Uwharrie National Forest
Uwharrie National Forest is 60 miles East of Charlotte. It spans 51,850 acres and is home to: Badin Lake, Morrow Mountain State Park, Hattaway Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, & Tater Top Mountain. Inside the forest is also several OHV trails & a shooting range. OHV Trails are open April 1st to December 16th and include Green, Blue, & black trails. Green trails include: Sawmill Trail 93, Slab Pile 79, Lake View 69, & Falls Dam 96. Blue trails include: Wolfden 89, Dutch John 90, & Rocky Mountain Loop 92. Black trails include: Dickey Bell 91 & Daniel 390. Uwharrie has 3 trails that are known as the “Dirty D’s”, these include: Dutch John 90, Dickey Bell 91, & Daniel 390. These 3 trails are supposed to be the most difficult in the forest. The forest has a ton of gravel and paved roads that offer beautiful riding year around. There is also a mapped out 100 mile loop you can load into your GPS and follow. It is an excellent ride if you want something chill and easy to ride. Get out there and experience Uwharrie National Forest & let me know what you think!
Uwharrie 100 Mile Loop outlined in light blue.
Uwharrie 100 Mile Loop
Uwharrie 100 Mile Loop
Uwharrie 100 Mile Loop
Uwharrie 100 Mile Loop Yamaha Tenere 700
Uwharrie 100 Mile Loop
Uwharrie 100 Mile Loop
Uwharrie 100 Mile Loop
Uwharrie 100 Mile Loop
My start point was just south of Charlotte. My total time included two gas top offs at a BP in Troy. On the way there I took the scenic route and on the way back I took the direct route. The 100 mile loop will take you a little over 3 hours depending on how much you stop for pictures or to hydrate. I will not use the BP in Troy and will use the Eldorado Outpost moving forward.
Uwharrie 100 Mile Loop from Charlotte
I recommend the start and stop point be the Eldorado Outpost. You can also purchase your OHV passes for the year here.