Surface: Rock

USA

Difficult

Kumbrabow State Forest Ridge Road Complex

Remote mountain wilderness with old-growth forests

20.1 mi 1-2 days

USA

Difficult

Gauley Mountain Coal Mining Heritage Trail

Strip mine moonscape with 50-mile mountain views

12 mi 1 day

USA

Expert

Coal River Mountain Jeep Trail

Industrial archaeology in coal country

18 mi 1 day

USA

Difficult

Spruce Knob Forest Road Circuit

High-altitude Appalachian technical loop

34 mi 1-2 days

USA

Moderate

Monongahela National Forest Seneca Creek Backcountry Circuit

High country views beyond the tourist zones

38 mi 1 day

USA

Difficult

George Washington National Forest Little Mountain Creek Trail

Creek running through Civil War limestone country

16 mi 4-6 hours

USA

Difficult

Coal Heritage Trail Switchback Ridge

Steep mining road to coal camp ruins and gorge views

12 mi Half day

USA

Moderate

Monongahela National Forest Road 75 Dolly Sods Circuit

Subarctic wilderness in the heart of Appalachia

18 mi 1 day

North Carolina

Moderate

Wayah Bald Motor Road to Wilson Lick Ranger Station

Fire towers and forgotten ranger stations in the Nantahala

18 mi 6-8 hours

North Carolina

Difficult

Forest Service Road 816A Rough Ridge Wilderness Loop

Granite ledges and creek crossings near Grandfather Mountain

14 mi 4-6 hours