Trail Overview

This is a road along the top of a ridge that has recently been cleared for logging. The road is wide and flat and easily accessible by most stock 4x4s. It gets a little bit rougher as it gets closer to Trail 6 with some humps and dips that may challenge low approach or departure angles. The use of trails in the North Cumberland WMA requires a valid TWRA Riding permit (Type 38, 72, or 71 for Out of State) or the necessary hunting permits to hunt in the North Cumberland WMA (Type 001 and 093 for residents). These are available at https://license.gooutdoorstennessee.com/.

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Difficulty

The beginning of the trail is wide and flat with some long grades or corners. The end of the trail gets tighter with occasional passing spots, some ruts, and some dips and humps that may challenge lower vehicles. Once the logging activity is complete, expect the trail to degrade with time.

Technical Rating

Don Duncan

Jul 26, 2025

Open

Trail was not terrible. When dry would be fairly simple. However it rained on us and it got slick. Some of the mud holes are deep. There are a few turns that got to 20 degrees off camber due to the ruts on the inside wheel track.