Off-Road Trails in Tennessee

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Learn more about Hall Top Spur
Hall Top Spur

Hall Top Spur

The Hall Top Spur allows access to the Hall Top Fire Tower, Big Fill Road, and Rocky Top Road from the eastern border of this section of Cherokee National Forest. The road climbs steeply from…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Hance Hollow Road - Macon County Tour
Hance Hollow Road - Macon County Tour

Hance Hollow Road - Macon County Tour

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…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Heaton Branch Road
Heaton Branch Road

Heaton Branch Road

Heaton Branch Road is an easy gravel route that offers a straightforward drive with a few features that require driver awareness. The road consists of a traditional gravel surface and includes numerous twists and turns,…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hebbertburg Road
Hebbertburg Road

Hebbertburg Road

Hebbertburg Road is a well-maintained gravel road. However, at the end of the road, you'll come across a historic decommissioned bridge--a fascinating glimpse into the past. There is a creek crossing to get to Otter…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Highland Road - Macon County Tour
Highland Road - Macon County Tour

Highland Road - Macon County Tour

Highland Road is an easy, tightly packed gravel segment of the Macon County Tour that offers a straightforward rural drive. The surface is composed primarily of compacted rock and gravel, providing consistent traction under normal…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Holland Road - Macon County Tour
Holland Road - Macon County Tour

Holland Road - Macon County Tour

Holland Road is a short but scenic gravel segment of the Macon County Tour that offers a relaxed drive with a memorable water crossing at its end. The road is county-maintained and generally easy to…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Horse Cove Gap
Horse Cove Gap

Horse Cove Gap

Horse Cove Gap is an out-and-back trail that offers breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The trail winds through lush forests, gradually leading to several overlooks that provide panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape.…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Horse Creek
Horse Creek

Horse Creek

Horse Creek is one of the many hidden gems of East Tennessee. This is an epic trail filled with multiple water crossings, rock ledges, steep grades, and scenic views. You will encounter a few switchbacks…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hurricane Gap
Hurricane Gap

Hurricane Gap

Hurrican Gap is a well-maintained gravel road that travels from the Houston Valley area to just outside of Hot Springs, NC. While it's not particularly challenging, there are some great side trips along the way.…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Indian Creek - FSR 302
Indian Creek - FSR 302

Indian Creek - FSR 302

This is a forest service road with some beautiful views of the Ocoee Number One Lake. This trail goes by Bakers Creek. On both sides of the road at Bakers Creek, there are some camping…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Inman Point Road
Inman Point Road

Inman Point Road

Inman Point Road is a scenic and moderately challenging trail nestled in the heart of Prentice Cooper State Forest. The trail kicks off with a steady incline featuring a mix of dirt and embedded rock--some…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Irishman Branch
Irishman Branch

Irishman Branch

Take a quick trip through the mountains on this scenic forest service road. There are multiple water bars (rain/erosion control mounds) that can catch you by surprise, so use caution throughout the trail. There is…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Iron Gap
Iron Gap

Iron Gap

Iron Gap trail is a two-part trail. This trail guide is for the first leg of the trail. You will start at the end of County Road 175 where the trail will start by driving…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Island Forty Road
Island Forty Road

Island Forty Road

The Island Forty Road, is a dirt based road that traverses into the Shelby Wildlife Management Area which is part of the greater Meeman-Shelby State Park. The road is mostly dirt with a few patches…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Jacobs Creek
Jacobs Creek

Jacobs Creek

This is a combination of gravel and dirt. It starts in the Jacobs Creek area and travels through the Cherokee National Forest from Tennessee into Virginia. There are a few camping locations along the way,…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jake's Branch Road
Jake's Branch Road

Jake's Branch Road

Jake's Branch Road is a two-way gravel road that connects from RBS13 to Howard H. Baker Highway. The road is wide and has plenty of room for vehicles to pass, making it one of the…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jennings Creek Road
Jennings Creek Road

Jennings Creek Road

Jennings Creek Road travels along the border of Cherokee National Forest between the Horse Creek Recreation Area and the Old Forge NF Campground. The campground has walk-in sites with a parking lot only 10 to…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Joe Carter Way
Joe Carter Way

Joe Carter Way

IMPORTANT: This trail is only open during Tennessee hunting seasons, typically from mid-August through late May. Visitors should reference the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website for current access dates and regulations before visiting. Joe Carter…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Jones Creek Road
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 JW1
JW1

JW1

JW1 is a short, steep trail that connects Trails 4 and 17. Its main obstacle is a deep rut in a turn at the top of the hill. The trail is named after Jeeps and…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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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
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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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