Western North Carolina UTV Exploration: Self-Guided
Appalachian Adventure Rentals
- Bryson City, NC
Off-Road
Riding an ATV or Side by Side on unpaved roads or trails, including sand, gravel, dirt, grass, mud, rocks, and other natural terrain.
Self-Guided Tour
Outfitters provide a suggested route, trail map, and list of sites/attractions to riders who want to adventure on their own.
About This Adventure
Rent a Polaris RZR from two to eight hours to explore the beautiful area surrounding Bryson City in western North Carolina. The RZR can go on and off-road with seating for up to four, making it a great choice for families and groups. The nearby Wayehutta (pronounced Worry-Hut) OHV Trail System features a 28-mile loop trail system using old rail beds and logging roads in the Roy Taylor Forest near Cullowhee, roughly 30 minutes from downtown Bryson City.
The family-oriented Wayehutta Trail System features a 2,000-foot elevation change (from 2,500 to 4,500) and includes a trail for beginners. You’ll twist and turn past a scenic waterfall, cross bridges, and can make it a relaxing ride or a more challenging endeavor depending on your desire and skill level.
Your Polaris RZR side by side rental from Appalachian Adventure Rentals can be driven on two-lane roads with a speed limit of 55 mph or less, and on four-lane roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or less. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Cherokee can be accessed from the Appalachian Adventure Rentals headquarters. RZRs cannot be driven on highways in North Carolina.
Rent a Polaris RZR from two to eight hours to explore the beautiful area surrounding Bryson City in western North Carolina. The RZR can go on and off-road with seating for up to four, making it a great choice for families and groups. The nearby Wayehutta (pronounced Worry-Hut) OHV Trail System features a 28-mile loop trail system using old rail beds and logging roads in the Roy Taylor Forest near Cullowhee, roughly 30 minutes from downtown Bryson City.
The family-oriented Wayehutta Trail System features a 2,000-foot elevation change (from 2,500 to 4,500) and includes a trail for beginners. You’ll twist and turn past a scenic waterfall, cross bridges, and can make it a relaxing ride or a more challenging endeavor depending on your desire and skill level.
Your Polaris RZR side by side rental from Appalachian Adventure Rentals can be driven on two-lane roads with a speed limit of 55 mph or less, and on four-lane roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or less. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Cherokee can be accessed from the Appalachian Adventure Rentals headquarters. RZRs cannot be driven on highways in North Carolina.
What's Included
Vehicle(s)
Use of a Polaris vehicle is part of the rental fee.
Helmet(s)
Helmets are provided - and required - for all riders on all Adventures.
Safety Goggles and Gear
Appropriate, vehicle-specific safety gear is provided.
Navigation Assistance
Navigation equipment is provided.
Starting at $149
Vehicle Lineup
RZR
The world's leading recreational side by side. The ultimate trail machine handles all terrain - sharp turns, rocks, mud, sand - with ease.
Outfitter Location
Outfitter Location
Appalachian Adventure Rentals
828-331-8220
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Rider Requirements
All drivers of off-road vehicles are required to be 18+ years of age with a valid driver’s license. All passengers must be able to grasp a handhold with their hands, plant feet firmly on the ground, and have their back fully against the backrest. Helmets and eye protection are always required to be worn when the vehicle is being operated.
Rider Requirments
What to Bring
Proper clothing and gear will help you get the most out of your riding experience.
Required safety gear, including helmets and goggles, is provided.
Consider dressing in layers: long-sleeve shirt, light jacket or rain jacket, closed-toe shoes, a neck gaiter to wear beneath your helmet.
Feel free to bring a backpack with water, snacks, sunscreen, etc.
What to Bring
Proper clothing and gear will help you get the most out of your riding experience.
Required safety gear, including helmets and goggles, is provided.
Consider dressing in layers: long-sleeve shirt, light jacket or rain jacket, closed-toe shoes, a neck gaiter to wear beneath your helmet.
Feel free to bring a backpack with water, snacks, sunscreen, etc.