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Learn more about Elk Viewing Tower Road - Trail 25
Elk Viewing Tower Road - Trail 25

Elk Viewing Tower Road - Trail 25

This is a well-maintained gravel road that goes from Highway 25W to the elk viewing tower at Hatfield Knob. There are several viewing areas and lookouts on the way up as well, so keep an…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ellis Pt/Bluff View Road
Ellis Pt/Bluff View Road

Ellis Pt/Bluff View Road

These two trails start at the end of Tower Road. The trail is mostly a narrow single track but traffic is two-way so be mindful of that. This trail, as with all the trails in…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about End of the World
End of the World

End of the World

This trail has a multitude of different obstacles along the path. The trail can be ran from either direction. If the water level is low you can follow the edge of the river and start…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Ernest Rice Road
Ernest Rice Road

Ernest Rice Road

The Ernest Rice Road is a gravel access road to the Wildlife Management Area of the same name. It features an easy to traverse gravel road on the northern side of the area, expect course…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Falls Branch Road - FS 374
Falls Branch Road - FS 374

Falls Branch Road - FS 374

This forest service road is gravel and easy to navigate, there are a few rough places along the trail but nothing difficult. It is located in the Big Frog mountain wilderness which is part of…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Fingerboard Road
Fingerboard Road

Fingerboard Road

This trail is a gravel trail to the trailhead to some pretty cool hikes. With a few spots to camp down next to a quiet little stream. Along the way, you will find some washouts…
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Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Flatwoods Road - Trail 1
Flatwoods Road - Trail 1

Flatwoods Road - Trail 1

This is a well-maintained gravel road accessible by any stock vehicle. It starts just off of I-75 and is a nice gravel road with a few potholes and puddles. Any stock truck or SUV can…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Flatwoods Road 87D
Flatwoods Road 87D

Flatwoods Road 87D

This is mainly a gravel trail with several muddy spots. The trail is mainly flat but does have rolling hills to travel through. I encountered several mud holes but none of which are of any…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Flatwoods Road Extension
Flatwoods Road Extension

Flatwoods Road Extension

This trail is an extension of Flatwoods Road -87D. The trail is mostly downhill and has several mudholes that you could potentially get stuck in. I would be careful while using this trail due to…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Flatwoods Road to 87A
Flatwoods Road to 87A

Flatwoods Road to 87A

Running Flatwoods road from Hickory Tree TN to HWY 421. This includes a section of Forest Service Road 87A when open. The main route is open year-round and is a combination of gravel and unimproved…
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Total Miles
23.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Fox Hollow Bottoms FSR 219
Fox Hollow Bottoms FSR 219

Fox Hollow Bottoms FSR 219

The Fox Hollow Bottoms FSR 219 is a gravel forestry road through the southern Tennessee section, Lake Barkley side, of Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area. To differ from the other half of Fox…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Fox Hollow Hill FSR 218
Fox Hollow Hill FSR 218

Fox Hollow Hill FSR 218

The Fox Hollow Hill FSR 218 is a gravel forestry road through the southern Tennessee section, Lake Barkley side, of Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area. This road features rolling hills and beautiful tree…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FR126 Waucheesi Bald
FR126 Waucheesi Bald

FR126 Waucheesi Bald

The trail to Waucheesi Bald is a gravel trail. The trail has been recently re-graveled. It is a two-way road so make sure you watch for oncoming traffic. The road will take you along Bald…
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Total Miles
17.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FS 221 - Big Frog
FS 221 - Big Frog

FS 221 - Big Frog

This is a well-groomed, gravel, fire service road. You do not need a 4x4 to do this trail. We did not have cell service (Verizon) on this trail. In the fall there should be some…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about G16 - Sassafras Mountain
G16 - Sassafras Mountain

G16 - Sassafras Mountain

G19 - Sassafras Mountain is another getaway spot to relax for lunch and breath in the fresh air. This dead-end trail features loose gravel and two small ruts. One of the ruts is possible to…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about G19 - Bluefer Branch
G19 - Bluefer Branch

G19 - Bluefer Branch

G19 - Bluefer Branch screams, "Take me to the mountains!" This trail, when taken from beginning to end, will take you to a dead end, double back, and then take you to another section of…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about G21 - Skinned Ash Creek
G21 - Skinned Ash Creek

G21 - Skinned Ash Creek

G21 - Skinned Ash Creek gets its name from the waterway that runs parallel to it. This dead-end path cuts across a picturesque mountain side showing the power of nature. Water has cut large ruts…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about G24 - Wildflowers
G24 - Wildflowers

G24 - Wildflowers

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the park with this less-than-traveled trail. You won't find even the most basic obstacle on Trail G24, but what you will find is serenity. In the springtime,…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about G3
G3

G3

This gravel trail lives up to its name with minimal troubles, but like all trails, they have unexpected occurrences such as down trees or washouts. Trail G3 is not to be confused with Trail 3,…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about G31 - Pinstripe Alley
G31 - Pinstripe Alley

G31 - Pinstripe Alley

Trail G31 - Pinstripe Alley almost explains itself. If you are worried about your paint, this would not be a good trail to take. The spring time brings extra growth with the vegetation gravitating to…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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