Old Tar Road

Total Miles 3.6
Technical Rating
3 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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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.

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Difficulty

The trail becomes progressively rougher as it goes. Several potential muddy areas and ruts/dips in the road.

Technical Rating

3

Old Tar Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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