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Off road trails near Columbia, South Carolina - Jeep & 4x4 offroad trails

Want to go offroading near Columbia, South Carolina?

Where2Wheel will help you find offroad trails near you!  We exclusively cover Jeep trails, 4x4 trails, truck trails, and OHV trails.  Read along and we will point out offroad places near Columbia, SC.

In order to keep the offroad community up to date with the latest and most accurate wheeling information, we have created an offroad trails map that covers the entire USA.  The trails map on Where2Wheel is powered by the offroad community and is totally reliant on individual offroaders contributing their knowledge to keep the map up to date and accurate.  So if you do go wheeling on any of these trails, make sure to leave a review on W2W, or make any adjustments to the trail descriptions as needed since trail conditions can, and often do, change frequently.

Alright, we were talking about offroad trails near Columbia, South Carolina.  Again, last warning, we are talking about Jeep trails and 4x4 trails that are large/wide enough to fit a passenger vehicle - no ATVs or dirtbikes talked about here.  The first offroad trails near Columbia, SC that you will find is Gulches ORV Park about 80 miles (1 hour 20 minute drive) NW of Columbia, SC.  Gulches is a favorite of SC wheelers and is deemed the best ORV Park in GA or SC.  Gulches ORV Park is open every weekend of the year unless bad weather is in forecast; either way it is best to check their site here before you plan your trip,  Wheeling at Gulches will cost you $25 per vehicle plus $5 per passenger, and for the offroad trails at Gulches there are more than 40 directional trails at the park with only 5 two way trails.  That's a plus for safety because if you are going up a hill climb you can be assured no one will be coming down at you when you are full throttle up a hill climb.  You can view all these trails on the Where2Wheel map by clicking here.

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There aren't too many other close offroad trails near Columbia, SC; however, if you are headed towards Charleston, there are a few trails down that way that W2W members have shared on the W2W trails map.  The four offroad trails near Charleston is a group of offroad trails located in the Francis Marion National Forest just a few miles north of Mt Pleasant.  These four Jeep trails NW of Charleston are: Grant HillThree BrothersFrench Quarter Creek, and Forest Road 6309.  Also, if you are willing to drive a few hours, check out the Where2Wheel map because there are some offroad parks and various offroad trails out towards Augusta, GA.  You can view trail reviews and also browse the offroad trails map on Where2Wheel.com - W2W is free to access and use!

Since it is slim pickings for offroad trails near Columbia, SC, I would like to bring up Uwharrie in North Carolina.  The Uwharrie National Forest located 160 miles NE of Columbia and the drive takes about two hours and forty-five minutes one-way.  The Uwharrie National Forest is one of the best known off-highway vehicle trail systems on the Eastern half of the United States.  Uwharrie National Forest provides the only public off-highway vehicle (OHV) or motorized trail system in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina.  The Uwharrie OHV trail system ranges from 2WD dirt roads meandering through the forest to some of the most challenging steep and rocky climbs this side of Moab, Utah.  You will see a wide range of vehicles on these trails, ranging from heavily modified ‘rock crawlers’ to stock SUVs.  On Where2Wheel, we have 10 different Uwharrie trails listed (Falls Dam, Daniel Trail, Dickey Bell Jeep Trail, SawMill, Dutch John, Slab Pile, Rocky Mount Loop, Badin Lake OHV Area, Wolf Den, and Big Creek Training Grounds); click here to view the Where2Wheel Trails map, or just click each trail title above to view the trails one at a time.

So if you are going to Uwharrie, or thinking about going, here are a few things to know.  The offroad trails within Uwharrie are all inside of the Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex.  To access The Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex, you must purchase a day pass ($5) or annual pass ($30); info on where to buy a pass can be found on the PDF here.  The Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex is open from April 1 to December 15 every year, and during that time period the trails are open 24/7.  There are some rules to know about wheeling at Badin Lake, so read here before heading out.  If you have the opportunity to wheel Uwharrie, don't miss out on this amazing trail systems since OHV areas like this are becoming fewer and fewer as government regulations on the use of public lands tighten over time.  If you would like a guided introduction to Uwharrie and/or some help improving your offroading skills, don't forget to look up the guys at Big Creek Training Grounds to assist you with anything Uwharrie related. Lastly, if you decide to hit these trails on your own then we always recommend to pack with you some type of emergency communication device (like this Spt3 Satellite Messenger) and first aid kit in the event that you get lost or injured. 

Lastly, feel free to create an account on Where2Wheel; it's free to use and you can find other offroaders in your area that you can hit the trails with.  If you do enjoy using W2W and want to support us, please either tell your offroading pals about the site or sign-up for a premium account, which takes ads off the map for just $2.99/month.

Thanks for reading about some of the offroad trails near Columbia, South Carolina.  For more offroad trail information you can visit Where2Wheel or check out our South Carolina blog about offroad spots in SC.

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Off road trails near Greenville, South Carolina - Jeep & 4x4 offroad trails

Want to go offroading near Greenville, South Carolina?

Where2Wheel will help you find offroad trails near you!  We exclusively cover Jeep trails, 4x4 trails, truck trails, and OHV trails.  Read along and we will point out offroad places near Greenville, SC.

In order to keep the offroad community up to date with the latest and most accurate wheeling information, we have created an offroad trails map that covers the entire USA.  The trails map on Where2Wheel is powered by the offroad community and is totally reliant on individual offroaders contributing their knowledge to keep the map up to date and accurate.  So if you do go wheeling on any of these trails, make sure to leave a review on W2W, or make any adjustments to the trail descriptions as needed since trail conditions can, and often do, change frequently.

Alright, we were talking about offroad trails near Greenville, South Carolina.  Again, last warning, we are talking about Jeep trails and 4x4 trails that are large/wide enough to fit a passenger vehicle - no ATVs or dirtbikes talked about here.  The first offroad trails near Greenville, SC that you will find is Gulches ORV Park about 40 miles (50 minute drive) N of Greenville, SC.  Gulches is a favorite of SC wheelers and is deemed the best ORV Park in GA or SC.  Gulches ORV Park is open every weekend of the year unless bad weather is in forecast; either way it is best to check their site here before you plan your trip,  Wheeling at Gulches will cost you $25 per vehicle plus $5 per passenger, and for the offroad trails at Gulches there are more than 40 directional trails at the park with only 5 two way trails.  That's a plus for safety because if you are going up a hill climb you can be assured no one will be coming down at you when you are full throttle up a hill climb.  You can view all these trails on the Where2Wheel map by clicking here.

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The next best offroad trails near Greenville, SC if you aren't going to Gulches are about a dozen different forest road trails that are all N/NW of Greenville.  The closest to Greenville of these dozen forest road trails is Horse Pasture Rd 35 miles away and about an hour drive.  However, rather than spelling out the rest of those offroad trails near Greenville, I'll leave the trail searching up to you.  Trust me. finding trails on W2W is easy and free and you can browse the offroad trails map on Where2Wheel.com. And please make sure to bring with you some type of first aid kit like this one anytime you are offraoding, but especially when you are hitting those random trails. 

There is one more set of offroad trails near Greenville, SC, I would like to bring up and those 4x4 trails are in Uwharrie in North Carolina.  The Uwharrie National Forest located 170 miles NE of Greenville and the drive takes about three hours one-way.  The Uwharrie National Forest is one of the best known off-highway vehicle trail systems on the Eastern half of the United States.  Uwharrie National Forest provides the only public off-highway vehicle (OHV) or motorized trail system in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina.  The Uwharrie OHV trail system ranges from 2WD dirt roads meandering through the forest to some of the most challenging steep and rocky climbs this side of Moab, Utah.  You will see a wide range of vehicles on these trails, ranging from heavily modified ‘rock crawlers’ to stock SUVs.  On Where2Wheel, we have 10 different Uwharrie trails listed (Falls Dam, Daniel Trail, Dickey Bell Jeep Trail, SawMill, Dutch John, Slab Pile, Rocky Mount Loop, Badin Lake OHV Area, Wolf Den, and Big Creek Training Grounds); click here to view the Where2Wheel Trails map, or just click each trail title above to view the trails one at a time.

So if you are going to Uwharrie, or thinking about going, here are a few things to know.  The offroad trails within Uwharrie are all inside of the Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex.  To access The Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex, you must purchase a day pass ($5) or annual pass ($30); info on where to buy a pass can be found on the PDF here.  The Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex is open from April 1 to December 15 every year, and during that time period the trails are open 24/7.  There are some rules to know about wheeling at Badin Lake, so read here before heading out.  If you have the opportunity to wheel Uwharrie, don't miss out on this amazing trail systems since OHV areas like this are becoming fewer and fewer as government regulations on the use of public lands tighten over time.  If you would like a guided introduction to Uwharrie and/or some help improving your offroading skills, don't forget to look up the guys at Big Creek Training Grounds to assist you with anything Uwharrie related.

Lastly, feel free to create an account on Where2Wheel; it's free to use and you can find other offroaders in your area that you can hit the trails with.  If you do enjoy using W2W and want to support us, please either tell your offroading pals about the site or sign-up for a premium account, which takes ads off the map for just $2.99/month.

Thanks for reading about some of the offroad trails near Greenville, South Carolina.  For more offroad trail information you can visit Where2Wheel or check out our South Carolina blog about offroad spots in SC.

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Off road trails near Charlotte, North Carolina - Jeep & 4x4 offroad trails

Want to go offroading near Charlotte, North Carolina?

Where2Wheel will help you find offroad trails near you!  We exclusively cover Jeep trails, 4x4 trails, truck trails, and OHV trails.  Read along and we will point out offroad places near Charlotte, NC.

In order to keep the offroad community up to date with the latest and most accurate wheeling information, we have created an offroad trails map that covers the entire USA.  The trails map on Where2Wheel is powered by the offroad community and is totally reliant on individual offroaders contributing their knowledge to keep the map up to date and accurate.  So if you do go wheeling on any of these trails, make sure to leave a review on W2W, or make any adjustments to the trail descriptions as needed since trail conditions can, and often do, change frequently.

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Alright, we were talking about offroad trails near Charlotte, North Carolina.  Again, last warning, we are talking about Jeep trails and 4x4 trails that are large/wide enough to fit a passenger vehicle - no ATVs or dirtbikes talked about here.  The first offroad trail near Charlotte is The Uwharrie National Forest located about 65 miles east of Charlotte.  The Uwharrie National Forest is one of the best known off-highway vehicle trail systems on the Eastern half of the United States.  Uwharrie National Forest provides the only public off-highway vehicle (OHV) or motorized trail system in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina. The Uwharrie OHV trail system ranges from 2WD dirt roads meandering through the forest to some of the most challenging steep and rocky climbs this side of Moab, Utah.  You will see a wide range of vehicles on these trails, ranging from heavily modified ‘rock crawlers’ to stock SUVs.  On Where2Wheel, we have 10 different Uwharrie trails listed (Falls Dam, Daniel Trail, Dickey Bell Jeep Trail, SawMill, Dutch John, Slab Pile, Rocky Mount Loop, Badin Lake OHV Area, Wolf Den, and Big Creek Training Grounds); click here to view the Where2Wheel Trails map, or just click each trail title above to view the trails one at a time. We always recommend to any offroader visiting National Forests to make sure they bring some type of emergency communication device (like this Spot3 Satellite Messenger) and a first aid kit in the event that you get lost or injured. 

So if you are going to Uwharrie, or thinking about going, here are a few things to know.  The offroad trails within Uwharrie are all inside of the Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex.  To access The Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex, you must purchase a day pass ($5) or annual pass ($30); info on where to buy a pass can be found on the PDF here.  The Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex is open from April 1 to December 15 every year, and during that time period the trails are open 24/7.  There are some rules to know about wheeling at Badin Lake, so read here before heading out.  If you have the opportunity to wheel Uwharrie, don't miss out on this amazing trail systems since OHV areas like this are becoming fewer and fewer as government regulations on the use of public lands tighten over time.  If you would like a guided introduction to Uwharrie and/or some help improving your offroading skills, don't forget to look up the guys at Big Creek Training Grounds to assist you with anything Uwharrie related.

The next offroad trail near Charlotte is Lake Houser Adventures located 60 miles west of Charlotte.  Lake Houser Adventures is a family owned and operated business on 660 acres of land and open 365 days a year. At Lake Houser they have accommodations for primitive camping along with restrooms.  For offroading, there are miles of powerline trails that require steep elevation changes as well as many miles of backcountry forest trails wide enough for Jeep, SUV, and truck traffic.  If you are considering going to Lake Houser for some wheeling or camping, check out this page here where you can learn more.

If you're looking for more offroad options, there are many more Jeep trails and 4x4 trails listed on Where2Wheel that are near Charlotte, NC, but it's easier if you visit W2W and view the offroad trails map for yourself.  You can view trail reviews and also browse the offroad trails map on Where2Wheel.com - W2W is free to access and use!

Lastly, feel free to create an account on Where2Wheel; it's free to use and you can find other offroaders in your area that you can hit the trails with.  If you do enjoy using W2W and want to support us, please either tell your offroading pals about the site or sign-up for a premium account, which takes ads off the map for just $2.99/month.

Thanks for reading about some of the offroad trails near Charlotte, NC.  For more offroad trail information you can visit Where2Wheel or check out our North Carolina blog about offroad spots in NC.

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Off road trails near Raleigh, North Carolina - Jeep & 4x4 offroad trails

Want to go offroading near Raleigh, North Carolina?

Where2Wheel will help you find offroad trails near you!  We exclusively cover Jeep trails, 4x4 trails, truck trails, and OHV trails.  Read along and we will point out offroad places near Raleigh, NC.

In order to keep the offroad community up to date with the latest and most accurate wheeling information, we have created an offroad trails map that covers the entire USA.  The trails map on Where2Wheel is powered by the offroad community and is totally reliant on individual offroaders contributing their knowledge to keep the map up to date and accurate.  So if you do go wheeling on any of these trails, make sure to leave a review on W2W, or make any adjustments to the trail descriptions as needed since trail conditions can, and often do, change frequently.

Alright, we were talking about offroad trails near Raleigh, North Carolina.  Again, last warning, we are talking about Jeep trails and 4x4 trails that are large/wide enough to fit a passenger vehicle - no ATVs or dirtbikes talked about here.  The first (and best) offroad trail near Raleigh is The Uwharrie National Forest located about 100 miles west of Raleigh.  The Uwharrie National Forest is one of the best known off-highway vehicle trail systems on the Eastern half of the United States.  Uwharrie National Forest provides the only public off-highway vehicle (OHV) or motorized trail system in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina.  The Uwharrie OHV trail system ranges from 2WD dirt roads meandering through the forest to some of the most challenging steep and rocky climbs this side of Moab, Utah.  You will see a wide range of vehicles on these trails, ranging from heavily modified ‘rock crawlers’ to stock SUVs.  On Where2Wheel, we have 10 different Uwharrie trails listed (Falls Dam, Daniel Trail, Dickey Bell Jeep Trail, SawMill, Dutch John, Slab Pile, Rocky Mount Loop, Badin Lake OHV Area, Wolf Den, and Big Creek Training Grounds); click here to view the Where2Wheel Trails map, or just click each trail title above to view the trails one at a time.

So if you are going to Uwharrie, or thinking about going, here are a few things to know.  The offroad trails within Uwharrie are all inside of the Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex.  To access The Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex, you must purchase a day pass ($5) or annual pass ($30); info on where to buy a pass can be found on the PDF here.  The Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex is open from April 1 to December 15 every year, and during that time period the trails are open 24/7.  There are some rules to know about wheeling at Badin Lake, so read here before heading out.  If you have the opportunity to wheel Uwharrie, don't miss out on this amazing trail systems since OHV areas like this are becoming fewer and fewer as government regulations on the use of public lands tighten over time.  If you would like a guided introduction to Uwharrie and/or some help improving your offroading skills, don't forget to look up the guys at Big Creek Training Grounds to assist you with anything Uwharrie related. Lastly, if you decide to hit these trails on your own then we always recommend to pack with you some type of emergency communication device (like this Spt3 Satellite Messenger) and first aid kit in the event that you get lost or injured. 

Where2Wheel does have a couple other trails listed to the west of Raleigh approximately the same distance away as Uwharrie (Lexington Muddy Playgrounds and Devils Playground), but if you are in Raleigh and you want to head west for some offroading, go check out Uwharrie, nothing else in the area is going to compare with the experience you will get at Badin Lake OHV Complex.  Now if you want to look east towards some leisurely beach riding rather than the intense trails in the forests of NC, there are some great options for beach 4x4 action in North Carolina.  Up towards the VA/NC State Line on the coast, there is Carova Beach (240 miles NE of Raleigh).  Carova Beach is one of the few places left in the US where public beach access is granted to all 4x4 vehicles. The beach is beautiful with soft white sand and the ocean is great during the summer months.  The beach is 11 miles long, but there are countless more miles of trails behind the beach. Some of the trails can become challenging as they are often flooded with deep water.  On the back trails you can find wild horses that live in this area.  Make sure to read up on local laws before entering the beach as they do have active law enforcement on the beach, and with the beach access comes different laws.  Two very important laws to remember are: 15 mph speed limit on the beach, and maintain 50ft distance from the horses at all times (no feeding or interaction of any kind other than watching).

If you don't want to go as far north from Raleigh as Carova Beach, then you can head to Cape Lookout National Seashore (180 miles E from Raleigh) for some beach driving as well; however, Cape Lookout is a much more isolated location accessible only by ferry.  The isolation does bring beauty though as you and your 4x4 get to take a step back in time and explore North Carolina's undeveloped barrier islands.  Additionally, beach driving at Cape Lookout is a more serious occasion than beach driving on Carova Beach, and that is mainly because admission to Cape Lookout requires that all drivers complete and obtain an ORV Education Certificate that comes with a decal that must be displayed on the vehicle for beach access.  Here you can read about everything you need to know before considering a trip to Cape Lookout National Seashore.

If you're looking for more offroad options, there are many more Jeep trails and 4x4 trails listed on Where2Wheel that are near Raleigh, NC, but it's easier if you visit W2W and view the offroad trails map for yourself.  You can view trail reviews and also browse the offroad trails map on Where2Wheel.com - W2W is free to access and use!

Lastly, feel free to create an account on Where2Wheel; it's free to use and you can find other offroaders in your area that you can hit the trails with.  If you do enjoy using W2W and want to support us, please either tell your offroading pals about the site or sign-up for a premium account, which takes ads off the map for just $2.99/month.

Thanks for reading about some of the offroad trails near Raleigh, NC.  For more offroad trail information you can visit Where2Wheel or check out our North Carolina blog about offroad spots in NC.

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Off road trails near Greensboro, North Carolina - Jeep & 4x4 offroad trails

Want to go offroading near Greensboro, North Carolina?

Where2Wheel will help you find offroad trails near you!  We exclusively cover Jeep trails, 4x4 trails, truck trails, and OHV trails.  Read along and we will point out offroad places near Greensboro, NC.

In order to keep the offroad community up to date with the latest and most accurate wheeling information, we have created an offroad trails map that covers the entire USA.  The trails map on Where2Wheel is powered by the offroad community and is totally reliant on individual offroaders contributing their knowledge to keep the map up to date and accurate.  So if you do go wheeling on any of these trails, make sure to leave a review on W2W, or make any adjustments to the trail descriptions as needed since trail conditions can, and often do, change frequently.

Alright, we were talking about offroad trails near Greensboro, North Carolina.  Again, last warning, we are talking about Jeep trails and 4x4 trails that are large/wide enough to fit a passenger vehicle - no ATVs or dirtbikes talked about here.  The first (and best) offroad trail near Greensboro is The Uwharrie National Forest located 59 miles south of Raleigh.  The Uwharrie National Forest is one of the best known off-highway vehicle trail systems on the Eastern half of the United States.  Uwharrie National Forest provides the only public off-highway vehicle (OHV) or motorized trail system in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina.  The Uwharrie OHV trail system ranges from 2WD dirt roads meandering through the forest to some of the most challenging steep and rocky climbs this side of Moab, Utah.  You will see a wide range of vehicles on these trails, ranging from heavily modified ‘rock crawlers’ to stock SUVs.  On Where2Wheel, we have 10 different Uwharrie trails listed (Falls Dam, Daniel Trail, Dickey Bell Jeep Trail, SawMill, Dutch John, Slab Pile, Rocky Mount Loop, Badin Lake OHV Area, Wolf Den, and Big Creek Training Grounds); click here to view the Where2Wheel Trails map, or just click each trail title above to view the trails one at a time.

So if you are going to Uwharrie, or thinking about going, here are a few things to know.  The offroad trails within Uwharrie are all inside of the Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex.  To access The Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex, you must purchase a day pass ($5) or annual pass ($30); info on where to buy a pass can be found on the PDF here.  The Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex is open from April 1 to December 15 every year, and during that time period the trails are open 24/7.  There are some rules to know about wheeling at Badin Lake, so read here before heading out.  If you have the opportunity to wheel Uwharrie, don't miss out on this amazing trail systems since OHV areas like this are becoming fewer and fewer as government regulations on the use of public lands tighten over time.  If you would like a guided introduction to Uwharrie and/or some help improving your offroading skills, don't forget to look up the guys at Big Creek Training Grounds to assist you with anything Uwharrie related. Lastly, if you decide to hit these trails on your own then we always recommend to pack with you some type of emergency communication device (like this Spt3 Satellite Messenger) and first aid kit in the event that you get lost or injured. 

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Where2Wheel does have a couple other trails listed to the south of Greensboro that are about half the distance to Uwharrie (Lexington Muddy Playgrounds and Devils Playground), but if you are in Greensboro and you want to head south for some offroading, go check out Uwharrie.  Nothing else in the area is going to compare with the experience you will get at Badin Lake OHV Complex.  Now if you want to look east towards some leisurely beach riding rather than the intense trails in the forests of NC, there are some great options for beach 4x4 action in North Carolina.  Up towards the VA/NC State Line on the coast, there is Carova Beach (315 miles NE of Greensboro).  Carova Beach is one of the few places left in the US where public beach access is granted to all 4x4 vehicles. The beach is beautiful with soft white sand and the ocean is great during the summer months.  The beach is 11 miles long, but there are countless more miles of trails behind the beach. Some of the trails can become challenging as they are often flooded with deep water.  On the back trails you can find wild horses that live in this area.  Make sure to read up on local laws before entering the beach as they do have active law enforcement on the beach, and with the beach access comes different laws.  Two very important laws to remember are: 15 mph speed limit on the beach, and maintain 50ft distance from the horses at all times (no feeding or interaction of any kind other than watching).

If you don't want to go as far from Greensboro as Carova Beach, then you can head to Cape Lookout National Seashore (260 miles SE from Greensboro) for some beach driving as well; however, Cape Lookout is a much more isolated location accessible only by ferry.  The isolation does bring beauty though as you and your 4x4 get to take a step back in time and explore North Carolina's undeveloped barrier islands.  Additionally, beach driving at Cape Lookout is a more serious occasion than beach driving on Carova Beach, and that is mainly because admission to Cape Lookout requires that all drivers complete and obtain an ORV Education Certificate that comes with a decal that must be displayed on the vehicle for beach access.  Here you can read about everything you need to know before considering a trip to Cape Lookout National Seashore.

If you're looking for more offroad options, there are many more Jeep trails and 4x4 trails listed on Where2Wheel that are near Greensboro, NC, but it's easier if you visit W2W and view the offroad trails map for yourself.  You can view trail reviews and also browse the offroad trails map on Where2Wheel.com - W2W is free to access and use!

Lastly, feel free to create an account on Where2Wheel; it's free to use and you can find other offroaders in your area that you can hit the trails with.  If you do enjoy using W2W and want to support us, please either tell your offroading pals about the site or sign-up for a premium account, which takes ads off the map for just $2.99/month.

Thanks for reading about some of the offroad trails near Greensboro, NC.  For more offroad trail information you can visit Where2Wheel or check out our North Carolina blog about offroad spots in NC.

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Off road trails near Allentown, Pennsylvania - Jeep & 4x4 offroad trails

Want to go offroading near Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Where2Wheel will help you find offroad trails near you! We exclusively cover Jeep trails, 4x4 trails, truck trails, and OHV trails.  Read along and we will point out offroad places near Allentown, PA.

In order to keep the offroad community up to date with the latest and most accurate wheeling information, we have created an offroad trails map that covers the entire USA.  The trails map on Where2Wheel is powered by the offroad community and is totally reliant on individual offroaders contributing their knowledge to keep the map up to date and accurate.  So if you do go wheeling on any of these trails, make sure to leave a review on W2W, or make any adjustments to the trail descriptions as needed since trail conditions can, and often do, change frequently.

Alright, we were talking about offroad trails near Allentown, Pennsylvania.  Again, last warning, we are talking about Jeep trails and 4x4 trails that are large/wide enough to fit a passenger vehicle - no ATVs or dirtbikes talked about here.  The first offroad trail near Allentown is Rausch Creek Off-Road ParkRausch Creek Off-Road Park is located 60 miles W of Allentown, and it is worth noting that we have another 7 trails (at the moment) on the W2W map that are closer towards Allentown, but Rausch Creek gets the mention as it is the East Coast Mecca of Offroading.  Rausch Creek Off Road Park is devoted to providing a fun, legal place for off-road enthusiasts to go four-wheeling. The park consists of almost 3,000 acres of easy, intermediate, and difficult trails - featuring rocks, bowls, hills, club friendly trails, and free, on-site camping. Even though there is a 2-vehicle minimum to drive the trails (make sure to check out other things that you need to know before visiting by viewing their site here), I would still suggest bringing some type of emergency communication device- like this Spot3 GPS Satellite Messenger- with you in the event that you get lost out there among those 3,000 acres.  If you are curious about those 7 trails that are closer to Allentown than Rausch Creek is, simply click here to see the Where2Wheel trails map and take a glance for yourself (Don't worry, it's free).

The next offroad trail near Allentown worthy of a mention is Pine Barrens located about 100 miles SE of Allentown. I realize that two hours one-way is a lot of travel time, but Pine Barrens is well worth the drive, and it's free to wheel so just consider a tank of gas the price of admission.  Again, if you are looking for closer trails to Allentown, then click here to visit the Where2Wheel trails map.  As for Pine Barrens, the trail system is located in Wharton State Park in Hammonton, NJ. Pine Barrens has over 500 miles of unpaved roads that tend to get extremely muddy when conditions are wet; it is a great spot to spend a day of offroading, but make sure to brief yourself on the rules before heading out to Pine Barrens.

The last offroad trail near Allentown is Jeeps at the Farm located 50 miles SE of Allentown. There are two additional trails located inbetween Allentown and Jeeps at the Farm, but I'll leave it to you to check out the Where2Wheel trails map and find the local lesser known trails yourself so that I don't make a trail recommendation that I haven't researched.  As for Jeeps at the Farm, this is a small farm turned ORV Park a few times a year; it's a great place to connect with your local Jeep community at when they are open for wheeling.  See their open dates and latest happenings here.

Lastly, feel free to create an account on Where2Wheel; it's free to use and you can find other offroaders in your area that you can hit the trails with.  If you do enjoy using W2W and want to support us, please either tell your offroading pals about the site or sign-up for a premium account, which takes ads off the map for just $2.99/month.

Thanks for reading about some of the offroad trails near Allentown, Pennsylvania.  For more offroad trail information you can visit Where2Wheel or check out our Pennsylvania blog about offroad spots in PA.

 

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Off road trails near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Jeep & 4x4 offroad trails

Want to go offroading near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Where2Wheel will help you find offroad trails near you! We exclusively cover Jeep trails, 4x4 trails, truck trails, and OHV trails.  Read along and we will point out offroad places near Pittsburgh, PA.

In order to keep the offroad community up to date with the latest and most accurate wheeling information, we have created an offroad trails map that covers the entire USA.  The trails map on Where2Wheel is powered by the offroad community and is totally reliant on individual offroaders contributing their knowledge to keep the map up to date and accurate.  So if you do go wheeling on any of these trails, make sure to leave a review on W2W, or make any adjustments to the trail descriptions as needed since trail conditions can, and often do, change frequently.

Alright, we were talking about offroad trails near Pittsburgh, PA.  Again, last warning, we are talking about Jeep trails and 4x4 trails that are large/wide enough to fit a passenger vehicle - no ATVs or dirtbikes talked about here.  I'll start off by saying that the Pittsburgh, PA area is full of lesser known, local trails that you can find on the W2W trails map by clicking here, but for those of you that enjoy reading I'll cover a few of the major trails in the area.  The first offroad trail near Pittsburgh is Scrubgrass OHV Park located 54 miles NE of Pittsburgh.  Scrubgrass OHV Park has more than 1,200 acres of trails to ride and is open at least one weekend a month for trail rides, check out their site here for open date and more information.

The next offroad trail near Pittsburgh is the Nemacolin Woodlands Offroad Course located 70 miles SE of Pittsburgh.  This offroad spot is for those looking for a guided 4x4 experience.  Nemacolin Woodlands Offroad Course is a great option to help you find your offroad footing. Here they have over 20 miles of wooded trails along with a rock garden, and they will guide you through all this terrain while teaching you how to get the most out of your 4x4. You can bring your own Jeep or ride along in theirs, but if you are interested in getting into offroading and you are in PA, then you should visit the Offroad Driving Academy at Nemacolin.  Check here for pricing and hours.  Again, if you are looking for some more accessible trails near Pittsburgh, view the W2W trails map here.

The last offroad trail that we are going to cover near Pittsburgh is St John's Rock ORV Trail located 100 miles SE of Pittsburgh, PA.  It's about a 2 hour drive from Pittsburgh to St John's Rock in Maryland, but absolutely worth it for some high-quality 4x4 action. The St. John’s Rock ORV Trail, located within Savage River State Forest, includes more than 12 miles of woodland trails professionally conceptualized and constructed specifically for recreational enjoyment and use. ORV enthusiasts and riders even provided contractors and engineers feedback and input on the trail throughout the process. This gem of an offroad area was created by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, so make sure to check their site about operating hours and cost before heading out, and make sure to bring some type of recovery equipment such as: winch, tow rope, recovery kit, cum-along, etc...  If you're looking for more offroad options, maybe some trails closer to Pittsburgh, there are many more Jeep trails and 4x4 trails listed on Where2Wheel, but it's easier if you visit W2W and view the offroad trails map for yourself.

Lastly, feel free to create an account on Where2Wheel; it's free to use and you can find other offroaders in your area that you can hit the trails with.  If you do enjoy using W2W and want to support us, please either tell your offroading pals about the site or sign-up for a premium account, which takes ads off the map for just $2.99/month.

Thanks for reading about some of the offroad trails near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  For more offroad trail information you can visit Where2Wheel or check out our Pennsylvania blog about offroad spots in PA.

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Off road trails near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Jeep & 4x4 offroad trails

Want to go offroading near Philadelphia (Philly), Pennsylvania?

Where2Wheel will help you find offroad trails near you! We exclusively cover Jeep trails, 4x4 trails, truck trails, and OHV trails.  Read along and we will point out offroad places near Philadelphia (Philly), PA.

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In order to keep the offroad community up to date with the latest and most accurate wheeling information, we have created an offroad trails map that covers the entire USA.  The trails map on Where2Wheel is powered by the offroad community and is totally reliant on individual offroaders contributing their knowledge to keep the map up to date and accurate.  So if you do go wheeling on any of these trails, make sure to leave a review on W2W, or make any adjustments to the trail descriptions as needed since trail conditions can, and often do, change frequently.

Alright, we were talking about offroad trails near Philly, PA.  Again, last warning, we are talking about Jeep trails and 4x4 trails that are large/wide enough to fit a passenger vehicle - no ATVs or dirtbikes talked about here.  The first offroad trail near Philadelphia is Pine Barrens located 36 miles E of Philly.  I realize that an hour and twenty minutes one-way is a lot of travel time, but Pine Barrens is well worth the drive.  If you are looking for closer trails to Philly that don't require crossing State lines, then click here to visit the Where2Wheel trails map.  As for Pine Barrens, the trail system is located in Wharton State Park in Hammonton, NJ.  Pine Barrens has over 500 miles of unpaved roads that tend to get extremely muddy when conditions are wet; it is a great spot to spend a day of offroading, but make sure to brief yourself on the rules before heading out to Pine Barrens and would also make sure to bring some type of communication device in the event you get lost. 

The next offroad trails near Philadelphia are Jeeps at the Farm located 30 miles NE of Philly and a lesser known local trail another 10 miles N from Jeeps at the Farm.  I'll leave it to you to check out the Where2Wheel trails map to find the local trail and other less known trails like it, it's free just click this link to view the map.  As for Jeeps at the Farm, this is a small farm turned ORV Park a few times a year; it's a great place to connect with your local Jeep community at when they are open for wheeling.  See their open dates and latest happenings here.

The last offroad trail that we are going to cover near Philly is one spot that no Pennsylvania offroad discussion should go without, and that is Rausch Creek Off-Road ParkRausch Creek Off-Road Park is located 111 miles NW of Philly, and we have another 10ish trails on the W2W map that are closer towards Philadelphia, but Rausch Creek stands above them all as the East Coast Mecca of Offroading.  Rausch Creek Off Road Park is devoted to providing a fun, legal place for off-road enthusiasts to go four-wheeling. The park consists of almost 3,000 acres of easy, intermediate, and difficult trails - featuring rocks, bowls, hills, club friendly trails, and free, on-site camping. There is a 2-vehicle minimum to drive the trails; make sure to check out other things that you need to know before visiting by viewing their site here .  If you're looking for more offroad options, perhaps some trails that can be accessed for free, there are many more Jeep trails and 4x4 trails listed on Where2Wheel, but it's easier if you visit W2W and view the offroad trails map for yourself.

Lastly, feel free to create an account on Where2Wheel; it's free to use and you can find other offroaders in your area that you can hit the trails with.  If you do enjoy using W2W and want to support us, please either tell your offroading pals about the site or sign-up for a premium account, which takes ads off the map for just $2.99/month.

Thanks for reading about some of the offroad trails near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  For more offroad trail information you can visit Where2Wheel or check out our Pennsylvania blog about offroad spots in PA.

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Off road trails near Dover, Delaware - Jeep & 4x4 offroad trails

Want to go offroading near Dover, Delaware?

Where2Wheel will help you find offroad trails near you! We exclusively cover Jeep trails, 4x4 trails, truck trails, and OHV trails.  Read along and we will point out offroad places near Dover, DE.

In order to keep the offroad community up to date with the latest and most accurate wheeling information, we have created an offroad trails map that covers the entire USA.  The trails map on Where2Wheel is powered by the offroad community and is totally reliant on individual offroaders contributing their knowledge to keep the map up to date and accurate.  So if you do go wheeling on any of these trails, make sure to leave a review on W2W, or make any adjustments to the trail descriptions as needed since trail conditions can, and often do, change frequently.

Alright, we were talking about offroad trails near Dover, DE.  Again, last warning, we are talking about Jeep trails and 4x4 trails that are large/wide enough to fit a passenger vehicle - no ATVs or dirtbikes talked about here.  The first offroad trail near Dover is MuddyNutz Play Ground located only 10 miles SE of Dover just before you hit the coast.  MuddyNutz is an offroad park in Dover, DE; make sure to check their site for opening times and prices.  At MuddyNutz you can expect to find lots of mud pits as well as a Jeep obstacle course for those that want more than mud. 

Looking a little further south of Dover, we currently have 4 trails near the MD/DE state line.  You can view these trails via the Where2Wheel trails map.  I'll mention one of those trails is Delaware Beach Access.  Between Ocean City, MD and Lewes, DE the state of Delaware has about 25 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline. Three sections of this area are state parks and allow off-road vehicles but only for the purpose of salt-water fishing. A permit is required and regulations are enforced. The permit is $65 in state and $130 for those from out-of-state. These state parks are called Cape Henlopen (in the North near Lewes), Delaware Seashore (in the middle near Rehobeth Beach), and Fenwick Island (in the South near Ocean City, MD). **Permit-holder must be actively engaged in surf fishing when the vehicle is parked on the beach. Appropriate fishing gear must be present - bait, tackle, pole. For the safety of the fishermen, vehicles must carry a low-pressure tire gauge, a tow rope/chain, a board, jack, and shovel.  Check out the W2W trails map to see more beach access points and trails in this area.

The last offroad trail that we are going to cover near Dover, Delaware is Pine Barrens located 107 miles NE of Dover. I realize that a two hour drive is a lot of travel time, but Pine Barrens is well worth the drive. If you are looking for closer trails to Dover, DE then click here to visit the Where2Wheel trails map.  As for Pine Barrens, the trail system is located in Wharton State Park in Hammonton, NJ.  Pine Barrens has over 500 miles of unpaved roads that tend to get extremely muddy when conditions are wet; it is a great spot to spend a day of offroading, but make sure to brief yourself on the rules before heading out to Pine Barrens. Once again, there are many more Jeep trails and 4x4 trails listed on Where2Wheel, but it's easier if you visit W2W and view the offroad trails map for yourself..

Lastly, feel free to create an account on Where2Wheel; it's free to use and you can find other offroaders in your area that you can hit the trails with.  If you do enjoy using W2W and want to support us, please either tell your offroading pals about the site or sign-up for a premium account, which takes ads off the map for just $2.99/month.

Thanks for reading about some of the offroad trails near Dover, Delaware.  For more offroad trail information you can visit Where2Wheel or check out our Delaware blog about offroad spots in DE.

 

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Off road trails near Frederick, Maryland - Jeep & 4x4 offroad trails

Want to go offroading near Frederick, Maryland?

Where2Wheel will help you find offroad trails near you! We exclusively cover Jeep trails, 4x4 trails, truck trails, and OHV trails.  Read along and we will point out offroad places near Frederick, MD.

In order to keep the offroad community up to date with the latest and most accurate wheeling information, we have created an offroad trails map that covers the entire USA.  The trails map on Where2Wheel is powered by the offroad community and is totally reliant on individual offroaders contributing their knowledge to keep the map up to date and accurate.  So if you do go wheeling on any of these trails, make sure to leave a review on W2W, or make any adjustments to the trail descriptions as needed since trail conditions can, and often do, change frequently.

Alright, we were talking about offroad trails near Frederick, MD.  Again, last warning, we are talking about Jeep trails and 4x4 trails that are large/wide enough to fit a passenger vehicle - no ATVs or dirtbikes talked about here.  The first offroad trail near Frederick, MD is the Frederick Watershed Area located less than 10 miles north of Frederick.  At The Frederick Watershed Area you will find some creek crossings and small elevation changes, but nothing that should scare even a stock 4x4 rig. You should not need any special equipment beyond your basic tow rope and recovery kit. 

The next offroad trail near Frederick, MD is St John's Rock ORV Trail located about 100 miles west of Frederick.  It's about a 90 minute drive from Frederick to St John's Rock, but absolutely worth it for some high-quality 4x4 action.  The St. John’s Rock ORV Trail, located within Savage River State Forest, includes more than 12 miles of woodland trails professionally conceptualized and constructed specifically for recreational enjoyment and use. ORV enthusiasts and riders provided contractors and engineers feedback and input on the trail throughout the process.  This gem of an offroad area was created by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, so make sure to check their site about operating hours and cost before heading out.  Friendly reminder: you can view trail reviews and also browse the offroad trails map on Where2Wheel.com - W2W is free to access and use!

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The last offroad spots that we are going to cover near Frederick, MD is Big Dogs Offroad Park and Chaos Off Road Park, both are located about 70 to 80 miles SW of Frederick.  I wanted to list both of these parks since they are each only open a few times a year, so check their sites and/or social media to see if your calander lines up with theirs. (Big Dogs website & Chaos website).  If you get lucky enough to be wheeling the same weekend that either of these parks is open, you won't regret making the trip to wheel either of these legendary parks.  If you're looking for more offroad options, maybe something a bit more local, there are many more Jeep trails and 4x4 trails listed on Where2Wheel, but it's easier if you visit W2W and view the offroad trails map for yourself.

Lastly, feel free to create an account on Where2Wheel; it's free to use and you can find other offroaders in your area that you can hit the trails with.  If you do enjoy using W2W and want to support us, please either tell your offroading pals about the site or sign-up for a premium account, which takes ads off the map for just $2.99/month.

Thanks for reading about some of the offroad trails near Frederick, MD.  For more offroad trail information you can visit Where2Wheel or check out our Maryland blog about MD's offroad spots.

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Off road trails near Baltimore, Maryland - Jeep & 4x4 offroad trails

Want to go offroading near Baltimore, Maryland?

Where2Wheel will help you find offroad trails near you! We exclusively cover Jeep trails, 4x4 trails, truck trails, and OHV trails.  Read along and we will point out offroad places near Baltimore, MD.

In order to keep the offroad community up to date with the latest and most accurate wheeling information, we have created an offroad trails map that covers the entire USA.  The trails map on Where2Wheel is powered by the offroad community and is totally reliant on individual offroaders contributing their knowledge to keep the map up to date and accurate.  So if you do go wheeling on any of these trails, make sure to leave a trail review on Where2Wheel, or make any adjustments to the trail descriptions as needed since trail conditions can, and often do, change frequently.

Alright, we were talking about offroad trails near Baltimore, MD.  Again, last warning, we are talking about Jeep trails and 4x4 trails that are large/wide enough to fit a passenger vehicle - no ATVs or dirtbikes talked about here.  The first offroad trail near Baltimore is the Frederick Watershed Area located 58 miles west of Baltimore.  The Frederick Watershed Area is a series of dirt roads located in the Frederick Municipal Forest in Frederick, MD.  Side Note: I would suggest anytime hitting offroad trails in National Forests that you make sure to pack with you some type of emergency communication device like this Spot3 GPS Messenger in the event that you get lost or turned aorund. Here you will find some creek crossings and small elevation changes, but nothing that should scare even a stock 4x4 rig. If you do head this way, north into Maryland, make sure to also check out St John's Rock ORV Trail, it is a bit further NW into MD, but is a dedicated off road vehicle area set up by Maryland's Department of Natural Resources. You can view trail reviews and also browse the offroad trails map on Where2Wheel.com - W2W is free to access and use!

The next offroad trail near Baltimore is MuddyNutz Play Ground located 100 miles east of Baltimore, MD.  MuddyNutz is an offroad park in Dover, DE; make sure to check their site for opening times and prices.  At MuddyNutz you can expect to find lots of mud pits as well as a Jeep obstacle course for those that want more than mud.  Remember, if you're looking for more offroad options, there are many more Jeep trails and 4x4 trails listed on Where2Wheel around this area, but it's easier if you visit W2W and view the offroad trails map for yourself.

The last offroad trail that we are going to cover near Baltimore is Pine Barrens located 130 miles NW of Baltimore.  I realize that a two and a half hour drive is a lot of travel time, but Pine Barrens is well worth the drive.  If you are looking for closer trails to Baltimore, MD then click here to visit the Where2Wheel trails map.  As for Pine Barrens, the trail system is located in Wharton State Park in Hammonton, NJ.  Pine Barrens has over 500 miles of unpaved roads that tend to get extremely muddy when conditions are wet; it is a great spot to spend a day of offroading, but make sure to brief yourself on the rules before heading out to Pine Barrens.  Once again, there are many more Jeep trails and 4x4 trails listed on Where2Wheel, but it's easier if you visit W2W and view the offroad trails map for yourself.

Lastly, feel free to create an account on Where2Wheel; it's free to use and you can find other offroaders in your area that you can hit the trails with.  If you do enjoy using W2W and want to support us, please either tell your offroading pals about the site or sign-up for a premium account, which takes ads off the map for just $2.99/month.

Thanks for reading about some of the offroad trails near Baltimore, MD.  For more offroad trail information you can visit Where2Wheel or check out our Maryland blog about MD's favorite offroad spots.

 

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Offroad Trails Near Richmond

This quick write-up covers where to go offroading near Richmond, Virginia, as well as where to find the closest offroad trails for Richmond, VA. 

 

If you have lived in Richmond for awhile then you know what the offroad trails landscape looks like there...zilch. And if you are new to the Richmond area and love to go offroading, then I hate to break it to you but you are going to have to put some miles in on the pavement first. Unfortunately, Richmond is like alot of the East Coast of VA in the sense that there are not alot of legal wheeling spots available, if there are any. Good news is that you won't have to leave the state to get your tires dirty. Below we will quickly (so you can get out on the trails) cover where you can head to get some offroading time in. 

The closest spot to find some offroad trails is about 2 hours away from Richmond and 1 hour from Charlottesville up near Stuarts Draft and just pass Wintergreen. There is a cluster of offroad trails up here located in the George Washington National Forest including Shoe Creek Trail, which connects over to Crabtree Falls, and is a short trail with several different stream crossings and rock obstacles you can mess with. Crabtree Falls Trail as well as Shoe Creek, are good day trails and can be accomplished by moderate to high skill levels. The Crabtree trail consists of deep wash outs, off-camber obstacles, creek crossings, steep steps up and down along the trail as well as several rocks and boulders to conquer along the way. Although both of these offroad trails are popular, the most popular trail by far up this way (and one I am sure you have heard of before) is the Bald Mountain Jeep Trail. The Bald Mtn Jeep Trail has become very popular in the last coupe of years, probably because it can also be driven by beginners and the tight spots are Jeep owners strong points. The trail will take about 3 hours to complete and is not that difficult, although there are several tight spots along the trail where you cannot turn back around until you get farther up the trail. Half way up the trail near Coal Rd. there is a technical part that lasts about 500 yards where you can test out your rig and your skills. Note that this trail is open to the general public and busy so be prepared to have visitors and possibly have to wait along the trail. 

 

Another popular offroad trail in Virginia is Flagpole Knob which lies in the Allegheny Mountains about 20 minutes outside of Harrisonburg, VA. Flagpole Knob is mostly a rocky road with a few water holes, some washed out sections, and quite a few areas to play in as well as some steep grades. The trail is gravel for a short distance, but quickly changes to the rocky trail. There is a portion of the trail where there is a long hill climb that consists of some nice rock obstacles. This trail is nothing too daunting, but a 4WD vehicle with high clearance is strongly recommended. You can learn more about this trail and access directions to it from Harrisonburg in the trail link above.

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Out West near Roanoke, VA you have another cluster of offroad trails located in the Jefferson National Forest. The most popular and probably the best trail out this way is Potts Mountain Jeep Trail. This is another widely popular offroad trail in Virginia. This trail is considered moderate, but you need to have some skills and experience dealing with rocks and boulders because most of this trail is a rocky climb up and then back down.  This is probably one of the more serious trails in VA and definitely not for stock vehicles. If you have 33s then you will absolutely need a winch (like this one here) and a friend. I would recommend not visiting until you have 35s and lockers and would also suggest rock sliders cause if you don't have them then you will come away with body damage. Also note if it is rainy or has recently snowed then this trail upgrades to high experience due to the climb back down. Don't want to scare you off just make sure to go with people and the right equipment and plan on the trail taking about 6 hours in good conditions. As if the fun of Potts Mountain wasn't enough to make the drive out toward Roanoke worth it, there are also several other offroad trails near Flagpole including: Boblett Gap, Eagle Rock, and Broad Run/Stone Coal Road trails. You can find all of these offroad trails and information about them for free on the Where2Wheel Map

Last but not least, you can drive South all the way passed Virginia Beach and head down to the Outer Banks for some beach driving at Carova Beach. Now I know this one is technically not located in Virginia, but it is not far pass the border and an option if you want to just get your toes wet with some beach driving. Beware that if it has just recently rained, this place quickly jumps from beginner level to expert due to all the water crossings on the back roads from flooding. I once saw a lifted Jeep Wrangler just driving down the trail and then attempt to go through a flooded section and just disappear. The entire Jeep got submerged and we all stood there in shock as their groceries floated away, so you have been warned! 

Hope this quick overview of offroad trails near Richmond, Virginia gets you off the pavement and out on the trails. Free free to check out the Where2Wheel community here as well as the W2W Map for more trail information - both are free to use and register.

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Off road trails near Washington, DC & Alexandria, VA - Jeep & 4x4 offroad trails

Want to go offroading near Washington, DC or Alexandria, VA?

Where2Wheel will help you find offroad trails near you! We exclusively cover Jeep trails, 4x4 trails, truck trails, and OHV trails.  Read along and we will point out offroad places near Washington, DC & Alexandria, VA.

In order to keep the offroad community up to date with the latest and most accurate wheeling information, we have created an offroad trails map that covers the entire USA.  The trails map on Where2Wheel is powered by the offroad community and is totally reliant on individual offroaders contributing their knowledge to keep the map up to date and accurate.  So if you do go wheeling on any of these trails, make sure to leave a review on W2W, or make any adjustments to the trail descriptions as needed since trail conditions can, and often do, change frequently.

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Alright, we were talking about offroad trails near Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA.  Again, last warning, we are talking about Jeep trails and 4x4 trails that are large/wide enough to fit a passenger vehicle - no ATVs or dirtbikes talked about here.  The first offroad trail near NOVA is Peters Mill Run OHV Trail located 104 miles west of Washington, DC with a drivetime of about one hour and fifty minutes.  Peters Mill Run is a great 6.5 mile OHV trail along the top of the mountain in the George Washington National Forest. It is a family friendly, stocker ready trail that offered a bunch of small rocky sections, traversing on top on the mountain with great views, a few mud pits, and a great time for everyone. I would recommend making sure you have sometype of recovery kit with you like this X-Bull Kit before hitting the trails, always better to be safe than sorry.

The next offroad trail near Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA is the Frederick Watershed Area located 52 miles north of Washington, DC.  The Frederick Watershed Area is a series of dirt roads located in the Frederick Municipal Forest in Frederick, MD.  Here you will find some creek crossings and small elevation changes, but nothing that should scare even a stock 4x4 rig.  If you do head this way, north into Maryland, make sure to also check out St John's Rock ORV Trail, it is a bit further NW into MD, but is a dedicated off road vehicle area set up by Maryland's Department of Natural Resources.  You can view trail reviews and also browse the offroad trails map on Where2Wheel.com - W2W is free to access and use!

The last offroad trail that we are going to cover near Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA is MuddyNutz Play Ground located 104 miles east of DC.  MuddyNutz is an offroad park in Dover, DE; make sure to check their site for opening times and prices.  If you're looking for more offroad options, there are many more Jeep trails and 4x4 trails listed on Where2Wheel, but it's easier if you visit W2W and view the offroad trails map for yourself.

Lastly, feel free to create an account on Where2Wheel; it's free to use and you can find other offroaders in your area that you can hit the trails with.  If you do enjoy using W2W and want to support us, please either tell your offroading pals about the site or sign-up for a premium account.  With a premium account, the ads are taken off the map for easier browsing and viewing for just $2.99/month.

Thanks for reading about some of the offroad trails near Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA.  For more offroad trail information you can visit Where2Wheel or check out our Virginia blog about offroad spots in VA or Maryland blog about offroad trails in MD.

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Offroad Trails Near Virginia Beach

If you reside in Virginia Beach or Hampton Roads then I hate to burst your bubble, but there are not any legal 4x4 trails close. Now if you dont mind putting a few miles in on the pavement to get to the dirt roads, then you are in luck. While the Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads ares does not have alot of offroading options, it luckily does have good offroading options, you just have to drive to it and most of these options will take up your whole weekend.

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To the South and the closest legal option for offroad trails is the Outer Banks. Obviously most of this will consist of sand 4x4 trails, puddles and water crossings, beach offroad driving, and occasionally some nice mud holes and ruts. The absolute best time to go down this way for some offroading is after it has rained a good amount because then all the sand trails and holes are flooded and it makes for more fun and more of a challenge. While there are several places you can go in the OBX for beach driving, our favorite is Carova Beach.  This is about a 2 and a half hour drive, but every time we have visited it we have not been disappointed. You can learn more about this beach and the 4x4 trails at it on the W2W Trail Listing here. Whichever OBX beach you choose to hit, make sure to do a little research first and make sure there are no passes or fees required. 

Not too much farther down to the SW is one of the most popular offroad spots for Virginia Beach residents which is Uwharrie National Forest, which actually resides in North Carolina. While this one will run you closer to 5 hours to get to, it has alot more options for off pavement play. Alot of people will head down for the entire weekend and will camp while they are there and make a whole weekend of offroading. This is a great spot because there is variety: rocks, mud, inclines, water crossings, mudding, and an OHV park. If you are new to this forest then I would recommend checking out the 4x4 trails at Badin Lake OHV park first while you get familiar with the terrain and then branch out after you have visited it a few times because it is easy to get lost out there. Badin has 17 miles of dedicated offroad trails as well as primitive camping spots. To learn more before you head out visit the Badin Lake Trail Listing here and the Uwharrie National Forest Info Page.  Lastly I would also suggest packing some type of emergency communication device with you in the case that you do get lost like this SPOT Satellite Messenger option, always better to be safe than sorry!

If you have the time to give up the entire weekend for some offroading then another option that is also about 5 hours away in Southwest Virginia is Potts Mountain. Potts Mountain Jeep Trail is located in Jefferson National Forest and is approx 15 miles long of all types of obstacles ranging from rockcrawling, water/river crossings, mud holes, steep inclines and declines, as well as some rough terrain. This Jeep trail is definitely not for beginners and we have actually had friends get stuck on this trail. Side Note: if you can get out there while it has some snow on the trail, then you are in for a treat because it becomes a whole other ball game attempting to get up the mountain and back down when it is covered in snow and ice!

Last but not least and probably the most famous as well as the farthest away clocking in at 6 hours is Rausch Creek Offroad Park. This park consists of almost 3,000 acres of easy, intermediate, and difficult trails - featuring rocks, bowls, hills, club friendly trails, and free, on-site camping. This is definitely a bucket list spot for the East Coast, but make sure before you head all the way out there that you have a plan to wheel with someone because there is a 2-vehicle minimum to access these 4x4 trails.

Hope this quick snippet of offroading options in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads helps you get off the pavement and dont forget to check out where2wheel.com/trails for access to offroad trails across the nation.

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