Off-Road Trails in Tennessee

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A6

A6

Trail A6 is a short but demanding connector at Doe Mountain, linking Trails A2 and A5 with a steep climb over less than half a mile from north to south. The narrow singletrack winds through…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, 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
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Apalachia Tunnel - FS 1166
Apalachia Tunnel - FS 1166

Apalachia Tunnel - FS 1166

Apalachia Tunnel Road - FS 1166 changes to Turtletown Creek Road - FS 11651 and ends at the trailhead of Turtletown Creek Falls. The road is an improved two-lane gravel road that can be driven…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Artemis Lane
Artemis Lane

Artemis Lane

Artemis Lane is a primary interior access route within Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area and one of the longest drivable tracks in the system at approximately six miles. Drivers must possess a valid annual Hunt/Fish…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about B5
B5

B5

Trail B5 is a moderately easy singletrack at Doe Mountain that climbs off Trail 1 and winds into a densely wooded hillside on a well-defined track. The narrow path weaves through tightly spaced trees on…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, 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
1Easy
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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bark Camp- Lost Cove- Miller's Ridge
Bark Camp- Lost Cove- Miller's Ridge

Bark Camp- Lost Cove- Miller's Ridge

This is a super easy two-track seasonal trail. This trail is only open from 10-1 to 12-18. Double-check the rules for this trail with Tellico Ranger District. It was open today with some off-shoots open…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall
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
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Bear Creek Road
Bear Creek Road

Bear Creek Road

Starts off easy going, small washouts and puddle crossings. The bottoms of the crossings are not muddy and pretty solid. About halfway through, you encounter a 30-degree downward incline. Massive washouts and slippery, loose rock.…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bear Hollow Road
Bear Hollow Road

Bear Hollow Road

IMPORTANT: This trail is only open during Tennessee hunting seasons, typically from mid-August through late May. Visitors should reference the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website for current access dates and regulations before visiting. Bear Hollow…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Beech Grove Road - Macon County Tour
Beech Grove Road - Macon County Tour

Beech Grove Road - Macon County Tour

Beech Grove Road is a short gravel segment of the Macon County Tour that offers mild elevation changes and a quiet rural setting. The entrance can be easy to miss, so drivers should watch carefully…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
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
4Moderate
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
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Big Creek Road
Big Creek Road

Big Creek Road

Big Creek Road is a moderately easy gravel route within Cherokee National Forest that serves as a connector to Flatwoods and Old Flatwoods. The surface is primarily gravel with a mix of potholes and occasional…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Big Creek South
Big Creek South

Big Creek South

Big Creek South is a moderately easy gravel route that offers a straightforward drive with a few areas requiring attention. The surface is primarily gravel with scattered mud holes and ruts, including some deeper sections…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, 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
3Easy
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
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall

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

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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