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The Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail is a 13-mile linear route that offers a challenging ride along a scenic mountain ridgeline. As the only OHV-legal trail in this part of the Cherokee National Forest, it features a rugged and technical surface that is mostly rocky and hard-packed. With some steep hills and no single-track sections, this multi-use trail is best suited for skilled intermediate to expert riders looking for a tough, rocky ride.
Located near Johnson City, this trail has a 50-inch maximum width restriction and is open to dirt bikes, ATVs, and narrow UTVs. A daily fee is required to park at the Horse Cove Gap trailhead, which is the sole legal access point. The trail operates on a seasonal schedule, roughly from mid-March to mid-December, and is for day use only as camping is not permitted at the trailhead.Dirt Bike Trail System
Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail
AKA: Buffalo Mountain Park, Buffalo Mountain, Cherokee National Forest, Horse Cove Gap Trailhead, Unicoi County, Cherokee Mountain, Pinnacle Mountain, Straight Creek, Sinking Creek, Briar Creek, Trail #29, Unaka Ranger District, Ramsey Creek
Johnson City, TN
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Good
Approximate Size
2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
26 miles
Elevation Range
2400 to 3000 ft.
Operating Season
March - December 15
About Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail
The Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail is a 13-mile linear route that offers a challenging ride along a scenic mountain ridgeline. As the only OHV-legal trail in this part of the Cherokee National Forest, it features a rugged and technical surface that is mostly rocky and hard-packed. With some steep hills and no single-track sections, this multi-use trail is best suited for skilled intermediate to expert riders looking for a tough, rocky ride. Located near Johnson City, this trail has a 50-inch maximum width restriction and is open to dirt bikes, ATVs, and narrow UTVs. A daily fee is required to...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Little
Hard Pack
Mostly
Sand
Little
Rocks
Mostly
Natural Features
Trees
Lots
Steep Hills
Few
Trail Features
Small Jumps
None
Large Jumps
None
Berms
Few
Pits
None
Trail Types
Singletrack
None
Traffic & Safety
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Little
Amateur Terrain
Mostly
Expert Terrain
Few
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.
Permit Required
No
Official Information
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/cherokee/recreation/trails/buffalo-mountain-atv-trailOperating Season
March - December 15
Trailhead Coordinates
36.2473708, -82.3730555
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