Off-Road Trails in Tennessee

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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 Branch Road
Rocky Branch Road

Rocky Branch Road

Rocky Branch Road is a moderately easy trail that offers a mix of gravel terrain with light obstacles and access to several nearby hiking areas. The route is primarily one lane with occasional pull-offs for…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
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
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about S4
S4

S4

S4 is a two-way trail that connects S5 and S6. The trail is made up mostly of dirt, but it has several sections where mud, standing water, deep ruts, loose rock, and tight trees make…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about S5
S5

S5

S5 is a two-way trail that connects S6 back to S4 and also provides access to 4 Lane. This trail works well as a primary connector route in the area, giving drivers several options for…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about S6
S6

S6

S6 is a two-way dirt trail that connects S2, S4, and S5. This trail works well as a connector route, but it also has enough scenery and small obstacles to make it worth taking your…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about S7
S7

S7

S7 is a short, two-way connector trail that links Pipeline Ridge Trail to S5 Trail. The trail connects near the middle section of S5, giving drivers the option to travel either direction once they reach…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about S8 Road
S8 Road

S8 Road

S8 Road is a two-way gravel trail that begins where Coal Haul Road 1 and SWG1 connect. This is a wide, easy road with several places to pull off and take in the surrounding area.…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about S8 Trail
S8 Trail

S8 Trail

S8 Trail is a two-way, mostly dirt trail that begins near the far end of the open mine area off S8 Road and continues toward Emily Cemetery Road and Phillips Road. This trail is much…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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 Trail
Shiloh Trail

Shiloh Trail

Shiloh Trail is an easy mixed-surface route located within Natchez Trace State Park, offering a quiet drive through wooded terrain with gentle elevation changes. The surface consists of dirt, gravel, and occasional sandy stretches, creating…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Shockley Hill Road - Macon County Tour
Shockley Hill Road - Macon County Tour

Shockley Hill Road - Macon County Tour

Shockley Hill Road is a very brief connector within the Macon County Tour, serving as a short transition between longer segments of pavement along the route. The road surface is gravel and straightforward for easy…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
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
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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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