Old Tar Road
Total Miles
3.6
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
A beautiful wooded trail along the Shriner Mountain ridge. The trail is mostly rocky, becoming slightly rougher as you go. Enjoy the solitude of this out-and-back adventure through dense evergreen growth, clearings, and some possible mud. There is a large turnaround area at the end, which is also a very peaceful place to pause for a few minutes. Barner Gap Trail (hiking trail) intersects Old Tar Road about 3/4 of the way to the turn-around.
Photos of Old Tar Road
Difficulty
The trail becomes progressively rougher as it goes. Several potential muddy areas and ruts/dips in the road.
Status Reports
Old Tar Road can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
Old Tar Road Map
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