Off-Road Trails in Tennessee

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Learn more about G9 - Peachtree Gap
G9 - Peachtree Gap

G9 - Peachtree Gap

Trail G9 is a loose rock gravel trail with mild mudholes spread out through it. Trail G9 does not show up on the park map as it is a newly added trail. Per park staff,…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gatlin Point North FSR 228
Gatlin Point North FSR 228

Gatlin Point North FSR 228

Gatlin Point North FSR 228 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 features small…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gatlin Point South FSR 227
Gatlin Point South FSR 227

Gatlin Point South FSR 227

Gatlin Point South FSR 227 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 features small…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about George Watson Road
George Watson Road

George Watson Road

George Watson Road takes you to to a primitive Boat Ramp on Lake Barkley. The trail is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud holes after heavy rain.…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Ginger Bay Road FS 205
Ginger Bay Road FS 205

Ginger Bay Road FS 205

Ginger Bay Road FS 205 is a gravel forestry road through the southern Tennessee section, centrally located heading west to the Kentucky Lake side of Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area. It is a…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gravley Hill Road - Macon County Tour
Gravley Hill Road - Macon County Tour

Gravley Hill Road - Macon County Tour

Winding through the gentle terrain of northern Tennessee, this graded gravel trail marks the starting point of the iconic Macon County Tour (MCT), a 100+ mile off-road journey that explores the rolling hills and hardwood…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Green Mountain Road
Green Mountain Road

Green Mountain Road

This is a windy gravel mountain road. It winds along the edge of the mountain with mild elevation changes. Beautiful drive with a couple of good spots to catch a view, although there are no…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gulf Road
Gulf Road

Gulf Road

Gulf Road is a great route to take to gain access to some of the tracks at higher elevations. From here you can head up to Max Patch, explore Martha Sundquist State Forest, head out…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hailey Road
Hailey Road

Hailey Road

This is a challenging trail but doable with a high-clearance vehicle as long as you choose very specific lines. We did this trail in a stock Jeep Gladiator with 33" tires with no lift and…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hall Top Road
Hall Top Road

Hall Top Road

Hall Top climbs 1,500 feet over the five-mile route from the rhododendron-shaded valley to the rocky peak above. Most of the route is maintained, but some steeper sections are rocky and require a driver to…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Hall Top Spur
Hall Top Spur

Hall Top Spur

The Hall Top Spur allows access to the Hall Top Fire Tower, Big Fill Road, and Rocky Top Road from the eastern border of this section of Cherokee National Forest. The road climbs steeply from…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Hance Hollow Road - Macon County Tour
Hance Hollow Road - Macon County Tour

Hance Hollow Road - Macon County Tour

Hance Hollow Road is an old county road that is now rarely used. It's a steady steep descent or climb on a narrow road with tight switchbacks. It is located in a heavily wooded area…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hebbertburg Road
Hebbertburg Road

Hebbertburg Road

Hebbertburg Road is a well-maintained gravel road. However, at the end of the road, you'll come across a historic decommissioned bridge--a fascinating glimpse into the past. There is a creek crossing to get to Otter…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Horse Cove Gap
Horse Cove Gap

Horse Cove Gap

Horse Cove Gap is an out-and-back trail that offers breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The trail winds through lush forests, gradually leading to several overlooks that provide panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape.…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Horse Creek
Horse Creek

Horse Creek

Horse Creek is one of the many hidden gems of East Tennessee. This is an epic trail filled with multiple water crossings, rock ledges, steep grades, and scenic views. You will encounter a few switchbacks…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hurricane Gap
Hurricane Gap

Hurricane Gap

Hurrican Gap is a well-maintained gravel road that travels from the Houston Valley area to just outside of Hot Springs, NC. While it's not particularly challenging, there are some great side trips along the way.…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Indian Creek - FSR 302
Indian Creek - FSR 302

Indian Creek - FSR 302

This is a forest service road with some beautiful views of the Ocoee Number One Lake. This trail goes by Bakers Creek. On both sides of the road at Bakers Creek, there are some camping…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Inman Point Road
Inman Point Road

Inman Point Road

Inman Point Road is a scenic and moderately challenging trail nestled in the heart of Prentice Cooper State Forest. The trail kicks off with a steady incline featuring a mix of dirt and embedded rock--some…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Irishman Branch
Irishman Branch

Irishman Branch

Take a quick trip through the mountains on this scenic forest service road. There are multiple water bars (rain/erosion control mounds) that can catch you by surprise, so use caution throughout the trail. There is…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Iron Gap
Iron Gap

Iron Gap

Iron Gap trail is a two-part trail. This trail guide is for the first leg of the trail. You will start at the end of County Road 175 where the trail will start by driving…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Winter, Fall
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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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