Off-Road Trails in Tennessee

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Learn more about Powerhouse Road
Powerhouse Road

Powerhouse Road

Forest Service Road 236 Smith Creek Road down to the powerhouse. The highlight of this trail is the powerhouse at the end of the trail. The Appalachia powerhouse supplies the Hiawassee River. During the summer…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Powerline to Jumpoff Road
Powerline to Jumpoff Road

Powerline to Jumpoff Road

Some dirt and gravel road with washouts and ruts some of which are very deep. Must have a winch and off-road tires as the terrain varies. Mud holes that can be very deep. Several technical…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Rafter Road
Rafter Road

Rafter Road

Rafter Road is a well-maintained 2-vehicle-wide gravel road with several residences throughout. There are some beautiful views of the mountains on the west end, and a nice creek crossing about halfway on this section. You…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Rainbow Falls Loop
Rainbow Falls Loop

Rainbow Falls Loop

This is a great trail. The first mile or so is maintained gravel roads, and there are no major obstacles. The next two miles still have gravel, but the roads are far less maintained. Mud,…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rich Mountain Road
Rich Mountain Road

Rich Mountain Road

Rich Mountain Road is 6.6 miles and runs through the Smoky Mountain National Park and heads North out of the park. The trail is composed of loose gravel and has several twists and turns up…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rich Mountain Summit
Rich Mountain Summit

Rich Mountain Summit

Rich Mountain Summit is the legal continuation of Rich Mountain Trail which has seasonal closures typically from December 20 through late March and is considered an 'out and back' experience. The Rich Mountain Summit Trail…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Ride Royal Blue Trail - Trail 27
Ride Royal Blue Trail - Trail 27

Ride Royal Blue Trail - Trail 27

This is a trail that connects the Ride Royal Blue Resort to the trails at Royal Blue. It starts off in the parking lot at Ride Royal Blue and goes up to Trail 19. The…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rocky Top Road
Rocky Top Road

Rocky Top Road

This regionally famous name is shared with a few other areas, but this might be the actual Rocky Top. It's definitely rocky and a bit inhospitable, as the song describes. While most of the road…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Round Knob Road - FS88
Round Knob Road - FS88

Round Knob Road - FS88

This is a 4.2-mile out-and-back single-lane forest service road on the Tennessee side of the Cherokee National Forest, southeast of Greeneville, Tennessee, leading up to the Bald Mountains region. It is accessed from Greeneville, TN…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Salt Lick Creek Crossing
Salt Lick Creek Crossing

Salt Lick Creek Crossing

Salt Lick Creek is one of the larger and deeper creeks you will have to cross during the Macon Country Tour ride. The trail leading up to and following the crossing is not technical, however,…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sandlick Trail
Sandlick Trail

Sandlick Trail

The Sandlick Trail is an easy trail ride that navigates through thick Tennessee mountain laurel, crosses several small streams along the way, and has a beautiful waterfall called No Business. This trail is one of…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Scooter's Loop
Scooter's Loop

Scooter's Loop

This is a mix of gravel and dirt Forest Service roads with some creek crossings and a couple of hill climbs/descents. It's a good day trip that has a few stopping places where you can…
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Total Miles
33.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Shiloh's Playground
Shiloh's Playground

Shiloh's Playground

Shiloh's Playground consists of multiple muddy lines through some tight woods. It can be done in full-size 4x4s, SxS, or dirt bikes. If unloading on a trailer, there is a dirt lot across the paved…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Shingle Loop
Shingle Loop

Shingle Loop

Shingle Loop is a short but fun 1.5-mile trail nestled in the heart of Prentice Cooper State Forest. Despite its compact distance, this loop delivers a variety of terrain and challenges that make it well…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Sina Branch Road - Big Frog
Sina Branch Road - Big Frog

Sina Branch Road - Big Frog

This is a fire service road that was somewhat rougher when we visited and there were areas that looked like they were washing out. It doesn't require a 4x4 to traverse. While on this trail,…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Smith Mountain
Smith Mountain

Smith Mountain

About 100 yards into the trail, there is a decent hill climb with some decent-size rocks. High clearance is nice to have. However, stock rigs with the right tire placement will be just fine. Most…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about South Lick Creek Road
South Lick Creek Road

South Lick Creek Road

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 beautiful views of sprawling farmland and wildlife. One water…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Spring Creek - FSR 27
Spring Creek - FSR 27

Spring Creek - FSR 27

This gravel road runs beside the Hiwassee River for the first 2.25 miles, which is stunning. At mile 1.25, there is a place to park for a hike to what some people call Lookout Rock.…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Starr Mountain Road 220
Starr Mountain Road 220

Starr Mountain Road 220

This is a well-maintained gravel Forest Service road. You do not need anything special to drive this road. You may see some deer. There is a bridge close to the end of the road that…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter
Learn more about Starr Mountain Road 297
Starr Mountain Road 297

Starr Mountain Road 297

This is a relatively easy gravel road to navigate. There are a few rocky areas and some ruts that may require some vehicle clearance. The road is two-way traffic, so watch as you go around…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
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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…
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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