Off-Road Trails in Tennessee

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Learn more about 93 - Oak Elbow
93 - Oak Elbow

93 - Oak Elbow

Trail 93 - Oak Elbow is one of the cascading trails that loop around the mountain when you want to cover a large number of trails, find a bypass around a tougher obstacle or take…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Angel Mountain
Angel Mountain

Angel Mountain

Angel Mountain Road is a short out and back that intersects with Jellico Creek Road and Little Rock Road. Along the route, you'll find several small rock overhangs and outcroppings, locally known as "rock houses".…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Austin Hollow
Austin Hollow

Austin Hollow

Austin Hollow is a trail that branches off Rainbow Falls Loop. This trail has multiple water crossings and ends at the actual Rainbow Falls waterfall. The trail is less than a mile long, but don't…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Baker Creek - Big Frog
Baker Creek - Big Frog

Baker Creek - Big Frog

The trail is a fairly well-maintained fire service road surfaced with gravel, which does not require a 4x4 vehicle to navigate. However, cell phone reception (Verizon) is not available while on the trail. There are…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bandy Creek Trek
Bandy Creek Trek

Bandy Creek Trek

This is a combination of dirt, gravel, and single-track in-the-woods roads. There really aren't a lot of difficult obstacles to make a note of other than a few areas that are washed out on Duncan…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Barrow Cemetery FSR 376
Barrow Cemetery FSR 376

Barrow Cemetery FSR 376

The Barrow Cemetery FSR 376, is a mostly natural forestry road through the southern Tennessee section, center of the peninsula, of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. It features a mostly dirt road, with…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Bear Creek Road FSR 229
Bear Creek Road FSR 229

Bear Creek Road FSR 229

Bear Creek Road FSR 229 is a gravel forestry road through the southeast corner of the southern Tennessee section, Lake Barkley side, of the Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area. This road is made…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ben Fly Road
Ben Fly Road

Ben Fly Road

This is a public access dirt road. The creek crossing is best completed by hugging the bank if there have been recent rains. Depending on the direction, before the creek, there will be a hill…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Big Clifty Road
Big Clifty Road

Big Clifty Road

Big Clifty is a mild introduction to the forest roads in the area. This seven-mile track climbs to the Meadow View Lookout Tower and is easily traversed by a 2WD vehicle. Cell service is available…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Big Frog - FS 62
Big Frog - FS 62

Big Frog - FS 62

This trail is less maintained than the other trails in the area. There are some places with deep ruts and one place that is off-camber that we marked with 18 degrees of roll. I would…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Big Loop & Big Springs
Big Loop & Big Springs

Big Loop & Big Springs

This loop gives you a bit of everything there is to see in Chuck Swan WMA. This route is slightly rougher than Main Forest Rd, but still passable by capable 2WD vehicles except during the…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Blue Ridge Trail - Big Frog
Blue Ridge Trail - Big Frog

Blue Ridge Trail - 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
5.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Brown Gap Road
Brown Gap Road

Brown Gap Road

This route will take you from the higher elevations back towards Hartford. It generally a mild road, but a few sections include ruts and mud holes that might be more challenging during rainy weather. Be…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Brush Creek Road
Brush Creek Road

Brush Creek Road

Brush Creek starts out as a narrow paved road, but once it meets the western end of Weaver's Bend it transitions to gravel. This is a beautiful drive and the namesake creek parallels the road…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Buck Bald
Buck Bald

Buck Bald

Gravel road to a beautiful bald that overlooks the mountains of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Part of the Cherokee National Forests. To the north, you will see the Nantahala and Yellow Creek mountains of…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Buffalo Mountain - Fire Tower Climb
Buffalo Mountain - Fire Tower Climb

Buffalo Mountain - Fire Tower Climb

This route will take you on a journey through the mountains to the upper parking lot area, near the refurbished fire tower. Once at the parking area, it is a 20-45 minute hike to the…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Bullet Creek Ellis Creek 44
Bullet Creek Ellis Creek 44

Bullet Creek Ellis Creek 44

This is an easy trail that can be driven by any vehicle. There are a few places on the road to see some great views. Very peaceful drive through the woods. There are several places…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Bumpus Cove Trail USFS190
Bumpus Cove Trail USFS190

Bumpus Cove Trail USFS190

This trail is a well maintained road that is mostly 1 car width wide and has several spots to turn into if you encounter another vehicle. The trail winds through Rich Mountain via switch backs.…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Campground Connector
Campground Connector

Campground Connector

Campground Connector is a fun way of getting from Windrock Park's Campground to the general store on P1. Make the most of your time winding through the woods. This trail also requires a land use…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Catoosa Headrick Road
Catoosa Headrick Road

Catoosa Headrick Road

This trail takes you across the Cumberland Plateau. There are several tight sections through brush, as well as sections of open grasslands. The trail also has red clay mud sections and rocky ledges, with the…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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