Off-Road Trails in Virginia

Discover off-road trails in Virginia

Learn more about Pond Lick Road
Pond Lick Road

Pond Lick Road

This dirt track travels just north of Gatewood Reservoir. At just under 3 miles, it's a great quick run, or you can add to a route that includes some of the other local forest roads.…
Learn more about Pond Lick Road
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Potts Mountain Jeep Trail
Potts Mountain Jeep Trail

Potts Mountain Jeep Trail

Potts Mountain Jeep Trail is no joke! This was a very challenging trial for my Jeep with a 3.5" lift on 37's I drug and winched several times. Potts Mountain is rocks, rocks, and more…
Learn more about Potts Mountain Jeep Trail
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Powell's Gap
Powell's Gap

Powell's Gap

This is a gravel FS road leading to prime trout water. It's a scenic short path off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Go to the end of the road and take a left onto Jennings Creek.…
Learn more about Powell's Gap
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Puke Creek
Puke Creek

Puke Creek

Puke Creek is a highly advanced, .3 mile long trail through a rugged, boulder-filled ravine--intended for expert drivers only, with no rentals allowed. Directional from southwest to northeast, the route begins in a rocky trough…
Learn more about Puke Creek
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Rattlesnake
Rattlesnake

Rattlesnake

Rattlesnake Trail is a 0.5-mile ATV trail that provides smooth, easy access from the large Rattlesnake Trailhead parking lot off State Highway 130 to the South Pedlar loop. It features large water bars and fast,…
Learn more about Rattlesnake
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Reddish Knob
Reddish Knob

Reddish Knob

This 20-plus miles of George Washington National Forest back roads stretches from Braley Pond to Briery Branch Gap. With the exception of the northern 2.5 miles of the route which is paved, the rest is…
Learn more about Reddish Knob
Total Miles
19.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about River Road
River Road

River Road

This trail picks up across the road from the end of the Single Track 1 trail, and immediately steps up in difficulty. This 0.6-mile trail drops into the woods with tighter, rockier terrain. Expect embedded…
Learn more about River Road
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Rocky Run
Rocky Run

Rocky Run

This is an out-and-back trail that begins on a maintained gravel road before transitioning into more challenging terrain. The first section feels like a mix between a green and a blue rating, with a side…
Learn more about Rocky Run
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about RV1
RV1

RV1

RV1 is a 12-mile main access route through the Ridgeview trail system, suitable for all skill levels. The trail features mostly easy, gradual grades with narrow ridgeline sections, shelf-like paths, small loose rocks, ruts, debris,…
Learn more about RV1
Total Miles
12.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about RV11
RV11

RV11

RV11 is a short, half-mile trail in the center of the Ridgeview system that provides access to several other easy trails. The route is grassy and overgrown in places, with flat embedded rock layers and…
Learn more about RV11
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about RV13
RV13

RV13

RV13 begins at the south end as a wide, easy trail with a gradual gravelly surface and small loose rock. It runs along the forest floor beside a ravine, following a shelf-like path cut into…
Learn more about RV13
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about RV20
RV20

RV20

RV 20 is a 540-yard-long spur off of RV1 in the Ridgeview trail system. The trail is grassy and overgrown, with tight corners and dense tree cover on both sides. It features some dips, bumps,…
Learn more about RV20
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about RV21
RV21

RV21

RV21 is a mile-long trail that runs through the middle of the Ridgeview system, featuring dense woods and grassy sections along a hillside. The trail offers a flowy experience with dips, bumps, and semi-steep grades…
Learn more about RV21
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about RV22
RV22

RV22

RV 22 is a short, 120-yard connector trail between segments of RV40 in the Ridgeview trail system. It is a grassy and overgrown shelf cut into the hillside and appears to see very little traffic.…
Learn more about RV22
Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about RV23
RV23

RV23

RV 23 is a short 230-yard connector trail that descends gradually from east to west between RV11 and RV1. It travels through a scenic section of forest dominated by eastern white pines. The path includes…
Learn more about RV23
Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about RV24
RV24

RV24

RV 24 is a very short, 100-foot long connector between segments of RV40 in the Ridgeview trail system. It features a semi-steep climb from north to south over smooth dirt with light ruts. The trail…
Learn more about RV24
Total Miles
0.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about RV25
RV25

RV25

RV25 is a 4.5-mile route that winds extensively through the Ridge View trail system, curving around mountain slopes and offering a longer, more varied alternative to RV1. The trail is deeply rutted in places and…
Learn more about RV25
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about RV26
RV26

RV26

RV 26 is a short connector between segments of RV40 in the Ridgeview trail system, offering an easy dirt surface with a semi-steep slope. Light ruts are present, but the trail is easy overall. When…
Learn more about RV26
Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about RV27
RV27

RV27

RV27 is a short spur trail just over a quarter mile long that branches off RV25 and connects to RV1. It climbs through very dense forest with tight hairpin turns and mild switchbacks. The surface…
Learn more about RV27
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about RV28
RV28

RV28

RV28 is a short 230-yard spur off of RV1 that descends steeply over loose and embedded rock. The trail features tight corners, pronounced ruts, and water on the trail, making it slick in wet conditions.…
Learn more about RV28
Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
1...891011121314151617

ATV trails in Virginia

Learn more about 28 Connector
28 Connector

28 Connector

The 28 Connector is a wide, easy path that climbs steeply from OP 14 to OP 28 through a logged area. The surface is smooth with no obstacles or rocks, but it's a consistent uphill…
Learn more about 28 Connector
Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 6
6

6

OP 6 is a very short trail, less than 200 yards, offering a small climb from the north before leveling out. It passes through a scenic grove of eastern white pine trees and shares the…
Learn more about 6
Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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…
Learn more about Big Piney
Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bother Flagpole Knob Trail
Bother Flagpole Knob Trail

Bother Flagpole Knob Trail

Great views along the ridge off to the west. Rating 2 out of 10 is easily manageable with a high clearance 4x4 (examples: Colorado ATX, Trailboss, Rubicon). Some rough terrain, but nothing you can't manage…
Learn more about Bother Flagpole Knob Trail
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
12345678910...63

UTV/side-by-side trails in Virginia

Learn more about 28 Connector
28 Connector

28 Connector

The 28 Connector is a wide, easy path that climbs steeply from OP 14 to OP 28 through a logged area. The surface is smooth with no obstacles or rocks, but it's a consistent uphill…
Learn more about 28 Connector
Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 6
6

6

OP 6 is a very short trail, less than 200 yards, offering a small climb from the north before leveling out. It passes through a scenic grove of eastern white pine trees and shares the…
Learn more about 6
Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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…
Learn more about Big Piney
Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bother Flagpole Knob Trail
Bother Flagpole Knob Trail

Bother Flagpole Knob Trail

Great views along the ridge off to the west. Rating 2 out of 10 is easily manageable with a high clearance 4x4 (examples: Colorado ATX, Trailboss, Rubicon). Some rough terrain, but nothing you can't manage…
Learn more about Bother Flagpole Knob Trail
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
12345678910...62

The onX Offroad Difference

onX Offroad combines trail photos, descriptions, difficulty ratings, width restrictions, seasonality, and more in a user-friendly interface. Available on all devices, with offline access and full compatibility with CarPlay and Android Auto. Discover what you’re missing today!