Off-Road Trails in Virginia

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Learn more about Archer Run
Archer Run

Archer Run

Archer Run is a basic trail in Virginia's George Washington National Forest. It is mainly a dirt road, with some areas of minor rockiness. It meanders through the mountains of western Virginia, offering good views…
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Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Bailey Gap to Butt Mountain
Bailey Gap to Butt Mountain

Bailey Gap to Butt Mountain

Bailey Gap and Butt Mountain are two trails that are near the Mountain Lake Lodge, which was made famous by the movie "Dirty Dancing". Both trails are beginner-friendly, with Butt Mountain being the easier of…
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Total Miles
13.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Bald Mountain
Bald Mountain

Bald Mountain

Bald Mountain is a seasonal, two-way trail, about 10 miles in length. Starting at FR42 Coal Road, you'll be going up in elevation towards the Blue Ridge Parkway. The trail is continually rocky from the…
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Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Big Mary
Big Mary

Big Mary

This is a gravel forest service road that follows Big Mary Creek. Several walk-in campsites are located just off the trail. There is good fishing and hiking along the trail, and decent cell service in…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Big Piney
Big Piney

Big Piney

Big Piney is a gravel road passing through a portion of the George Washington National Forest, offering access to hiking, camping and swimming. The trail is rocky and typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Big Woods Loop
Big Woods Loop

Big Woods Loop

Big Woods Loop is a route that passes through the Big Woods State Forest and Big Woods Wildlife Management Area. The route is a basic forest road, with the surface being slightly rougher on the…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Bobblets Gap
Bobblets Gap

Bobblets Gap

Bobblets Gap is a natural surface two-track that starts on the south side of the Blue Ridge near Montvale, Virginia, and traverses up the mountain. At the top, it goes under the Blue Ridge Parkway…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Broad Run
Broad Run

Broad Run

This route is partially a state-numbered road and NF route. The surface is primarily gravel with many water crossings. The water level is highly dependent on local conditions and can be over 36" deep at…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Clinch Mountain Fire Tower
Clinch Mountain Fire Tower

Clinch Mountain Fire Tower

This trail goes up and over Clinch Mountain and descends into Moccasin Valley. There are many vistas along the way, both ascending and descending the mountain. The surrounding area is full of history and places…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Coal Road
Coal Road

Coal Road

Coal Road is a 13-mile-long forest service road near Shenandoah Acres Campground and Sherando Lake. Any vehicle type should be able to travel the gravel sections, and the road is paved on either end. You…
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Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cold Springs - FR 77
Cold Springs - FR 77

Cold Springs - FR 77

This trail is in the beautiful George Washington National Forest trail in Deerfield, Virginia connecting Old Parkersburg Turnpike and Hite Hollow Road. This trail has quite a few camping areas, some able to accommodate multiple…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Coon Bridge
Coon Bridge

Coon Bridge

Nice connector trail from east of the mountains in the valley leading into the mountains. This trail passes through a national forest right of way through private property from the state road for about the…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cow Camp Road
Cow Camp Road

Cow Camp Road

This is a rocky fire road in the George Washington National Forest, connecting Highway 60 to Wiggins Hill Road. It is typically unmaintained after rain or snow and you may encounter shallow water crossings and…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Crabtree Meadows
Crabtree Meadows

Crabtree Meadows

This route is one side of the old Shoe Creek Trail that is now gated in the middle at private property. The surface is gravel from the state road to the parking area for the…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cub Run
Cub Run

Cub Run

Maintained gravel forest service road. This route includes numerous hiking trailheads. The southern portion of the route has very spotty cell service, which improves in the northern portion. The northern portion includes many dispersed camping…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Edinburg Gap
Edinburg Gap

Edinburg Gap

Edinburg Gap is a minimally maintained Forest Service Road located in the George Washington National Forest. The road is one vehicle wide with plenty of space to pass and can be accessed by either end.…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Emerald Pond
Emerald Pond

Emerald Pond

Dead end route to a mountain pond. This route gradually climbs the mountain and ends at multiple locked gates. The route has some exposed base stone and muddy sections but generally maintained gravel forest service…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Enchanted Creek
Enchanted Creek

Enchanted Creek

A seasonal forest route that traces along the Blue Ridge Parkway at a lower elevation. The surface is natural dirt with rocks, mud, and stream crossings. A tunnel around the mid-point passes under the BRP.…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Fenwick Mines
Fenwick Mines

Fenwick Mines

Near the town of New Castle, VA, are the remnants of many small mining towns. This route passes by the Fenwick Mines area, which has a small recreation day-use area and hiking trails. The route…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Flagpole Knob
Flagpole Knob

Flagpole Knob

Flagpole Knob is located in the George Washington National Forest, along the border of Virginia and West Virginia. Open year-round, access to Flagpole Knob can be from Switzer Lake Road, Union Springs, or Briery Branch…
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Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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