Off-Road Trails in Virginia

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Trail 15

Trail 15

Trail 15 is labeled as an extreme trail by the park and is not open to rentals due to a high chance of tip-over. It features a steep, deeply rutted climb with foot-deep ruts and…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Trail 2

Trail 2

This is a very short 160-yard spur connecting Trail 1 back to the main road, Trail 2 serves as a directional bailout route (north to south only). The trail is smooth and easy, with virtually…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Trail 21
Trail 21

Trail 21

Trail 21 is a 1.7-mile easy trail that allows two-way travel. The south end begins with a small rocky stream crossing and some loose rock, gradually climbing up from the Trail 26 bypass. The route…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Trail 22

Trail 22

Trail 22 is a short, moderately easy loop less than half a mile long that branches off Trail 21 on the way to the overlook. It should be ridden in a counterclockwise direction. The trail…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Trail 23 Sawmill Run
Trail 23 Sawmill Run

Trail 23 Sawmill Run

Trail 23 follows a rocky route that parallels Cooper Branch and crosses the rocky stream bed several times. While water flow is typically low, the trail surface is composed of loose rock, roots, and slick…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Trail 24
Trail 24

Trail 24

Trail 24 acts as a bailout from Trail 23 back to the main road and campground, traveling in a directional north-to-south climb. It starts by paralleling a stream and includes a small rocky stream crossing…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Trail 25

Trail 25

Trail 25 is a short but challenging spur, only 160 yards long, descending steeply from Trail 22 to the intersection with Trails 23 and 29. This directional trail (north to south) begins with a steep,…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Trail 26 Razor Bypass
Trail 26 Razor Bypass

Trail 26 Razor Bypass

Trail 26 is a 0.7-mile connector between Trail 28 and Trail 21. The first quarter mile, descending from the start of Razor Ridge, is smooth and relatively easy despite the moderate grade. After it intersects…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Trail 27
Trail 27

Trail 27

Trail 27 is a quarter-mile more difficult trail, designated directional west to east. It begins with a very steep and rutted climb, where foot-deep ruts are filled with loose debris like sticks and rocks, making…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Trail 28 Razor Ridge
Trail 28 Razor Ridge

Trail 28 Razor Ridge

Trail 28 begins at the intersection with Trail 27 and climbs up to the "Razor Ridge," offering a scenic ride along the mountain's ridge. The trail is occasionally troughed and rutted, winding through trees with…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Trail 29
Trail 29

Trail 29

Trail 29 is designated as Most Difficult by the park, climbing up the Cooper Branch in a rocky creek bed. Riders travel directly in the stream much of the time, occasionally shifting to narrow dirt…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Trail 3

Trail 3

This is a short spur off Trail 1. This easy trail stretches less than a quarter mile and leads to a scenic overlook beneath the power lines. The wide path is lightly rutted with scattered…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Trail 4

Trail 4

Trail 4 is a 1.3-mile loop that continues from the east end of Trail 1 across the main road, running directionally in a clockwise direction. It features a wide path with shallow ruts, large mud…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Trail 5

Trail 5

Trail 5 is a short spur, less than a quarter mile long, that provides a smooth and easy bailout from Trail 4 to the main road (directional south to north only). The wide path winds…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Trail 6

Trail 6

Trail 6 is a very short 270 yard bailout route from Trail 4 back to the field camping area along the main road. It is lightly rutted with slightly more loose rock than Trail 4,…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Trail 7

Trail 7

Trail 7 begins at the southern entrance near the "Shale Bank" sign and features a two-way travel section for the first 1.5 miles. It starts out wide with water bars, mud puddles, and shallow ruts,…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Trail 8

Trail 8

Trail 8 is a short 217-yard connector that begins with a steeper hill climb featuring rutting, roots, and a mix of loose and embedded rocks. After the initial ascent, the trail levels out and continues…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Tuckaho
Tuckaho

Tuckaho

Tuckaho Road is a short, 0.9-mile gravel road managed by the U.S. Forest Service within George Washington National Forest. The surface is smooth and well-maintained, suitable for full-width 4x4 vehicles, high-clearance rigs, SxS, ATVs, dirt…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Union Springs
Union Springs

Union Springs

This is the most difficult of several options to reach Flag Pole Knob. The route is generally only one vehicle wide, with dense foliage in the warmer months. There are also several rain-dependent muddy areas…
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Total Miles
11.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Vances Cove
Vances Cove

Vances Cove

Vances Cove trail is a meandering gravel road starting at Cold Spring Gap. Descending into the valley along cold spring creek. The road can become washed out in some areas after heavy rain, as the…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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ATV trails in Virginia

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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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UTV/side-by-side trails in Virginia

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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…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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