Potts Mountain Jeep Trail

5/5 (14 reviews)
Most experienced wheelers say Potts Mountain Jeep Trail is the most rugged forest service road east of the Mississippi. Located near the border of Virginia and West Virginia, Potts Mountain Jeep Trail tests your skill set and vehicle build as you climb the tallest mountains in the area. As you co...Read More
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Highlights of Potts Mountain Jeep Trail

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Mud Category IconMud
Rock Category IconRock
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
3832 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
04/01 - 01/07
Best Direction
West
Official Trail Name
5036
Nearest Town
Mallow
Nearest Services
Mallow
Management Agency
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
District
Eastern Divide Ranger District

Overview

Most experienced wheelers say Potts Mountain Jeep Trail is the most rugged forest service road east of the Mississippi. Located near the border of Virginia and West Virginia, Potts Mountain Jeep Trail tests your skill set and vehicle build as you climb the tallest mountains in the area. As you conquer this one, you will be greeted with mud pits, severe rock obstacles, epic views of Virginia, and looking further west into West Virginia. Call your buddies because you will need a small team for this one!

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19 Waypoints
59 Trail Photos
4 Trail Concerns
14 Community Reviews
1 Video
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