Off-Road Trails in Virginia

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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 Hodges Draft
Hodges Draft

Hodges Draft

Hodges Draft, also known as State Route 81, is a well-maintained gravel road with no significant obstacles. The trail is generally uneventful, and the scenery is limited to the surrounding forest. The first portion of…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
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 Iron Mountain Spur A
Iron Mountain Spur A

Iron Mountain Spur A

Iron Mountain Spur A is a 6-mile single-track trail starting at the edge of Damascus, Virginia, and running through Jefferson National Forest. The trail is open to motorcycles, mountain bikes, hikers, and horseback riders --…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Iron Mountain Spur B
Iron Mountain Spur B

Iron Mountain Spur B

0Iron Mountain Spur B is a 6-mile single-track trail running northeast of Spur A through Jefferson National Forest, connecting Feathercamp Road to the west and Whitetop Road to the east. The trail is open to…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring
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
Learn more about J30
J30

J30

J30 is a quarter-mile connector between J4 and J2 that offers a more primitive feel, with loose rocks and overgrown vegetation narrowing the trail between brush. While there are no major obstacles, the route is…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about J31
J31

J31

J31 is an easy access corridor within the Jawbone system, with the northern half-mile consisting of a wide, flat gravel road under powerlines and no technical challenges. The southern segment branches off onto a slightly…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about J32
J32

J32

J32 is a narrow, overgrown shelf path cut into the hillside, with a scenic ridge section along the spine of a hilltop. The surface is mostly smooth with shallow ruts, occasional stick debris, and gradual…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about J33
J33

J33

J33 climbs into the woods off of J34 with semi-steep grades and a series of tighter switchbacks. The surface is mostly smooth, with occasional stick debris, small roots, and infrequent loose rock. As it reaches…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter
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J34

J34

J34 is an easy, gradual trail that begins as a wide, smooth path running alongside oil and gas infrastructure and under powerlines, with occasional mud puddles. The middle section narrows slightly as it enters dense,…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about J36
J36

J36

J36 begins on the west end as a very easy, loose-rock path along a power line route before entering the woods, where the terrain becomes more rugged. The trail transitions to an uneven, shelf-like path…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

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
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall

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
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall

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