Off-Road Trails in North Carolina

Discover off-road trails in North Carolina

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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 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

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about 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 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 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

Learn more about Southwest Croatan National Forest Loop

Southwest Croatan National Forest Loop

This loop consists of several National Forest Service roads within the southwestern portion of the Croatan National Forest. Following Service Roads 199, 166, 3014, 176, 175, and 144, you will encounter well-maintained gravel roads accessible…
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Total Miles

9.2

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Stage 1

Stage 1

This 1.6-mile stretch of the Enduro Trail delivers a relentless series of climbs and descents across off-camber hillsides and leaf-strewn terrain. Riders will navigate tight corners through trees, steep rutted downhills with drop-offs, and rocky…
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Total Miles

1.4

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Learn more about Stage 2

Stage 2

This 1-mile segment is one of the toughest portions of the Enduro Trail, packed with relentless roots, tight lines between trees, and advanced rock features. Expect steep, leaf-covered hills with loose rocks, deep troughs, and…
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Total Miles

1.0

Tech Rating

6Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Learn more about Stage 3

Stage 3

Stage 3 is a double black diamond section and one of the most demanding parts of the Enduro Trail, best for advanced riders seeking continuous, high-level challenges. The trail threads tightly between trees with root…
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Total Miles

2.0

Tech Rating

6Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Learn more about Stage 4

Stage 4

Stage 4 offers a moderately difficult but still technical ride, giving riders a break from the more difficult stages 2 and 3. This section winds tightly through dense trees with frequent root crossings, narrow corners,…
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Total Miles

0.9

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

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Stage 5

Stage 5 is one of the easier segments of the Enduro Trail, serving as part of the bailout that connects back to the SxS trail 1A. There are low branches and downed logs to watch…
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Total Miles

2.2

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Learn more about Stage 6

Stage 6

Stage 6 delivers a narrow, weaving ride through tight woods with deep roots, troughs, and steep side-hill descents that require careful line selection. A large downed log at head height adds an interesting obstacle early…
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Total Miles

0.8

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, 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

Learn more about 1B Shortcut

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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