When was the last time you went off-roading? If it has been a while, you may be looking for some new areas to explore — or maybe you have a new 4Runner, and you are ready to take it out and see what it can do. Whether you are looking for a new place to explore or you need some ideas on where to take your 4Runner, check out these great places near Norfolk.
Peters Mill Run
In George Washington National Forest off SR 675, you will find the Peters Mill Run Trail. This trail is 12 miles of fairly rough, rocky, and treacherous trails. In a few places, there are creek beds to cross, which may or may not have water in them depending on the time of year. Watch out for ATVs in this area, as it’s a popular place for families to bring four-wheelers and ride around on the trails.
Little Fork Camp Ground
Peters Mill Run actually consists of two separate areas where you can go off-roading. The smaller of the two areas is located at Little Fork Camp Ground. This campground is off SR 675, with the closest town being Woodstock. There is a small area for camping, but it is not recommended for RVs or trailers. The campground is open year-round and provides you with direct trail access. Although this is not the roughest of areas to off-road on, it does offer a great place for you to have fun.
Taskers Gap
Less than a mile down SR 675 from Peters Mill, you will find Taskers Gap. If you prefer to use your GPS to pinpoint trails for you to off-road on, Taskers Gap is located at N 38 degrees 45′ 55.7″ W 78 degrees 30′ 49.2″ 1480 ft. elevation. Similar to Peters Mill Run and Little Fork Camp Ground, this area offers a variety of rough roads, with some being rockier than others. Between what you find in the nearby area as well as Taskers Gap itself, you have over 40 miles of trails to explore and enjoy.
Potts Mountain Jeep Trail
The Potts Mountain Jeep Trail is not for the faint of heart. This intense trail features forest service roads and trails with lots of pot holes and deep crevices. You will need large tires, with 35s being the very smallest you will want to drive on; you’ll more likely want 37s. Also, you might want to bring along a winch just in case you get stuck and need to pull yourself out. If you are up for this kind of adventure, though, you can get access to the trail 25 minutes out of Covington off SR 617, within the George Washington and Thomas Jefferson National Forests.
Off-roading is an exciting adventure, especially when you have a 4Runner that is loaded with off-road options. Now that you know where to go with your 4Runner, there are no excuses as to why you can’t get out and have some fun — so get going.
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