Cherokee National Forest - Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail

Area Status: Open

Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail (BMATV), FTR #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.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Trail is operating normally, please observe all State and Federal covid-19 guidelines when recreating on the Cherokee National Forest.
Operational Hours:	This is a day use area, open sunrise to sunset.
Fees	A fee of $5.00 is required for each vehicle.
Open Season:	03/15/2021 - 1/2/2022
Restrictions:	Always wear a helmet and eye protection. Stay on the designated trail. Off trail and other unauthorized OHV use is not allowed.
Closest Towns:	Johnson City, Tennessee
Water:	None
Restroom:	None

Activities

OHV Riding & Camping

HIDE

In an emergency, call 911

Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail

At a Glance

Activities

OHV Riding & Camping

OHV Trail Riding