Trail Overview

Hance Hollow Road is an old county road that is now rarely used. It's a steady steep descent or climb on a narrow road with tight switchbacks. It is located in a heavily wooded area in northeastern middle Tennessee on the Macon County Tour, or M.C.T. In the fall, you'll find colorful foliage in a canopy of leaves;in the spring and summer months, you'll be in a lush forest with a high canopy. You can commonly find rutted sections, and in narrow sections, it can be washed out. There is a wall to one side and a steep drop-off on the other in areas as well--which can make it a harrowing experience for those not fond of heights.

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Difficulty

This trail is steep and narrow with a deep drop-off to one side and a wall with trees on the other. The three switchbacks can also add a challenge. Some conditions can change the trail making it more difficult. This trail is commonly washed-out in some of the most narrow sections along with deep, off-camber ruts. This can potentially make it especially harrowing for those not fond of heights.

Technical Rating

scott

Apr 01, 2026

Open

A bit washed out in places. Stayed in 2WD the whole trail. Narrow in spots. Low overhang where a tree fell during ice storm and was partially cleared

rich baker

Nov 23, 2025

Open

Not sure why this trail is rated 6 more like a 3. There is a couple of narrow areas but was able to go up without any problems.

Drew Gerhart

Jun 28, 2025

Open

No issues in our Bronco.

rich baker

Jun 09, 2025

Open

I went down the trail and back up. Turned around at the creek near the bottom of the trail. Was a pretty and unique drive well worth the drive.

Kyle Wright

Jun 01, 2025

Open

Big tree down near entrance, partially removed so small stuff could get through but full size trucks couldn’t

Chance Moore

Jan 04, 2025

Open

Road was wet, no mud holes. Could be done with a 2wd but easier with 4x4. It is a little fun to drive to see the drop off to one side but not a challenge for anyone with 8inch+ ground clearance and 4wd or Awd.

Richard Beard

Dec 28, 2024

Open

Didn’t see anyone else on the trail. Went down hill direction first and then came back up. No problems. A little disappointed to see a lot of old tires and some furniture people had thrown out into the ravine.

Troy Cammack

Dec 15, 2024

Open

Easy short trail. Nothing hard and was done in 2wd. Could be fun if you enter from the south side which would make you go up the hill rather than down.

Drew Gerhart

Nov 05, 2024

Open

Huge amount of leaf coverage making the trail very difficult to see/read the terrain. Tree down just before the switchbacks making it a tight pass considering the cliff you're running alongside.

Colton Acree

Oct 25, 2024

Open

This is a beautiful trail that isn't too dificult, yet not just a gravel road. there were quite a few rocks, nothing huge. There was one spot that was slightly muddy, but wasn't a mud hole. There are some steeper hills and washouts as well. When I was there there was a tree down that was a tight squeeze between it and a pretty high drop off. There are a couple of trails that split off from the main one but one looked pretty narrow and grown up, and I wasn't sure if they were on private property or not.

Billy & Desi Bray

Oct 19, 2024

Open

Multiple trails available. This was our first time ride so we did not know what to expect. These trails were perfect for us being beginners with our $40k machine! Wide enough for our 2024 Maverick R. Nobody else was there so we could go as slow or fast as we wanted. Great place! No bathrooms! No signs. The place was a little complicated to find but the dirt/gravel road takes you to an open parking area.

Jim Jones

Jul 21, 2024

Open

Brandon White

Apr 05, 2024

Open

Hance Hallow Rd is a simple dirt road cutting through the back country to a gravel road. Downhill the trail is beyond simple, but turning around and going up it makes it a bit more difficult. It’s a 2WD trail and only worth the drive if you’re a local.