Sawmill TR 93
Sawmill Trail is 1.1 miles in length. It is rated as Moderate. It is blazed with orange diamond trail markers.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Sawmill Trail is open from April 1st to December 15th. It is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, rain or shine annually. This trail is closed in the winter annually. |
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Reservations: | No reservations needed. |
Fees: | Fees are: $5 day pass or $30 annual/season pass. Passes are required for these trails. All users on this trail, except for hikers, must have a valid pass. |
Usage: | Heavy |
General Information
Accessibility:There are approximately 17 miles of 4-wheel drive trails in the Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex on the Uwharrie National Forest. OHV trail access is at Dutch John Trailhead, Flatwoods Trailhead, Wolf Den Trailhead, Falls Dam Trailhead, Art Lilley Campground/Trailhead, and Cotton Place Trailhead.
General Notes:
Users of the OHV trails must follow the OHV rules. NCDOT approved helmets and eye protection are required for all ATV and dirt bike riders. Side by side UTV's do not require helmets and eye protection, but are highly recommended. Children age 8 and under are not allowed to ride ATV's or motorcycles. Children age 9 and up are to follow the state rules for age appropriate ATV's and motorcycles.
No double riding is allowed, unless ATV is manufactured to hold two riders. The add on or after market backrests that you install yourself do not qualify.
No riding the ATV's from developed campgrounds or dispersed (primitive) camping areas to the OHV trails. All ATV's, non-street legal dirt bikes and non-street legal vehicles must be trailered to the trailheads.
No alcohol is allowed on the OHV trails.
Camping along the trails is allowed. Please pack out your trash with you when you leave. Trash cans are available at all OHV trailheads, campgrounds and day use areas.
Parking:
Parking is available at the Dutch John Trailhead, Flatwoods Trailhead, Wolf Den Trailhead, Falls Dam Trailhead, Art Lilley Campground/Trailhead, and Cotton Place Trailhead. Use Cotton Place Trailhead only if you and your vehicle are able to make it up the Extremely Difficult section of the Daniel Trail. It is recommended that all first time riders on these trails start from all other trailheads!
Activities
OHV Trail Riding
Motorized trails for dirt bikes, ATV's, UTV's (side-by-sides) and full size vehicles. Loading ramps available to several trailheads.
Staging Area | Dutch John Trail Head/Wolf Den Trail Head |
Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Alerts & Warnings
- Hurricane Helene: Nantahala National Forest Closures
- Hurricane Helene: Pisgah National Forest Closures
- Uwharrie Ranger District- Kings Mountain Point Fishing Pier Closure
- Pisgah Ranger District- Catheys Creek Road Closure
- Dogs Must be Leashed in Bent Creek
- Roan Mountain Recreation Area CLOSED For 2024 Season
- Avery Creek Rd closed due to storm damages