Pile is a fun trail with off-camber portions, small hill climbs, ruts, and several optional challenges. Most of the trail is accessible to most vehicles with moderate ground clearance. Little to none of the…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Slickrock Road
Slickrock Road

Slickrock Road

Slickrock Road is a gravel route that winds through the Nantahala National Forest. It is primarily one vehicle wide, though there are plenty of areas with room to pass. The road begins at Tapoco Road…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Smiley
Smiley

Smiley

Smiley is a single-track-only spur off Trail 1C at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park, offering a short but more technical challenge, and is directional south to north. The trail features several small rock drop-offs less than…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about South Core Banks - Back Road
South Core Banks - Back Road

South Core Banks - Back Road

South Core Banks is only accessible by vehicle ferry. A reservation is required through Cape Lookout Cabins and Camps or the Davis Shore Ferry Service. A beach driving permit (ORV) is required and can be…
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Total Miles
18.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Toe River
South Toe River

South Toe River

South Toe River is a basic, but scenic trail located near Mount Mitchell in North Carolina. The trail begins at the Blue Ridge Parkway on its south end and terminates at the Toe River Trail…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall
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ATV 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 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
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
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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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