Off-Road Trails in Tennessee

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Learn more about Stell Branch Trail - Trail 11
Stell Branch Trail - Trail 11

Stell Branch Trail - Trail 11

This trail connects Trail 13 and Trail 10 at the north end of the trail system. It is extremely rutted and run down--many of the trails have been blocked and replaced with bypasses. It can…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sullivan Hollow Road - Macon County Tour
Sullivan Hollow Road - Macon County Tour

Sullivan Hollow Road - Macon County Tour

This scenic off-road trail, part of the Macon County Tour (MCT), offers an easy yet engaging drive through Tennessee's rolling backcountry. While the route follows a graded path, multiple washouts and narrow stretches without shoulders--some…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tackett Creek / McLean Rock
Tackett Creek / McLean Rock

Tackett Creek / McLean Rock

Take your time and make this a weekend trip. It is a beautiful trail with great views, beaver dams, mountains and more. There are a few small creek crossings and some pretty good rock ledges…
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Total Miles
33.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tharpe Hollow - FS 384
Tharpe Hollow - FS 384

Tharpe Hollow - FS 384

The Tharpe Hollow / Whitford Cemetery Road FS 384, is a gravel and natural dirt forest service road through the southern Tennessee section, Lake Barkley side of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tharpe Road FSR 221
Tharpe Road FSR 221

Tharpe Road FSR 221

Tharpe Road FSR 221 is a gravel forestry road through southern Tennessee, the center section of the peninsula, within the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. It features a gently and well maintained gravel…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Beauty Spot
The Beauty Spot

The Beauty Spot

Nestled in the heart of the Unaka mountains, the Beauty Spot trail (FS 230) offers a captivating experience for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. With its rugged terrain and awe-inspiring views of the majestic…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tooley Branch Road
Tooley Branch Road

Tooley Branch Road

This trail starts off as an easy gravel track with several creek crossings. About halfway through the track, the gravel stops, and the track turns into a mixture of dirt and rock that will lead…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Tower Road
Tower Road

Tower Road

This is a very level and maintained road that any vehicle should be able to travel. This is the main road through Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area that you will use to access all of…
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Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 13 - Lee Asbury Road
Trail 13 - Lee Asbury Road

Trail 13 - Lee Asbury Road

This trail starts on the south end as a wide dirt road that can be traversed in most stock vehicles. It remains this way until you get to around Broyles Cemetary. Towards the north end,…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 19 - Walnut Mountain Trail
Trail 19 - Walnut Mountain Trail

Trail 19 - Walnut Mountain Trail

This is a long mountain road that is almost all single track along the side of the mountains with beautiful views throughout the trail. There are lots of humps and dips that make it a…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 19 - Wolf Ridge
Trail 19 - Wolf Ridge

Trail 19 - Wolf Ridge

Trail 19 - Wolf Ridge gives a more challenging path to travel to get off the easy gravel trails. It features bumpy rock faces, medium-depth mud holes, and small washouts. Windrock's map states this is…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 2
Trail 2

Trail 2

The trail is visibly marked and crosses paths with many other trails--a really nice slow climb winding up the small mountain. There are small to moderate mud holes, rocks 6-12 inches in size, and a…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 21
Trail 21

Trail 21

Trail 21 is a double black diamond trail on the Windrock Park map. Access to the trail can be found off of trail 22 or P1. There are some very technical spots in the trail.…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
9Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Trail 22
Trail 22

Trail 22

This trail combines hills, rocks, ruts, and off-camber riding. The trail was re-routed in June of 2021 to avoid underlying boulders. Elevation changes rapidly in some areas. This trail has several muddy rock ledges that…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 26 - Rock Solid
Trail 26 - Rock Solid

Trail 26 - Rock Solid

Jeepers, get your badges! This Jeep Badge of Honor trail is on the easier side with three short rock step formations and mud holes. This trail also runs simultaneously with Trail G26, should you need…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 27 - Kener Gap
Trail 27 - Kener Gap

Trail 27 - Kener Gap

Trail 27- Kener Gap begins at the Rock Solid Pavilion at the end of Trail 26. This trail is much like its counterpart, but does not boast as many rock step formations. Expect more dirt…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 3 - Differential Dragger
Trail 3 - Differential Dragger

Trail 3 - Differential Dragger

Bring your recovery gear! This rock bouncer trail is designed to bring a technical challenge to one of Windrock Park's most scenic areas. This near-vertical trail is filled with sedan-sized boulders and slick rock from…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
9Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 30 Windrock
Trail 30 Windrock

Trail 30 Windrock

Trail 30 was the last trail of the day and it was definitely challenging. Trail 30 is very rocky, off-camber, and tight in some spots. Also, the rain made it very challenging but fun. We…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Trail 34 - Sugar Tree Gap
Trail 34 - Sugar Tree Gap

Trail 34 - Sugar Tree Gap

Trail 34 - Sugar Tree Gap can get confusing based on the park's map or even the trail markers. Trail 34 runs into Trail G34. There is no mistaking the trail you are on, once…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 37 - Hickory Creek Trail
Trail 37 - Hickory Creek Trail

Trail 37 - Hickory Creek Trail

This trail is a wide rocky trail with small mud holes, transitioning to a single-track trail with longer mud holes, rocks, and water crossings near the end. At the end of the trail, you are…
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Total Miles
3.2
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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