Off-Road Trails in Virginia

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Learn more about Fort Seybert Trail
Fort Seybert Trail

Fort Seybert Trail

This trail offers climbs and descents, scenic views of the mountains and valleys, and several switchbacks. In the lower West Virginia area of the trail, there are multiple stream crossings that offer breathtaking scenery of…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FR1176
FR1176

FR1176

FR 1176 leads from Big Piney up to a peak where cell towers can be found. The drive up includes several rocky sections, some steep sections and rock ledges. This trail also provides access to…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FR51-AT
FR51-AT

FR51-AT

This short offshoot from Hog Camp Trail leads to the Mount Pleasant Scenic Area with opportunities for hiking and camping.
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FS-394 Sugar Tree
FS-394 Sugar Tree

FS-394 Sugar Tree

FS-394/Sugar Tree is a 19-mile-long two-way gravel and dirt trail located in Virginia's George Washington National Forest about an hour west of Staunton. The trail provides outstanding views of the surrounding areas and is easy…
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Total Miles
19.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about FS-395 Liberty Trail
FS-395 Liberty Trail

FS-395 Liberty Trail

FS-395/Liberty Trail is an in-and-out trail in Virginia's George Washington National Forest approximately an hour west of Staunton. The trail is seasonally closed, so check with the USFS before planning to go here. Liberty Trail…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter
Learn more about FSR #85-2 Hall Spring Road
FSR #85-2 Hall Spring Road

FSR #85-2 Hall Spring Road

This route will take you along the side of the mountain with beautiful views of Appalachia. This trail feels like an East Coast shelf road since it is mainly single track with only a few…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall
Learn more about FSR 72 Long Run Road
FSR 72 Long Run Road

FSR 72 Long Run Road

This Forest Service road has beautiful views of the Appalachian Mountains and 4WD is not required to see them. You will see several campsites right off the road, but there's one with a spectacular view…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gauley Ridge Forest Road
Gauley Ridge Forest Road

Gauley Ridge Forest Road

This trail offers scenic views of the mountains as you travel along the ridge. There are several dispersed campsites large enough to fit multiple vehicles with existing fire rings and great views. The trail is…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about German River
German River

German River

This is a semi-challenging trail that winds through valleys along the German River. As you pass through the more densely vegetated portions of the lower valleys you can hear the German river if you leave…
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Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Gravel Road
Gravel Road

Gravel Road

The main road through Kairos starts on Shumate Falls Road as a paved road with a really steep grade. It's a bit tight and windy in the beginning, but still manageable for RVs, you just…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Greasy Springs
Greasy Springs

Greasy Springs

Out-and-back trails are primarily used to access the Appalachian Trail crossing. This is a narrow 2-track that is muddy in places and has numerous short side trails. There are many nice camping spots throughout the…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hite Hollow
Hite Hollow

Hite Hollow

Hite Hollow is located in the George Washington National Forest, west of Staunton, VA. It's a basic trail that offers outstanding views of the surrounding area. The trail is mainly rock and dirt and has…
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Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring
Learn more about Hog Camp
Hog Camp

Hog Camp

Hog Camp Road provides access to a variety of hiking and camping opportunities in the George Washington National Forest. The south end is well traveled and easily passable, however north of the Mount Pleasant Scenic…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hone Quarry
Hone Quarry

Hone Quarry

Hone Quarry recreation area is a dead end trail passing by a reservoir. The trail starts paved from the state highway passing by day use picnic areas and a pay campground with amenities. The trail…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hunting Creek
Hunting Creek

Hunting Creek

This out-and-back starts in the valley, and after following along Hunting Creek, it tops out at a gate just past the aptly named Camping Gap. There are a couple of small campsites near the bottom,…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain

Iron Mountain

This road is fairly easy and should not require 4WD unless it is very wet. Wildlife is abundant including deer, grouse, and turkey. The side route to Comer's Rock provides a scenic overlook after a…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about J1
J1

J1

J1 serves as the main access route into the Jawbone trail system, beginning at the ATV trailhead and running over 16 miles to State Route 635. The trail starts as a wide, gravel two-lane road…
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Total Miles
16.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about J100
J100

J100

J100, not open to Jeeps, begins with a more primitive, narrow route descending from north to south through dense woods. The majority of the route is moderate-easy, with gradual switchbacks, embedded rock layers, loose dirt,…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about J15
J15

J15

J15 is a 0.7-mile easy trail connecting two segments of J1. It runs as a wide, flat gravelly dirt path with loose rock and shallow ruts beneath powerlines, following the shelfy edge of a scenic…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about J16
J16

J16

J16 is an easy trail winding through scenic, lush forest with moderate overgrowth in the center of the track and loose rocks scattered throughout. The terrain is slightly uneven, with the south end featuring a…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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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…
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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

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…
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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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