Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Alexander, Arkansas

Muse Mountain is about 9 miles long in the National Forest. This trail is great to start your off-roading adventure into the Ouachita National Forest. Muse Mountain offers water crossings, camping, mud, and some light off-camber action. It is very common to encounter sightings of deer, turkey, and e...
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It's called Wildcat for a reason, this road isn't for the faint of hearts. 4low is required in certain sections of this road. Coming from the east side it starts out as an easy gravel road that any regular car could go through but then at mile 1.8, it turns into a 4x4 road only. The road is complete...
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I started the trail in 2-wheel drive but not far into the trail, I had to put it in 4L. This is due to the clearance issues and needing to go slow for uneven ground. This trail closes in the summer and is open in the fall and winter. They use the trail during the summer as a hiking trail. Great trai...
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This trail starts at Lake Sylvia State Park where camping, swimming and water/electric sites are available if needed. Its a great place to explore. After leaving Lake Sylvia this route takes you to LAKE WINONA (you will see the intersection where you can pick up a rule pamphlet and turn right to Win...
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Brown Creek winds you through the forest with beautiful views, lots of creek crossings, and campsites. This trail will also lead you to the Ouachita National Recreation trail which is a 223-mile trail, there are two entrance points along this route to access this trail. This route could be a basecam...
Learn more about Brown Creek Road 805

Alum Fork or Forest Road 114 is an excellent way to navigate through the beautiful Ouachita National Forest without ever having to touch the pavement. It has several dispersed camping areas and winds its way around Lake Winona if you're wanting to catch some fish or get the kayak on the water. Wildl...
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This is the main road that runs along the top ride of the east side of the park. Many of the trails start and begin off this road. Many of the advanced park trails are directional, so be mindful of that when navigating from one trail to the next. This road is rough in some areas but most vehicles at...
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E20 Road to Prothane is an easy trail through the woods, primarily used by those finishing D1 Rubicon Ridge as a direct route to the overlook at Prothane Point. It is mostly dirt with a few small rocks. The park rating for this trail is 2 diamonds. A Park Day-Use Trail Pass is required to access th...
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G2 Road to Adventure is a mild trail that gently flows through the woods. It is relatively flat and does not offer any major challenges beyond trees close to the edge of the trail. The park rating for this trail is 2 diamonds. A Park Day-Use Trail Pass is required to access this system of trails. C...
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G20 is a shortcut trail that branches off of G6 Squid's Jaunt and goes up into the woods near the end of F52 Head Banger and the beginning of F57. It is a little steep at the beginning, but the trail is pretty smooth overall. The park rating for this trail is 2 diamonds. A Park Day-Use Trail Pass i...
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This trail provides a fairly easy connection between the east and west sides of the park. It is one vehicle wide with plenty of places to pass since it is two-way traffic. On its eastern end it connects to AR Highway 5 trail and the western end connects to Lash's Loop F17 near the intersection with...
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E12 Prothane Point is an easy trail through the woods that takes you to a scenic overlook. It provides a nice scenic exit from D1 Rubicon Ridge. It is a great place to stop for lunch and enjoy the view. The park rating for this trail is 1 diamond. A Park Day-Use Trail Pass is required to access thi...
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F44 - Event Parking is a connecting trail from G7 Pipeline to G43 Go Mud'n. This trail is a very short downhill starting from the G7 Pipeline. Some small of camber angle going down the hill and then meets back up onto G43. All and any stock vehicles in the park could do this trail very easily.
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F54 Village Roll is a connecting trail between F50 and F41. Coming from the F50 side you will be met with a climb up the hill and cross paths with F57. There are some larger rocks on this crossing, and depending on trail conditions could be pretty rough. You will end out on F41 near the "Village Ove...
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F56 is just a short trail connecting F50 to F54. It is mostly loose rock with a nice view of F52 Head Banger down below. It is somewhat narrow and near a steep drop-off, so ride with caution. The park rating for this trail is 3 diamonds. A Park Day-Use Trail Pass is required to access this system o...
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F43 - Go Mud'n is a very easy trail. You can access this trail from the Northwest side from Highway 1 or from the southeast side on G7 pipeline. Starting from the west side you will have a gradual uphill on some loose dirt. Most off road capable vehicles will be able to complete this trail.
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F50 is a fairly easy trail that you can access from highway 1 or from G20. It can be ran either direction. This trail has some mud, loose gravel, and some climbs, but can be done in most stock off road capable vehicles. This is also an access trail for F53, F56, and F54.
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Once you are done with either the Ravine or Gorge this trail will be the way to get back to the Lake Winder trail which you can use to access other trails. The trail is fairly easy with loose rock and a slow decline. Just don't be too heavy on the brakes and let the engine do the work.
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This is the easy shortcut between the eastern side of the park and the main park entrance. It is a fairly easy trail but has a few washouts and off-camber sections. If you completed Rubicon Ridge D1, one of four Jeep Badge of Honor trails, this provides a quick and easy way to return to the park ent...
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This is the early exit of the Badge of Honor trail F19-Snake. This early exit is a steep climb up onto highway two which you can then go onto highway five by turning left or back down to the main office by turning right from the exit. It is an extremely small passthrough.
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It's called Wildcat for a reason, this road isn't for the faint of hearts. 4low is required in certain sections of this road. Coming from the east side it starts out as an easy gravel road that any regular car could go through but then at mile 1.8, it turns into a 4x4 road only. The road is complete...
Learn more about Wildcat Mountain 179

I started the trail in 2-wheel drive but not far into the trail, I had to put it in 4L. This is due to the clearance issues and needing to go slow for uneven ground. This trail closes in the summer and is open in the fall and winter. They use the trail during the summer as a hiking trail. Great trai...
Learn more about North Fork Pinnacle Road 132C

Brown Creek winds you through the forest with beautiful views, lots of creek crossings, and campsites. This trail will also lead you to the Ouachita National Recreation trail which is a 223-mile trail, there are two entrance points along this route to access this trail. This route could be a basecam...
Learn more about Brown Creek Road 805

Alum Fork or Forest Road 114 is an excellent way to navigate through the beautiful Ouachita National Forest without ever having to touch the pavement. It has several dispersed camping areas and winds its way around Lake Winona if you're wanting to catch some fish or get the kayak on the water. Wildl...
Learn more about Alum Fork Road 114

It's called Wildcat for a reason, this road isn't for the faint of hearts. 4low is required in certain sections of this road. Coming from the east side it starts out as an easy gravel road that any regular car could go through but then at mile 1.8, it turns into a 4x4 road only. The road is complete...
Learn more about Wildcat Mountain 179

I started the trail in 2-wheel drive but not far into the trail, I had to put it in 4L. This is due to the clearance issues and needing to go slow for uneven ground. This trail closes in the summer and is open in the fall and winter. They use the trail during the summer as a hiking trail. Great trai...
Learn more about North Fork Pinnacle Road 132C

Brown Creek winds you through the forest with beautiful views, lots of creek crossings, and campsites. This trail will also lead you to the Ouachita National Recreation trail which is a 223-mile trail, there are two entrance points along this route to access this trail. This route could be a basecam...
Learn more about Brown Creek Road 805

Alum Fork or Forest Road 114 is an excellent way to navigate through the beautiful Ouachita National Forest without ever having to touch the pavement. It has several dispersed camping areas and winds its way around Lake Winona if you're wanting to catch some fish or get the kayak on the water. Wildl...
Learn more about Alum Fork Road 114