Any ATV Trails in Claiborne County Tennessee?
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08-14-2003, 10:26 PM
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Sound advice there. "Hey, watch this........"
Sound advice there. "Hey, watch this........"
Any ATV Trails in Claiborne County Tennessee?
Claiborne county has got to have more miles of trails than paved roads! I've heard of lots of trails on both sides of 63 around the Speedwell area, or trot a few miles down the road to Campbell county and hit Royal Blue. You can ride from Coal Creek, through Royal Blue and get up past Middlesboro if you like.
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Any ATV Trails in Claiborne County Tennessee?
Yep we go to Royal Blue all the time...actually went last weekend and going again this weekend. Went to Coal Creek once but the trails were extremely rough when we went. Will try it again sometime.
Any idea how good the trails are in Claiborne County? Is there a parking area and is camping allowed? Are they picky about riding permits etc? Any help is greatly appreciated. We are trying to find a good place to ride that is a little closer to Johnson City Tennessee than Royal Blue. Thank yeee!
Any idea how good the trails are in Claiborne County? Is there a parking area and is camping allowed? Are they picky about riding permits etc? Any help is greatly appreciated. We are trying to find a good place to ride that is a little closer to Johnson City Tennessee than Royal Blue. Thank yeee!
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08-15-2003, 10:22 PM
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Sound advice there. "Hey, watch this........"
Sound advice there. "Hey, watch this........"
Any ATV Trails in Claiborne County Tennessee?
Muddysuzuki -
Took a spin through your website - interesting to see pics of familiar places.
A couple of comments:
1. The west side of Royal blue is much larger than the Lafollette east side. Not quite as mudboggy, and within the last year some of the 'trails' have been dozed and graveled to hold dumptrucks for a new mining operation but the trails go on and on - even connecting up with Coal Creek (Windrock). You can park at Turley or in a lot just north of Red Ash church - both just off old hwy 63.
2. Our first trip to RB this year was one of the few times that a ranger was stationed on the trail checking permits. Confirmed with him that the $21 hunting/fishing license with the $12 Royal Blue stamp was all that was required to ride legal. No need for the $50 ATV license as you also found out.
Jaybee
Took a spin through your website - interesting to see pics of familiar places.
A couple of comments:
1. The west side of Royal blue is much larger than the Lafollette east side. Not quite as mudboggy, and within the last year some of the 'trails' have been dozed and graveled to hold dumptrucks for a new mining operation but the trails go on and on - even connecting up with Coal Creek (Windrock). You can park at Turley or in a lot just north of Red Ash church - both just off old hwy 63.
2. Our first trip to RB this year was one of the few times that a ranger was stationed on the trail checking permits. Confirmed with him that the $21 hunting/fishing license with the $12 Royal Blue stamp was all that was required to ride legal. No need for the $50 ATV license as you also found out.
Jaybee
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10-15-2010, 07:26 PM
Muddysuzuki -
Took a spin through your website - interesting to see pics of familiar places.
A couple of comments:
1. The west side of Royal blue is much larger than the Lafollette east side. Not quite as mudboggy, and within the last year some of the 'trails' have been dozed and graveled to hold dumptrucks for a new mining operation but the trails go on and on - even connecting up with Coal Creek (Windrock). You can park at Turley or in a lot just north of Red Ash church - both just off old hwy 63.
2. Our first trip to RB this year was one of the few times that a ranger was stationed on the trail checking permits. Confirmed with him that the $21 hunting/fishing license with the $12 Royal Blue stamp was all that was required to ride legal. No need for the $50 ATV license as you also found out.
Jaybee
Took a spin through your website - interesting to see pics of familiar places.
A couple of comments:
1. The west side of Royal blue is much larger than the Lafollette east side. Not quite as mudboggy, and within the last year some of the 'trails' have been dozed and graveled to hold dumptrucks for a new mining operation but the trails go on and on - even connecting up with Coal Creek (Windrock). You can park at Turley or in a lot just north of Red Ash church - both just off old hwy 63.
2. Our first trip to RB this year was one of the few times that a ranger was stationed on the trail checking permits. Confirmed with him that the $21 hunting/fishing license with the $12 Royal Blue stamp was all that was required to ride legal. No need for the $50 ATV license as you also found out.
Jaybee
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10-15-2010, 07:27 PM
Yep we go to Royal Blue all the time...actually went last weekend and going again this weekend. Went to Coal Creek once but the trails were extremely rough when we went. Will try it again sometime.
Any idea how good the trails are in Claiborne County? Is there a parking area and is camping allowed? Are they picky about riding permits etc? Any help is greatly appreciated. We are trying to find a good place to ride that is a little closer to Johnson City Tennessee than Royal Blue. Thank yeee!
Any idea how good the trails are in Claiborne County? Is there a parking area and is camping allowed? Are they picky about riding permits etc? Any help is greatly appreciated. We are trying to find a good place to ride that is a little closer to Johnson City Tennessee than Royal Blue. Thank yeee!
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#8
10-15-2010, 09:56 PM
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Sound advice there. "Hey, watch this........"
Sound advice there. "Hey, watch this........"
Nothing like digging up a seven year old thread!
Royal Blue is now officially called Northwest Cumberlands WMA. As far as distance from Harrogate - You should be familiar with exit #134 off of I-75. If you exit #134 and turn West (away from LaFollette) it's less than an mile from the interstate to Red Ash church. Just go past Shoneys and the fire hall and you'll soon see Red Ash church on the left. Take the second gravel road on the left past the church, go over the RR tracks and you'll find a large parking lot. This takes you to the west side of NCWMA.
The Main entrance to the Eastern side is off the Huntsville exit #141. You can park at the old Perkins restaurant and hit the trail next to the Shell station or continue down the road past Perkins and the porno store for about 3 miles - always staying to the left if the road forks. There you will find three gravel lots - the road in becomes trail #1.
A shorter ride for you would be to turn right as you pass thorough the old part of LaFollette and head to the water plant. You can park right there and get on the trail.
There are maps available in stores all around that area - anywhere that sells licenses will also sell the maps.
DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER RIDING NCWMA WITHOUT BUYING A PERMIT. It's not a question of IF you will get caught, only when.
Since this thread started in 2003 they have opened up Brimstone. It's located in Huntsville so there is an extra 30 minute drive for you.
Brimstone, NCWMA and Coal Creek all join each other. Hundreds of thousands of acres of area and many hundreds of miles of trails.
Royal Blue is now officially called Northwest Cumberlands WMA. As far as distance from Harrogate - You should be familiar with exit #134 off of I-75. If you exit #134 and turn West (away from LaFollette) it's less than an mile from the interstate to Red Ash church. Just go past Shoneys and the fire hall and you'll soon see Red Ash church on the left. Take the second gravel road on the left past the church, go over the RR tracks and you'll find a large parking lot. This takes you to the west side of NCWMA.
The Main entrance to the Eastern side is off the Huntsville exit #141. You can park at the old Perkins restaurant and hit the trail next to the Shell station or continue down the road past Perkins and the porno store for about 3 miles - always staying to the left if the road forks. There you will find three gravel lots - the road in becomes trail #1.
A shorter ride for you would be to turn right as you pass thorough the old part of LaFollette and head to the water plant. You can park right there and get on the trail.
There are maps available in stores all around that area - anywhere that sells licenses will also sell the maps.
DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER RIDING NCWMA WITHOUT BUYING A PERMIT. It's not a question of IF you will get caught, only when.
Since this thread started in 2003 they have opened up Brimstone. It's located in Huntsville so there is an extra 30 minute drive for you.
Brimstone, NCWMA and Coal Creek all join each other. Hundreds of thousands of acres of area and many hundreds of miles of trails.
#9
10-17-2010, 12:11 PM
Nothing like digging up a seven year old thread!
Royal Blue is now officially called Northwest Cumberlands WMA. As far as distance from Harrogate - You should be familiar with exit #134 off of I-75. If you exit #134 and turn West (away from LaFollette) it's less than an mile from the interstate to Red Ash church. Just go past Shoneys and the fire hall and you'll soon see Red Ash church on the left. Take the second gravel road on the left past the church, go over the RR tracks and you'll find a large parking lot. This takes you to the west side of NCWMA.
The Main entrance to the Eastern side is off the Huntsville exit #141. You can park at the old Perkins restaurant and hit the trail next to the Shell station or continue down the road past Perkins and the porno store for about 3 miles - always staying to the left if the road forks. There you will find three gravel lots - the road in becomes trail #1.
A shorter ride for you would be to turn right as you pass thorough the old part of LaFollette and head to the water plant. You can park right there and get on the trail.
There are maps available in stores all around that area - anywhere that sells licenses will also sell the maps.
DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER RIDING NCWMA WITHOUT BUYING A PERMIT. It's not a question of IF you will get caught, only when.
Since this thread started in 2003 they have opened up Brimstone. It's located in Huntsville so there is an extra 30 minute drive for you.
Brimstone, NCWMA and Coal Creek all join each other. Hundreds of thousands of acres of area and many hundreds of miles of trails.
Royal Blue is now officially called Northwest Cumberlands WMA. As far as distance from Harrogate - You should be familiar with exit #134 off of I-75. If you exit #134 and turn West (away from LaFollette) it's less than an mile from the interstate to Red Ash church. Just go past Shoneys and the fire hall and you'll soon see Red Ash church on the left. Take the second gravel road on the left past the church, go over the RR tracks and you'll find a large parking lot. This takes you to the west side of NCWMA.
The Main entrance to the Eastern side is off the Huntsville exit #141. You can park at the old Perkins restaurant and hit the trail next to the Shell station or continue down the road past Perkins and the porno store for about 3 miles - always staying to the left if the road forks. There you will find three gravel lots - the road in becomes trail #1.
A shorter ride for you would be to turn right as you pass thorough the old part of LaFollette and head to the water plant. You can park right there and get on the trail.
There are maps available in stores all around that area - anywhere that sells licenses will also sell the maps.
DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER RIDING NCWMA WITHOUT BUYING A PERMIT. It's not a question of IF you will get caught, only when.
Since this thread started in 2003 they have opened up Brimstone. It's located in Huntsville so there is an extra 30 minute drive for you.
Brimstone, NCWMA and Coal Creek all join each other. Hundreds of thousands of acres of area and many hundreds of miles of trails.
#10
10-23-2010, 07:56 AM
Pro Rider
Sound advice there. "Hey, watch this........"
Sound advice there. "Hey, watch this........"
You know, that was a comment for clarification, not a criticism. As I pointed out in my most recent reply, the trails, rules and even the names of the riding areas have changed drastically in the seven years since this thread was started.
I've seen similar "old" threads on these boards where the original post asks something like advice on what quad to buy. After some replies the thread dies and sits for years. Then, once it gets 'found' again, any new replies will get a 2010 tag line. Before you know it, everyone is giving advice to a guy who made his decision five or more years ago.
Welcome to internet message boards. Hope you enjoy your ride.
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