Uwharrie National Forest
Uwharrie National Forest is a moderate 50+ miles off-road trail near Troy, NC. It requires a properly built 4x4 with All-terrain tires, 4WD capability, Tow strap and is best run Year-round. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended; plan on the required modifications before attempting it.
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Uwharrie National Forest protects a landscape of almost incomprehensible age, these rolling hills are the eroded stumps of a volcanic mountain range that once rivaled the modern Rockies in height. Today they're gentle forested ridges of pine and hardwood, threaded with red clay trails that provide some of the best intermediate off-roading in the Southeast. The forest's gold mining history adds human interest, with abandoned prospect holes and the remnants of America's first gold rush visible throughout.
Fun Facts
The Uwharrie Mountains are remnants of a volcanic mountain chain over 500 million years old.
America's first documented gold find occurred in the Uwharries in 1799 when a boy found a 17-pound nugget.
The mountains were once as tall as the Rockies but have eroded to gentle hills over hundreds of millions of years.
The forest sits on one of the oldest pieces of continental crust in eastern North America.
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
A mild lift, all-terrain tires, and correct gear ratio will get you through this trail confidently.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Size up correctly, 33s vs 35s matters on moderate terrain.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Re-gear after a tire upgrade to restore trail torque and MPG.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Extra wheel width = extra clearance on tight lines. Check offset before buying.
MPG Calculator
Estimate fuel economy after a tire upgrade, important for remote runs.
Bigger tires cut MPG. Plan your fuel stops for this trail.