Went last year with neighbor in his Jeep and was lots of fun, have not taken my JT there yet.
You are also close to some National park trails.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recreation/ohv/recarea/?recid=49004&actid=93
Check out this link for Patriot Mountain, just outside Boone, give them a call ahead of time to make sure the trials are open
https://patriotmountainoffroadpark-offroadingarea.business.site/