Off-Road Trails in North Carolina

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Learn more about Stage 7
Stage 7

Stage 7

Stage 7 begins with a double black diamond marker and delivers a short but steep 0.7-mile challenge. The narrow trail winds through dense trees, featuring tight switchbacks laced with roots and ruts, small rock obstacles,…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Stage 8
Stage 8

Stage 8

Stage 8 of the Enduro Trail is a 0.8-mile segment that emphasizes steep hill climbs rather than rock features, offering a test of traction and momentum. The trail begins with a steep descent over leaf-covered…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Stage 9
Stage 9

Stage 9

Stage 9 is the final leg of the Enduro Trail, guiding riders back toward the start of the loop. After crossing Trail 1A, the path narrows into dense, scraggly woods with thin trees, low branches,…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Steeles Creek - FS 228
Steeles Creek - FS 228

Steeles Creek - FS 228

This trail is fairly well maintained with gravel over hard-packed dirt. Some sections are narrow with pull-off areas, while others are wide enough for two vehicles to pass. A single water crossing has a warning…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sunset Connector Trail 9 (One-Way)
Sunset Connector Trail 9 (One-Way)

Sunset Connector Trail 9 (One-Way)

Trail 9 is a 1.3-mile, wide path that traces the side of the mountain, offering a mellow and scenic ride. Mostly descending from north to south, it's generally easygoing with leaf cover hiding loose rocks,…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Sunset Ridge Trail 6
Sunset Ridge Trail 6

Sunset Ridge Trail 6

Trail 6 is more moderate compared to the challenging 6A. It still features some steeper climbing with embedded roots and small rocks scattered along the way, and it hugs the mountainside on a shelfy path.…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Tatham Gap Road - FS 423
Tatham Gap Road - FS 423

Tatham Gap Road - FS 423

Tatham Gap Road, also known as Forest Service Road 423, is a 7.1-mile long two-way gravel road that connects Andrews, North Carolina, with Robbinsville, North Carolina. Passing through the Nantahala National Forest, Tatham Gap Road…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Thrower Lane
Thrower Lane

Thrower Lane

Thrower Lane is a shorter Forest Service road within the Sandhills Game Lands that provides views and access to the eastern end of Bones Fork, a flooded pond. This area frequently overflows, creating small water…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Thunderhole - FS 4071
Thunderhole - FS 4071

Thunderhole - FS 4071

Thunderhole is a small offshoot of Edgemont Road that features a narrower and slightly rougher trail. The majority of the route is well-maintained gravel, though a few ruts and small muddy sections are scattered throughout.…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Toe River Trail
Toe River Trail

Toe River Trail

This trail starts off Blue Ridge Parkway near Horse Trail Gap and Hewat Overlook in the Pisgah National Forest. The Gap and nearby overlooks offer breathtaking views at sunrise and sunset. It is a fairly…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Tootle Road
Tootle Road

Tootle Road

Tootle Road can allow access about to two miles of trail and an abundance of hunting grounds. Most of Tootle Rd is a wide dirt double-track road that provides access to hunting grounds within the…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Trail 1 - Wayehutta Loop
Trail 1 - Wayehutta Loop

Trail 1 - Wayehutta Loop

Wayehutta is a public OHV trail system in the Nantahala National Forest. Most of the trails in this system are accessible with anything from a dirt bike to a SxS. No 4x4s are allowed on…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Trail 1 FR 420-1
Trail 1 FR 420-1

Trail 1 FR 420-1

This road starts at the end of River Road in Tellico at State Line Campground. The first mile of the road is single-track asphalt. When it changes over to gravel, you will have some areas…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 10
Trail 10

Trail 10

Trail 10 is open to vehicles 65" or less, and has a couple of moderate rock obstacles, plus steep climbs and descents. It starts at the intersection with Trail 9 with a steep, rutted descent…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Trail 1B
Trail 1B

Trail 1B

Trail 1B is a well-maintained 2.5-mile UTV trail in Pisgah National Forest, offering a gradual 600-foot descent from north to south. Suitable for vehicles 65" wide or less, the trail is wide and smooth, featuring…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Trail 2 Elliot Deer
Trail 2 Elliot Deer

Trail 2 Elliot Deer

Trail 2 is a difficult ATV trail for vehicles 50" or less. It starts as a shelfy and smooth traverse across the mountainside, dug out in spots, with big sweeping corners, and fast between the…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Trail 3 Sullivan's Pass
Trail 3 Sullivan's Pass

Trail 3 Sullivan's Pass

Sullivan's Pass is a One-Way trail in the east-to-west (clockwise) direction. The first mile is a long descent down, and the second mile climbs back up to Trail 1B. It's a pretty wide singletrack the…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Trail 4 Kirby's Loop
Trail 4 Kirby's Loop

Trail 4 Kirby's Loop

Trail 4 is a wide OHV route open to vehicles 65 inches or less, accommodating two-way travel with plenty of space. The trail features a mix of smooth surfaces, loose rock, and root sections, along…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Trail 5 Ned's Knob
Trail 5 Ned's Knob

Trail 5 Ned's Knob

Ned's Knob is a directional, north-to-south singletrack trail offering a 1.4-mile gradual descent through tight, wooded terrain. The narrow path winds between small trees, with sections deeply troughed from wear. Riders can expect small roots,…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Trail 6 Miller Circle
Trail 6 Miller Circle

Trail 6 Miller Circle

Trail 6 descends from west to east, with the eastern section being the steepest. Open to vehicles 65" wide or less and allowing two-way travel, the trail offers a generally wide path that can feel…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
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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

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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 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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