North Carolina Off-Road Trails

Green River Road is an easy winding route that crosses the Green River offering great views of the river. This is a well-traveled route connecting to Pinnacle Mountain Road located in the Dupont State Recreational Forest. The road is good for beginners or sightseers looking for moving water not far from the road.

Upper Santeetlah meanders through the Nantahala National Forest along Santeetlah Creek passing several historic homesteads. Multiple large shady designated campsites have fire rings and lantern holders.

Webb Mill is a scenic mountain road through the Nantahala National Forest, offering superb views, especially in the Fall. The narrow track twists through the mountains from Andrews across Porterfield Gap to the community of Denton, which boasts a population of "several." There aren't any campsites along this route.

Bent Creek can be used driving out of Asheville, North Carolina to make your way deeper into the forest. It is suitable for any vehicle. There is no camping. Be wary of the many bicyclists using the trail.

Avery Creek is one of the many forest service roads that connect to the Blue Ridge Parkway. When traveling north to south, the road leaves the Parkway and terminates in the south at the White Pines Group Site and Avery Creek. It travels generally downhill and is thick with rhododendron. There are several designated dispersed campsites on the south end, but they offer little privacy. The road is suitable for any vehicle.

The gravel Little Snowbird Road runs through the quaint little community of Denton, which proudly boasts a population of "several." This route continues the offroad connection of the Smoky Mountain 1000 between Andrews and Snowbird. There are not any campsites on this route.

Hurricane Gap Road is a 2-lane gravel road that leaves US 25 east of Hot Springs to the north, taking you up about 1000 feet in elevation to the Rich Mountain Fire Tower Road in the Pisgah National Forest.  There is dispersed camping on Rich Mountain Fire Tower Road. The Rich Mountain Fire Tower is one of only six remaining fire towers along the Appalachian Trail.

Wash Creek starts from the Blue Ridge Parkway and travels downhill for almost six miles before it meets the North Fork Mills River and the North Mills River improved campground. As you pass by rhododendron and laurel, the road has plenty of twists and turns. The trail also has nine first come, first serve designated numbered dispersed campsites, complete with a fire ring. The trail is suitable for any vehicle.

The Old River Road winds you along the incredible white water of the rushing Nantahala River. This is a hot spot for trout fishing. There are multiple campsites right on the river bank.

When traveling from south the north, the road rises in elevation as you follow Rockhouse Creek. Hiking trails branch off to Transylvania Falls and Slick Rock Falls. The scenic value makes this a busy road. There are four designated dispersed campsites. The most secluded site is #1 on the north end. The trail is suitable for any vehicle.

148A connects Cold Springs Creek Road with Brown Gap. It is short and has a moderate grade, suitable for any vehicle. A small number of dispersed campsites are found along the road.