Off-Road Trails in Tennessee

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Learn more about G9 - Peachtree Gap
G9 - Peachtree Gap

G9 - Peachtree Gap

Trail G9 is a loose rock gravel trail with mild mudholes spread out through it. Trail G9 does not show up on the park map as it is a newly added trail. Per park staff,…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gatlin Point North FSR 228
Gatlin Point North FSR 228

Gatlin Point North FSR 228

Gatlin Point North FSR 228 is a gravel forestry road through the southeast corner of the southern Tennessee section, Lake Barkley side, of the Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area. This road features small…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gatlin Point South FSR 227
Gatlin Point South FSR 227

Gatlin Point South FSR 227

Gatlin Point South FSR 227 is a gravel forestry road through the southeast corner of the southern Tennessee section, Lake Barkley side, of the Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area. This road features small…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gentry Creek
Gentry Creek

Gentry Creek

Gentry Creek is a short, easy gravel trail that offers a simple and low-effort drive through a quiet setting. The route begins in close proximity to private property, so drivers should maintain low speeds, stay…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about George Watson Road
George Watson Road

George Watson Road

George Watson Road takes you to to a primitive Boat Ramp on Lake Barkley. The trail is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud holes after heavy rain.…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about George Winters Trail (GWT)
George Winters Trail (GWT)

George Winters Trail (GWT)

GWT is a popular moderate trail at AOP. It can be challenging without being impossible. It is a winding, rocky trail with a few steep climbs at the top of the park between JW3 and…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ginger Bay Road FS 205
Ginger Bay Road FS 205

Ginger Bay Road FS 205

Ginger Bay Road FS 205 is a gravel forestry road through the southern Tennessee section, centrally located heading west to the Kentucky Lake side of Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area. It is a…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about GMP Main Road
GMP Main Road

GMP Main Road

The main road at Golden Mountain Offroad Park runs from the ticket booth up to the top of the hill intersection and serves as the primary route through the park. The surface starts as loose…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about GMP Pavilion Road 1
GMP Pavilion Road 1

GMP Pavilion Road 1

The "Back Gate" entrance at Golden Mountain Offroad Park is a gravel access road that leads directly to the intersection of the main park road and Pavilion Road 2. This short, easy drive is primarily…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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GMP Pavillion Road 2

GMP Pavillion Road 2

Pavilion Road 2 at Golden Mountain Offroad Park runs from the main road to Pavilion Road 1 and is a mostly hard-packed dirt trail that winds through the camping area. While generally an easy drive,…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Goose Horn Road - Macon County Tour
Goose Horn Road - Macon County Tour

Goose Horn Road - Macon County Tour

Goose Horn Road is an easy gravel segment of the Macon County Tour, offering a relaxed drive beneath a dense canopy of hardwood trees. The route is relatively flat and county-maintained, making it accessible for…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Granny Lewis
Granny Lewis

Granny Lewis

Granny Lewis is an easy out-and-back trail that follows closely along Granny Lewis Creek, offering a relaxed drive with frequent water views and a quiet forest setting. The route is primarily smooth and consistent, making…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Grave Gap Trail
Grave Gap Trail

Grave Gap Trail

Grave Gap Trail is a mostly maintained gravel road within the Royal Blue Riding Area, offering an easy two-way route with plenty of room for vehicles to pass without difficulty. While most of the trail…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Gravley Hill Road - Macon County Tour
Gravley Hill Road - Macon County Tour

Gravley Hill Road - Macon County Tour

Winding through the gentle terrain of northern Tennessee, this graded gravel trail marks the starting point of the iconic Macon County Tour (MCT), a 100+ mile off-road journey that explores the rolling hills and hardwood…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Green Knob
Green Knob

Green Knob

Green Knob is a slow-moving, highly technical trail that demands focus from start to finish. While the primary surface is gravel, the route is extremely rocky with constant obstacles that prevent maintaining any real speed.…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Green Mountain Road
Green Mountain Road

Green Mountain Road

This is a windy gravel mountain road. It winds along the edge of the mountain with mild elevation changes. Beautiful drive with a couple of good spots to catch a view, although there are no…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about GS1 Trail
GS1 Trail

GS1 Trail

GS1 Trail is a two-way, mostly dirt trail that starts near the boundary of Windrock Park's New River Trail area and continues past the SWG1 Trail. This trail has a rugged backwoods feel with a…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gulf Road
Gulf Road

Gulf Road

Gulf Road is a great route to take to gain access to some of the tracks at higher elevations. From here you can head up to Max Patch, explore Martha Sundquist State Forest, head out…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hailey Road
Hailey Road

Hailey Road

This is a challenging trail but doable with a high-clearance vehicle as long as you choose very specific lines. We did this trail in a stock Jeep Gladiator with 33" tires with no lift and…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hall Top Road
Hall Top Road

Hall Top Road

Hall Top climbs 1,500 feet over the five-mile route from the rhododendron-shaded valley to the rocky peak above. Most of the route is maintained, but some steeper sections are rocky and require a driver to…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer

ATV 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

UTV/side-by-side 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

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