Off-Road Trails in Tennessee

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Learn more about Morgan Cemetery Road FSR 222
Morgan Cemetery Road FSR 222

Morgan Cemetery Road FSR 222

Morgan Cemetery Road FSR 222 is a rough gravel forestry road through the southern Tennessee section, center area of the peninsula, within the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. It features a gravel road…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mossy Springs
Mossy Springs

Mossy Springs

This route traverses from the southern portions of Chuck Swan WMA to one of the more remote areas on the northern border. Along this route you'll find some easy but fun roads, a natural freshwater…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Myatt Creek Road
Myatt Creek Road

Myatt Creek Road

This well-maintained gravel road, mixed with sand, winds through the outskirts of the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Along this route, you'll pass through a site where a tornado struck in 2012. In the aftermath,…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Neville Bay Road 214
Neville Bay Road 214

Neville Bay Road 214

This trail is part of the Land Between the Lakes Forestry Road System. It starts its southern leg at Woodlands Trace National Scenic Byway (also known as The Trace), heads east along the northern shore…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about New River Express
New River Express

New River Express

All aboard! This trail connects Windrock to the locally infamous abandoned New River Express train. This trail has severely degraded over time with the growing popularity, and full-size vehicles will have a much harder time…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about No Business Knob
No Business Knob

No Business Knob

No Business Knob is a tight but simple trail located in Cherokee National Forest. You will most likely get pinstripes from the branches lining the trail in an SUV or truck. The trail is just…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North River Shortcut - 216
North River Shortcut - 216

North River Shortcut - 216

This is a very easy and recently maintained gravel road. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Lots of places to camp but you are required to camp in designated areas. There is no…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Old Furnace Road - FSR 76
Old Furnace Road - FSR 76

Old Furnace Road - FSR 76

This road begins right across from Tellico Beach, which is a great place to eat if you're in the Tellico area. The road starts with an easy climb with great views of the surrounding mountains…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Old Highway 50
Old Highway 50

Old Highway 50

This is a public access dirt road that makes up a portion of the famed, Tennessee Dirt Devil. While not particularly challenging, trail riders will enjoy a gorgeous winding trail through a lush forest and…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Old Mill Creek Road
Old Mill Creek Road

Old Mill Creek Road

Old Mill Creek Road is great for someone just getting into off-roading. Most, if not all, of this route is safe and easy enough for high-clearance 2WD. However, there are one to two muddy/rocky areas…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Otter Creek Road
Otter Creek Road

Otter Creek Road

Otter Creek Road is a well-maintained service road that takes you through the heart of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Along the route, you'll encounter numerous trails and side spurs perfect for further exploration. Watch…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Overlook
Overlook

Overlook

This trail has off-camber terrain and deep ruts with some mud holes along the way up. Once there, it is a beautiful view of the valley and mountains! Also, a short walk to the right…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Paint Mountain Road
Paint Mountain Road

Paint Mountain Road

Paint Mountain is a great way to connect Hurricane Gap to the east, with some of the other roads and trails west of this area. It's 1 to 1.5 cars wide and outside of a…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall
Learn more about Paint Pond Trail
Paint Pond Trail

Paint Pond Trail

This is a short out-and-back trail with multiple primitive campsites and fire rings. The campsite on the south end has room for multiple vehicles with rooftop tents and plenty of room for ground tents with…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Parson Branch Road
Parson Branch Road

Parson Branch Road

Parson Branch is a full gravel, one-way, scenic route that leads through the Smoky Mountains. The road is maintained, however, you may find the occasional tree down after heavy storms. This is usually not a…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Peavine Sheeds - CR 221
Peavine Sheeds - CR 221

Peavine Sheeds - CR 221

This is a nice easy-to-navigate trail in the Big Frog Mountain Wilderness, part of the Cherokee National Forest. The trail is fairly well-maintained so it should be accessible to almost any vehicle. Several areas along…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach is a great trail to get out and test your rig. This trail has multiple deep water crossings with rocky surfaces to climb on the north east side of Pebble Beach. Once you…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
6Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Porter Branch Road
Porter Branch Road

Porter Branch Road

This is a public access dirt road that has a few simple water crossings. It's 2WD-friendly and easy to complete. The surrounding property off the road is private property, so be sure to stay on…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Pot Pt Road
Pot Pt Road

Pot Pt Road

There is a pond with a large parking area near the beginning of this trail. The trail is easy to navigate in the dry but would become more of a challenge in the rain. We…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Potters Ford Road
Potters Ford Road

Potters Ford Road

Potters Ford Road winds its way through the heart of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area as a gentle gravel path perfect for a relaxed ride. This easygoing trail offers plenty to take in along the way--from…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
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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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