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Located in the George Washington National Forest, the South Pedlar ATV Trail System offers a 19-mile network of looping trails. The system is open to dirt bikes and ATVs under 50 inches wide, but UTVs are prohibited. The terrain is mostly hardpack, with a good mix of wide, easy trails and narrow, twisting sections for more advanced riders. A U.S. Forest Service permit is required and must be purchased in advance from a local vendor, as it is not sold at the trailheads. Riders should be cautious of two-way traffic on all trails. Camping is not allowed at the trailheads but is available at the nearby Otter Creek Campground.Dirt Bike Trail System
South Pedlar ATV Trail System
AKA: Piney Trail, Lone Mountain Trail, Hamilton Knob, Cedar Bridge Hollow, George Washington National Forest, Jefferson National Forest, Otter Trail, Peavine Mountain, Terrapin Trail, Rattlesnake Trail, Lasso Trail, Otter Creek Campground
Big Island, VA
Trail System Statistics
Approximate Size
6,400 acres (10 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
19 miles
Elevation Range
800 to 1700 ft.
Operating Season
April 1 through November 30
About South Pedlar ATV Trail System
Located in the George Washington National Forest, the South Pedlar ATV Trail System offers a 19-mile network of looping trails. The system is open to dirt bikes and ATVs under 50 inches wide, but UTVs are prohibited. The terrain is mostly hardpack, with a good mix of wide, easy trails and narrow, twisting sections for more advanced riders. A U.S. Forest Service permit is required and must be purchased in advance from a local vendor, as it is not sold at the trailheads. Riders should be cautious of two-way traffic on all trails. Camping is not allowed at the trailheads but is available at the...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Few
Hard Pack
Mostly
Sand
None
Rocks
Few
Natural Features
Trees
Lots
Steep Hills
Few
Trail Features
Small Jumps
None
Large Jumps
None
Berms
Few
Traffic & Safety
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Few
Amateur Terrain
Mostly
Expert Terrain
Little
Terrain Difficulty
Terrain for a variety of skill levels.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are marked, though not rated for difficulty, and somewhat maintained.
Terrain Hazards
Watch out for a few areas with hazards (assumed marked but use caution).
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Camping
permitted October 1 through November 30
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
Special Recreation Permit
Regulations
Trailers must not exceed 16 feet due to space limitations at staging areas. Camping is not permitted within 500 feet around staging areas or trailheads and within 200 feet of any stream.
Official Information
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/gwj/recreation/south-pedlar-atv-trail-systemOperating Season
April 1 through November 30
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