Skip to main content

Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail

Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail (BMATV), NFST #29 is a 13-mile linear ATV trail located along the ridgeline of Buffalo Mountain in Unicoi County.

The trail is close to metropolitan Johnson City and is easily accessed by TN 67 and TN 81 (an interchange of I-26).

A fee of $5.00 per vehicle is required to park at Horse Cove Gap trailhead, the only legal access to the trail. The area is also popular with mountain bikers who use the trail and forest roads.

When riding Buffalo Mountain ATV trail remember to Ride for KEEPS: Keep it Safe, Keep it Legal, Keep on the Trail and Keep the Privilege.

General Information

3/19/2025 - 12/15/2025 

A fee of $5.00 is required for each vehicle.

None

Always wear a helmet and eye protection. Stay on the designated trail. Off trail and other unauthorized OHV use is not allowed.

Recreation Opportunities

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated June 23rd, 2025