Off-Road Trails in North Carolina

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1A

1A

Trail 1A is a difficult and narrow ATV trail open to vehicles 50" or less. The trail winds through a lush forest, crossing small creeks and constantly weaving against the mountainside, often with blind corners.…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about 1B Shortcut
1B Shortcut

1B Shortcut

The 1B Shortcut is a short, less-than-quarter-mile connector trail linking two segments of Trail 1B. It cuts approximately two miles off the main 1B loop. The trail features a mostly smooth, gradual surface with one…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 2C
2C

2C

Trail 2C at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park is a 2.8-mile, easy SxS loop beginning and ending at the main staging area. Riders experience a gradual ascent for the first half, followed by a smooth descent,…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 390 - Daniel
390 - Daniel

390 - Daniel

Expert riders only! Daniel is one of 3 trails that start with a "D" that the locals know well. This trail sees frequent rollovers and vehicle damage, resulting in its "Black" trail rating. Daniel starts…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 5583
5583

5583

The trail at the time was snow-covered (approximately 3-4 inches) but it is mostly a dirt/mud trail. I didn't encounter anything that a normal 4x4 couldn't handle. The trail from the road is mostly uphill.…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about 6A
6A

6A

Trail 6A marks the bottom and most challenging portion of the Trail 6 loop. This half-mile segment delivers a steep, punchy climb, gaining around 340 feet of elevation from west to east. It kicks off…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Alfred Woodie Lane
Alfred Woodie Lane

Alfred Woodie Lane

Alfred Woodie Lane is a short trail that begins as a forest service road and leads to a group of privately owned hunting cabins. The road is poorly maintained, featuring small rocks, ruts, and wet…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is a series of dirt and gravel roads located in Dare County, North Carolina, approximately 45 minutes west of Nags Head in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The roads…
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Total Miles
29.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring
Learn more about Beaverdam Bald
Beaverdam Bald

Beaverdam Bald

Beaverdam Bald is in the Cherokee National Forest. Its road ID number is 24. This road rides along a mountain crest with views of the surrounding mountains on both sides. There are overlooks along the…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bent Creek Trail
Bent Creek Trail

Bent Creek Trail

This is a short section of roadway out of Asheville that connects to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The road winds up the Blue Ridge Mountains through scenic back-country areas with multiple trails and recreational areas…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Black Mountain Trail 3
Black Mountain Trail 3

Black Mountain Trail 3

Trail 3 is a frequently used, rocky trail that winds through a beautifully forested section of the Nantahala. The surface includes small loose rocks and moderate curves, and the trail is noticeably worn and troughed…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Blanton Branch Trail 10
Blanton Branch Trail 10

Blanton Branch Trail 10

Trail 10 is a scenic and well-maintained 0.7-mile loop indicated for one-way travel in a counterclockwise direction. It features a wide, shelfy route climbing the mountainside, with flat and ramped sections and giant embedded rock…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Blue Valley Road
Blue Valley Road

Blue Valley Road

Blue Valley Road winds through the scenic Blue Valley Experimental Forest near Highlands, North Carolina. Starting with a brief stretch of pavement, the road quickly transitions to gravel, passing scattered homes before opening into a…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bogue Road
Bogue Road

Bogue Road

Bogue Road is another hard-pack road leading to more Croatan National Forest areas. Along the road is a vast hunting land area and numerous side trails. The end of the road turns into a tight-looking…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bogue Road Spur
Bogue Road Spur

Bogue Road Spur

This narrow double-track trail provides access to the Pettiford Creek State Forest, an area surrounded by Croatan National Forest. This state forest offers miles of trails ranging from sandy double tracks to deeper mud and…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bogue Road Spur 3
Bogue Road Spur 3

Bogue Road Spur 3

This trail is an offshoot of Bogue Road Spur 2, featuring a sandy double-track path with a mix of obstacles, including loose sand, mud pits, and tight tree corridors. The trail begins with loose-packed sand,…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Brown Mountain Beech Road
Brown Mountain Beech Road

Brown Mountain Beech Road

Brown Mountain Beech Road is a smaller section of a town road that goes through Pisgah National Forest and the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission. The road follows Wilson Creek and offers views of the…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Brown Mountain Trail 1
Brown Mountain Trail 1

Brown Mountain Trail 1

The Brown Mountain OHV area is a predominantly SxS, ATV, and dirt biking system that offers a few miles of trail for full-size 4WD rigs. The trail starts as an easy rutted Forest Service-esque road…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Brown Mountain Trail 8
Brown Mountain Trail 8

Brown Mountain Trail 8

Trail 8 is the second trail accessible to full-size vehicles in the Brown Mountain OHV area. The trail runs from about three-quarters of the way through Trail 1 and connects to the end of it,…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Buck Knob Trail 11
Buck Knob Trail 11

Buck Knob Trail 11

Trail 11 features a shelfy traverse up the mountainside with a mix of small rocks, embedded rock layers, sticks, small roots, and occasional moisture. Multiple flat embedded rock slabs make it more interesting without adding…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
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