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No Rating
Open
Visited: 09/19/2023
As described by original review. The morning we did it was foggy so until that burned off there weren't any magnificent views. As the day went on it became very pretty. Trail was passable without issu...
Dave and Shannon
No Rating
Open
Visited: 09/19/2023
Continued on to Big Fill after completing Rocky Top. Rhododendron were amazingly large. I can't imagine what it looks like when they're in bloom. Lots of downed trees on this trail, all but one had be...
Dave and Shannon
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 07/25/2023
Really fun and interesting trail. The long climbs over loose rock and soil kept my attention the whole time, and were a good time. Met several other vehicles on this trail and getting around one anoth...
Dave and Shannon
No Rating
Open
Visited: 07/25/2023
Another fun trail that mostly winds thru a nice North Carolina woods. In a few places the trail becomes off camber and a few more caused my skids to sing.
Dave and Shannon
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 07/21/2023
For all but a hundred yards, this trail is interesting, fun trail with loads of character thru a beautiful woods. For that hundred yards, alone with no other vehicles in sight and no spotter, it is te...
Dave and Shannon
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 07/21/2023
So much fun! I really enjoyed this trail, especially the climbs and obstacles beginning at way points 9-11. Use caution at the many intersections as traffic can get bad at times. I actually passed a U...
Dave and Shannon
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 06/09/2023
I have driven this trail a few times, and I enjoy it! The lush vegetation and the ever-changing mud challenges make it feel slightly different each time. When driving Rocky Top first, you get to see...
Todd
Official Crew
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 06/09/2023
After watching plenty of YouTube videos, I had been wanting to drive this trail for a very long time. The trail did not disappoint at all. I particularly loved all the creek crossings, and the few c...
Todd
Official Crew
No Rating
Open
Visited: 06/09/2023
A few years ago this road was quite passable with just about any vehicle, but as years go by low ride height 2-wheel drive cars are facing more of a struggle. An experienced driver should have no pro...
John Byrd
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 06/08/2023
I wanted to get out and make this one a trail guide on this trip out east, and voila, I ran this one again! What a great trail. So many trails in the area are actually gravel roads, it's nice that t...
Todd
Official Crew
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 05/20/2023
I do this trail roughly 10 times a year and this year it seems much easier than previous years.
Andrea Phillips
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 05/18/2023
Great trail for just a fun hour or two in the Jeep. We combined this with Big Fill for a longer adventure and really enjoyed the difference between the two. This one is much more dry, before getting...
Todd
Official Crew
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 05/18/2023
I drove this trail with my brother and we both liked this one more than Rocky Top, only because of the vegetation and the moderate challenges we felt made the trail super interesting from start to fin...
Todd
Official Crew
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 05/05/2023
Nice trail, not a high base difficulty (except clay will be slick in the rain) but offered many optional challenges. Counter clockwise would be the more difficult path to take. As with all Uwharrie tr...
Kris Engeman
Rated
2/5
Open
Visited: 05/05/2023
One of the less interesting trails as far as driving go, but anywhere in Uwharrie is pretty, and this would be a good place for a stock car to find dispersed camping.
Kris Engeman
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 04/30/2023
This deserves to be a full trail! Best spot I found in my first weekend of exploring around here. Lots of campsites, river crossings, technical sections, etc! The old school bus was really cool to see...
Chad
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 04/30/2023
This deserves to be rated a full trail! I would agree with all the other reviews, run it west to east. Would be perfect to pair with running Hurricane Ridge. Not too difficult but a lot of fun!
Chad
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 04/22/2023
Fantastic ride, great to pair with Hurricane Creek. Strongly recommend entering from the western side of the trail, furthest from I40. Fun things to explore. Not many campsites.
Any stock jeep could...
Ryan Kilgore
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 04/19/2023
Against all advice, rode the trail solo in a stock Wrangler 4XE Rubicon. my excuse was that it had not rained in well over a week. And I have the front facing trail cam. Most of the videos showing obs...
Ryan Kilgore
No Rating
Open
Visited: 03/15/2023
This is one of the prettiest drives in NC! At least 20 different overlooks into the Linville Gorge and across to the Table Rock region. Lots of dispersed camping, some with phenomenal views. A regular...
John Duke
No Rating
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
Super fun trail, few water crossing, few small campsites. Worth the trip
C Ware
No Rating
Open
Visited: 02/19/2023
Fun little Trail nothing major barely used 4wd. Did not disconnect or air down. 21 Willy’s JLU 6” lift and 35s
john kurtz
Ryan Boudreau
Official Crew
Ryan Boudreau
Official Crew
Ryan Boudreau
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Ryan Boudreau
Official Crew
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 11/10/2022
I picked a terrible day to drive this road weather-wise, as a hurricane was coming up from Florida and directly into this area. I had a few hours before the bulk of the rain started dropping. The goo...
Todd
Official Crew
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 11/10/2022
This was a great trail that I ran down by mistake as it was getting dark. Luckily the rain held off, it had some steep sections requiring 4 low, and the leaves on the rocks were slippery. I would re...
Todd
Official Crew
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 10/15/2022
This is a really fun trail because of the variation in the obstacles, particularly the play area at waypoint 10 which can present fun lines for multiple experience levels and rigs. The dispersed campi...
Ariana Dufour
Official Crew
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 10/15/2022
This trail serves its purpose as a connector to Sawmill/Dutch John/Rocky Mountain Loop and offers a couple of good campsites if you're looking to dispersed camp within the national forest however it w...
Ariana Dufour
Official Crew
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 10/12/2022
A really short trail but it's a nice option if you're looking for something with a little more character than the well-grated forest service road. And there is a nice large group campsite on this trai...
Ariana Dufour
Official Crew
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 10/12/2022
Had a great time on Falls Dam and visiting in the autumn is a special treat with the changing colors and the lower temps! Overall this was a very mellow trail for the stock JLU Rubicon I was driving a...
Ariana Dufour
Official Crew
Rated
2/5
Open
Visited: 10/12/2022
This trail was rather..."meh". I ran it once to say that I did it, but wouldn't go back. The other trails in the area provided much more interesting experiences.
John
Official Crew
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 10/12/2022
This trail had a really fun optional obstacle and some great camping, otherwise, it is relatively boring. We just used it to connect a few other trails in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to ...
John
Official Crew
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 10/12/2022
We ran this trail twice to map it correctly, and honestly, I found this trail to be a really fun time. The camping was spectacular along this trail and the mandatory obstacles still provided us some c...
John
Official Crew
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 10/11/2022
This was a fun trail at Uwharrie but not nearly the best IMO. The mud pit I am sure is a fun spectator event in the wet months as it is DEEP. I would suggest this trail to access Dickey Bell and still...
John
Official Crew
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 10/11/2022
This trail was another great trail to explore in Uwharrie. Not a ton of challenge but the leaves changing colors were a real treat when we went. It was crazy to see how deep the walls are on the steep...
John
Official Crew
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 10/11/2022
This was my first visit to Uwharrie and it did not disappoint! I'm convinced that October might be the very best time to go because the changing/falling leaves made for some really beautiful trail run...
Ariana Dufour
Official Crew
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 10/11/2022
I really had no idea what to expect along this trail but let me just say, pictures just never do it justice. We ran this with a stock JLU Rubicon and a JLU Rubicon with a 2.5" lift with 35's. Both rig...
John
Official Crew
Coddiwomple Overland
Official Crew
No Rating
Open
Visited: 09/29/2018
This was my first trail attempted in the OHV park because it is fairly easy to get to from Charlotte. In a stock Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) without the adjustable air suspension, we almost made it to ...
Daniel Sinclair
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 08/18/2018
The trail has great flow, great trail to warm up for the other trails in the area. Trail well maintained and clean.
Saul Rivera
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 08/18/2018
TR90 also a great trail a bit more technical for stock rigs but should not be a problem if lines are chosen properly. Trail well maintained and clean.
Saul Rivera
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 08/18/2018
TR89 is a great trail offering muddy, rocky, hilly and technical conditions. Trials are super clean and well maintained. Difficulty is easy to moderate.
Saul Rivera
No Rating
Open
Visited: 07/15/2017
Did this today traveling north to south in a pretty much stock Jeep Wrangler JK Sport with 33" tires, lifted with just a leveling kit. Trail conditions were dry. While it was fun, and I didn't exper...
Forest Hazel
5/5 (4 reviews)
Updated: 12/16/2022
Dickey Bell
Open
/
Uwharrie, North Carolina/
3.29 miles/
About 1 hour, 30 minutes
Steep, loose, and rocky are just a few adjectives to describe Dickey Bell. This adrenaline-filled Jeep Badge of Honor trail in the Uwharrie National Forest will test your rig to the fullest, especially if you are mildly built. Stock rigs will have an extreme challenge on their hands. This trail is famous for its one obstacle with many line choices, in which there is no easy way up, and turning around mid-way is not an option. If you have just one day to explore the Uwharrie National Forest and consider yourself an adrenaline junkie, Dickey Bell should be on your shortlist. This trail is great for anyone who wants to take it to the next level of wheeling and loves to challenge themselves and their rigs.
4.3/5 (7 reviews)
Updated: 12/16/2022
Falls Dam
Falls Dam is nestled at the southern end of the Uwharrie National Forest OHV area just north of the flowing Yadkin River. Uwharrie National Forest OHV is home to a network of well-maintained off-roading trails offering options for beginners and experienced drivers alike. Pay a visit to the Eldorado Outpost just outside of the forest on Highway 109 to stock up on supplies and fuel and to purchase your OHV pass. If you plan your visit during autumn, you'll be treated to beautiful changing leaves and vibrant colors during your trail rides. Falls Dam and the Uwharrie National Forest are fun for individuals and families alike, especially if you choose to camp at the improved campgrounds like Badin Lake, where you can enjoy the water after a day on the trails.
4.5/5 (5 reviews)
Updated: 12/16/2022
Dutch John
Mostly mild with just a dash of wild, Dutch John is a natural addition to the list of trails you should complete when visiting the Uwharrie National Forest OHV area. But do not be fooled, if you're visiting during a particularly wet season, Dutch John could easily up the adrenaline with slick and muddy climbs that will test drivers and rigs alike. Be sure to stop by the Eldorado Outpost to fill up your tank and grab a Uwharrie Ghost Tales book from the gift shop to read from around the campfire at one of the two dispersed sites along the trail. Visiting in the autumn during the leaf change will add extra spooky vibes to your visit.
4.8/5 (5 reviews)
Updated: 06/28/2023
Hurricane Creek
Hurricane Creek is one of the more famous offroad trails in the southeastern United States. It lies within the Pisgah National Forest and is neighbored by the Cherokee National Forest and the nearby Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Enshrouded in mountain laurel, you follow the trail's namesake creek, where you hear its rushing waters through your side windows. The real adventure and memory-making experiences unfold as you cross Hurricane Creek several times and encounter obstacles as you find one of the storybook campsites dotted along the creek. Pack the camping gear and camera for this one!
4.5/5 (5 reviews)
Updated: 06/28/2023
Old Buzzard Roost
Skirting the northwest side of Longarm Mountain in the Pisgah National Forest, Old Buzzard Roost is a spirited offroad trail for new and seasoned offroaders alike. Dense dark green laurels line the trail as it winds in and out, following terrain lines and climbing over 900' in total elevation. Each of its many twists provides a new experience, from rocks to climb over or mud to go through. This is no gravel road, and it is not a stand-alone trail either. You can combine this rugged 4WD trail with other trails to turn a short thrill ride into a multi-day overland adventure that should include Hurricane Creek.
4.5/5 (5 reviews)
Updated: 12/16/2022
Rocky Mountain Loop
Are you not quite up for the adventure that is Dickey Bell but still want to hone your skills? Are you looking for excellent dispersed camping in Uwharrie with enough room for several vehicles? Rocky Mountain Loop will check both of those boxes - and then some. Located on the northern end of the Uwharrie National Forest, this trail offers a bit of everything for everyone. There are enough mandatory obstacles for beginners or stock vehicles to keep it interesting and a series of difficult optional obstacles that will test the most built rig. This trail weaves in and out of the lush and diverse forest, offering quite the showcase of colors, especially during the Autumn months.
5/5 (3 reviews)
Updated: 06/28/2023
Big Fill
Big Fill is located in the Cherokee National in Tennessee. It starts or ends at Rocky Top, giving you an adventurous offroad experience when combined. After coming onto the trail from Rocky Top, the terrain change is startling, with the laurels dwarfing your vehicle, the dark shades of green allowing only small rays of sunshine in, and those "am I going to get stuck?" questionable moments. In an area with mostly gravel roads, this is a must-do trail.
5/5 (3 reviews)
Updated: 11/16/2022
Kistler Memorial Highway (Old NC 105)
Following along the western edge of the Grand Canyon of North Carolina, the Linville Gorge, Kistler Memorial Highway is an experience not to be missed. Across the gorge, views of Table Rock, Gingercake Mountain, Sitting Bear Mountain, The Chimneys, and Shortoff Mountain provide epic backdrops to a roller coaster road that many refer to as Old NC 105. The views are supported by campsites nestled in rhododendron, pine, and the misty air the Blue Ridge Mountains are known for.
2.3/5 (3 reviews)
Updated: 10/17/2022
Slab Pile
If a nice, easy stroll through the Uwharrie National Forest sounds like your style of offroading, look no further than Slab Pile. This trail meanders through the lush forest, providing a great opportunity for a beginner or a stock vehicle the ability to access the depths of the forest. You will encounter no hard obstacles along this trail, but you will encounter Poser Rock, which will make a great photo for flex shots and to show off your rig's capability to friends and family. This could be your ticket to leaves changing colors in the autumn months, especially for a 2WD or AWD vehicle.
4/5 (3 reviews)
Updated: 10/15/2022
Wolf Den
If you are a beginner or are just seeking a relaxing day out on the trails, Wolf Den should be on your Uwharrie shortlist. Several optional obstacles will test a stock rig if you are growing your offroad skillset with the ability to bail out if lines get too hard. One large campsite lies along this trail for those looking to spend a night out in the woods with friends and family. Throw this on your plan for the day, especially if you plan to connect Slab Pile to Dutch John.
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