Trail 6 - Short Mountain Trail

Total Miles 2.2
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This is a one-lane mountain road with steep climbs, ruts, and mud holes. There are places to pass and bypasses around most of the big mud holes. There is one mud pit with a steep entrance/exit that can't be bypassed and one hill climb with deep ruts that can't be bypassed. Have at least 33-inch tires on SUVs or trucks. SxSs will be able to do it with ease. 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

Expect steep climbs, ruts, and deep mud holes. The trail will degrade over time, especially after storms.

Technical Rating

4

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Clark Cross
Oct 07, 2025
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Labeled as “intermediate”, but encountered ruts, mud and steeps a smaller machine may not be able to pass.

Trail 6 - Short Mountain Trail Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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