Off-Road Trails in Tennessee

Discover off-road trails in Tennessee

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1

1

Trail 1 serves as the main 8-mile east-to-west access corridor at Doe Mountain Recreation Area, connecting the main parking area to the Morfield Branch Trailhead. Although considered easy the entire route, the eastern section starts…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 1 - Launchpad
1 - Launchpad

1 - Launchpad

AOP 1 - Launchpad begins with a fine dirt-filled trail with a slight uphill climb. Once you make it to Area 51, there is lots of loose rock that makes you feel like you're driving…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 11
11

11

From the east end, Trail 11 follows a powerline corridor and features a series of steep hill climbs, often presenting split lines where one side offers a more gradual ascent. The surface includes shallow ruts…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 11 - Ground Control
11 - Ground Control

11 - Ground Control

AOP trail 11 - Ground Control is like a child's roller coaster- slightly uphill then back down over and over. Trail 11 - Ground Control has concentrated clusters of rock, however none are difficult to…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 11- Pilot Mountain
11- Pilot Mountain

11- Pilot Mountain

This trail favorite displays what Windrock park is, was, and will be. Trail 11 encompasses Pilot mountain along with all of its wildlife, mini waterfalls, and great riding. It starts at the north end of…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 115
115

115

Trail 115 is one of the most difficult routes in the Doe Mountain trail system, despite being only about a quarter mile long. Note that it is locally recognized as a "most difficult" black trail…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 117
117

117

The west end of Trail 117 begins directly across from the Trials Area, near Storm Shelter 1. This half-mile trail features a steep but brief climb through a dense forest of rhododendron and hardwoods such…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 13
13

13

Trail 13 is a wide SxS loop between Trails 11 and 1 near the staging area, making it an ideal starting point for a ride. It flows beneath tall hardwood trees and weaves through dense…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 15
15

15

Trail 15 stands out among Doe Mountain's trail network for its unique setting and features. Unlike many trails enclosed in dense rhododendron, Trail 15 follows a scenic ridge line framed by southern red oaks, maples,…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 16
16

16

Trail 16 is a curvy, up-and-down ride that brings a little excitement without being too technical. It's steep in spots, but the surface itself is mostly easy. It has a few loose rock sections, but…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 16 - Mud Suck Creek
16 - Mud Suck Creek

16 - Mud Suck Creek

Trail 16 screams adventure, with it being a Jeep Badge of Honor Trail. For full-size rigs, this trail can take all day long or just a few hours, depending on how hard you want to…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 17
17

17

Trail 17 is a smooth, wide, and gradual access trail that begins at Trail 1 near the Trials Training Area and Storm Shelter. It provides an easy connection to the R&D Campground on the southern…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 2 - Convergence
2 - Convergence

2 - Convergence

AOP's trail 2 - Convergence is an easy route that peels off of trail 1 - Launch Pad and curves around towards the buggy side of the park. Trail 2 is a convergence point for…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about 20
20

20

Trail 20 is a short, scenic climb branching off from Trail 1, offering a more gradual ascent to the Lofty Top Overlook compared to the steeper Trail 20B. Though not as steep, it's super wide,…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 20B
20B

20B

Trail 20B is a short but very steep spur leading from Trail 1 up to the Lofty Top Overlook, climbing 100 feet in just 0.1 mile. Despite the grade, the trail is wide, with a…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 21
21

21

Trail 21 offers a smooth, flowing ride with sweeping turns and minimal elevation change--ideal for beginners or anyone looking for a break from rocky terrain. The trail is mostly mild, with only a few scattered…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 22
22

22

Trail 22 begins with a smooth, gradual climb from Trail 1 before rounding a blind corner into a series of descending switchbacks down the mountainside. Most turns are wide and manageable, though a few are…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 23
23

23

Trail 23 at Doe Mountain Recreation Area offers a wide, well-maintained path ideal for SxS drivers seeking a smooth, fast east-west connector. Much like Trail 21, it features broad, gradual curves and a nearly debris-free…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
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24

24

Trail 24 is a short, quarter-mile connector between Trails 26 and 28. It features one steep corner that switchbacks up the hill, followed by a steep descent down to 28. The trail is mostly smooth…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
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25

25

Trail 25 is a 0.2-mile spur up to the Kettlefoot Lookout Tower. The trail has small loose rocks and some bigger embedded ones that make it a jarring ride, but not difficult. The lookout tower…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
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ATV trails in Tennessee

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Jones Creek Road

Jones Creek Road

Jones Creek Road takes you to to a primitive campsite and a paved boat ramp on Lake Kentucky. The trail is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Laura Thompson Trail
Laura Thompson Trail

Laura Thompson Trail

This is roughly a 3/4 mile long unmaintained trail in Cedars of Lebanon State Park. This is not a very difficult terrain, but if it has rained beforehand, then it will be full of water…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Little Gassaway - Trail NF45
Little Gassaway - Trail NF45

Little Gassaway - Trail NF45

This is a reasonably well-maintained road that starts at Ocoee Number Three Dam. It is one of the main access trails for the Big Frog Wilderness Area Trails. You will gain almost 1000 feet of…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Little Stoney Creek/Laurel Fork
Little Stoney Creek/Laurel Fork

Little Stoney Creek/Laurel Fork

A nice, simple trail connecting Watauga Lake and Dennis Cove Campground through the Cherokee National Forest. There are a few decent camping spots, no cellular service, and minimal traffic. However, it is single lane in…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
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UTV/side-by-side trails in Tennessee

Learn more about 1
1

1

Trail 1 serves as the main 8-mile east-to-west access corridor at Doe Mountain Recreation Area, connecting the main parking area to the Morfield Branch Trailhead. Although considered easy the entire route, the eastern section starts…
Learn more about 1
Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 1 - Launchpad
1 - Launchpad

1 - Launchpad

AOP 1 - Launchpad begins with a fine dirt-filled trail with a slight uphill climb. Once you make it to Area 51, there is lots of loose rock that makes you feel like you're driving…
Learn more about 1 - Launchpad
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 11
11

11

From the east end, Trail 11 follows a powerline corridor and features a series of steep hill climbs, often presenting split lines where one side offers a more gradual ascent. The surface includes shallow ruts…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 11 - Ground Control
11 - Ground Control

11 - Ground Control

AOP trail 11 - Ground Control is like a child's roller coaster- slightly uphill then back down over and over. Trail 11 - Ground Control has concentrated clusters of rock, however none are difficult to…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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