Trail Overview

Potts Mountain East is a 7-mile trail that runs through the Jefferson National Forest near Potts Mountain Jeep Trail. The trail differs from typical forest roads in the area, in that it follows a ridgeline and lacks the switchbacks that are common for Virginia forest roads. Potts East can be traveled by most 4WD vehicles, and is not an overly difficult trail. It does have several water pits, but they have rocky bottoms and are typically not more than 12" deep. This can change significantly during heavy rain, though. In some areas, the trail does cross private property, and there are a few residences along the trail.

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Difficulty

The trail is fairly simple, but does have some slightly rocky areas. There are also water pits that can be somewhat deep if there's been significant recent rainfall.

Technical Rating

ryan quick

Mar 10, 2026

Open

Was an easy trail with some fun mud/water parts that were maybe 8-12 inches deep. Couple camping spots along the way. Cell service is spotty once you get past the 3rd mile marker