Trails
Welcome to our Trails page. The search module at left is your gateway to an extensive directory of OHV Trails, National Forests and National Parks so you can find an outdoor adventure in your own neck of the woods.
Please be aware that trail information can quickly become outdated—what is public today may be privately owned tomorrow. It is your responsibility to confirm that the areas in which you wish to travel are open to the public or to acquire permission from the owner(s) of any privately held land.
We understand why some jealously guard their off-road playgrounds, but we think more like Woody Guthrie—this land was made for you and me. In that spirit, we offer this Web guide of trail information for the U.S.
Most national forests and national parks have loads of undesignated trails; these are unnumbered roads and byways that meander throughout the area. And just because their Web sites may not list any trails open to 4x4s doesn’t mean they’re not there. We got it from the horse’s mouth that these sites are often “inaccurate,” so call and ask—they’ll give it up. Before tackling any trail, make sure you understand trail difficulty ratings. If you would like to add a trail link to this guide, send a note to the trail editor. Please report any broken links to the webmaster.
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to talk about trails without considering land use. Case in point: Rich Mountain Road in North Georgia, a trail we ran with Southern Jeeps. As the article was being prepared for Standard Issue 1, we learned that the trail was under surveillance by officials armed with tickets. These circumstances, unfortunately, landed our story in the dumper. You can learn more about this situation at the club’s Web site.
With that in mind, we urge you to familiarize yourself with the area you’re interested in before packing the Jeep and heading out. If you plan to visit a state forest, state park or other public lands, call ahead to be advised of any regulations, trail closures or trail hazards and request all available handouts. Finally, we remind you to always follow the principles of Tread Lightly! and Leave No Trace. Doing unto others’ trails as you would have them do unto yours helps keep our public lands open.