Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Alicia, Arkansas

The Rainey Brake WMA Road, or Lawrence Road 316, is a road through the western side of the Shirley Bay Rainey Brake Wildlife Management Area. The road is a casual gravel ride down to and through the swampy lowlands west of the Black River and the bottoms that surround it. The road is generally flat ...
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Thistle Bottoms is a group of Lawrence County Roads (301, 303, 309, and 317) that when joined together give a great context to the low-laying bottoms along the stretch of the Black River that exists between Lake Charles State Park and the Shirley Bay Rainey Brake Wildlife Management Area. When drivi...
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This trail begins as a well-maintained gravel surface forest service road. It continues as such for approximately half the distance of the trail up until you reach a large open grass area. This area is large enough for several vehicles to park at once and would make a great campsite. This area can b...
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FSR 3213 can be accessed from either end, running from U.S. Route 160 to MO V. This well-maintained gravel forest service road is suitable for most vehicles. As it winds up Wolf Mountain, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the Mark Twain National Forest. Upon reaching the summit of Wolf Mountain, at 92...
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Ripley Lake 3240 is a short easy well maintained gravel road to Ripley Lake which is a 20 acre 12 foot deep lake. There you can find picnic areas with barbeque pits and boat docks for fishing. Anglers will need a fishing permit from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The only downside is ther...
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Compton 3144 is nestled in the beautiful and scenic Mark Twain National Forest located just west of Doniphan, Missouri. Compton 3144 is not advised for low clearance vehicles due to a water crossing right near the end of the trail. It's also really steep at the end and curves through the forest with...
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This trail begins as a relatively wide and well-maintained road but gradually narrows and becomes bumpier and rockier as you continue. The trail winds through beautiful old-growth forest, passing pockets of private land with cabins and mobile homes. Further along, the landscape shows extensive damag...
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Hayden Road is a maintained trail as of late April 2025, offering a scenic drive through beautiful old-growth forest. The route features relatively steep ascents and descents, with sections that can be bumpy and rocky. Several hiking and biking trails branch off from the main road, inviting further ...
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This route winds through dense forest sections, narrow pine corridors, and areas still recovering from what appears to be past tornado damage. Tight vegetation and overgrowth crowd the path in several spots, making pinstriping and paint scratches very likely on wider vehicles. The route features a m...
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This fairly maintained forest route winds through dense pine and hardwood woods with a mostly smooth dirt and gravel surface. The route is roughly 1.5 vehicles wide depending on the width of your vehicle, with enough room for most full-size rigs to travel comfortably while still feeling enclosed by ...
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This shorter route travels through an area that still shows signs of heavy storm damage, with large sections of downed timber, broken tree lines, and scattered debris that appear to have been caused by a past tornado. Portions of the route open into wide clearings filled with tall grass, wildflowers...
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Sandy Flats is a maintained trail that shows clear signs of storm damage and features several steep ascents and descents, particularly as the route drops down into a creek. The creek crossing has a muddy bottom and no concrete bridge, which could make it challenging to navigate during or after heavy...
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A challenging hillside climb featuring small obstacles, muddy terrain, and tight technical sections that test balance, control, and traction. Riders navigate uneven paths, slippery conditions, and narrow turns while maintaining momentum through the course. Ideal for off-road enthusiasts seeking a co...
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Camp Loop 7 takes you around one of the largest camp areas in the park, also one of the flattest for loading and unloading. Large rigs and trailers are advised to use this space. Be mindful of others in the area. This is a first-come, first-served area that can be very busy.
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A muddy trail featuring steep hills, slick terrain, and a few narrow sections that require careful footing and steady control. The route offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for riders, especially after rain, with technical spots that add excitement and demand attention throughout the more ...
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Hillside Track 2 is a moderate cut through from the main loop to the hillside camp loop 7 trail, not a very long or difficult loop, can be tight for larger rigs. Makes getting off and on the trail easy, and also used for emergencies to reach the hillside back track.ff
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Hillside Track 3 is a moderate cut through from the main loop to the hillside camp loop 7 trail, not a very long or difficult loop, can be tight for larger rigs. Makes getting off and on the trail easy, and also used for emergencies to reach the hillside back track.
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Camp Loop 4 is another dedicated space for large groups and trailers to camp or set up for the day allowing for easy access in and out of the main areas of the park. Please be mindful of other campers and do your part in keeping the camp area clean for yourself and others.
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One of the 4 "main" trails in the hillside portion of the park, this trail isn't very long but does feature a mild ascent/descent challenge with a few tighter spots, but still manageable by full-size rigs. Tread lightly in this area; it can be busy, and two-way traffic can happen.
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As the name suggests, this straightaway is filled with nasty dug-out ruts that will challenge most 4x4s with a mix of mud and dirt. The trail branches off the main loop, cuts into the tree line, and has an exit at either end, taking you back out to the main track.
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This trail begins as a well-maintained gravel surface forest service road. It continues as such for approximately half the distance of the trail up until you reach a large open grass area. This area is large enough for several vehicles to park at once and would make a great campsite. This area can b...
Learn more about Camp Roy - FSR 3208

FSR 3213 can be accessed from either end, running from U.S. Route 160 to MO V. This well-maintained gravel forest service road is suitable for most vehicles. As it winds up Wolf Mountain, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the Mark Twain National Forest. Upon reaching the summit of Wolf Mountain, at 92...
Learn more about Wolf Mountain - FSR 3213

Ripley Lake 3240 is a short easy well maintained gravel road to Ripley Lake which is a 20 acre 12 foot deep lake. There you can find picnic areas with barbeque pits and boat docks for fishing. Anglers will need a fishing permit from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The only downside is ther...
Learn more about Ripley Lake 3240

Compton 3144 is nestled in the beautiful and scenic Mark Twain National Forest located just west of Doniphan, Missouri. Compton 3144 is not advised for low clearance vehicles due to a water crossing right near the end of the trail. It's also really steep at the end and curves through the forest with...
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This trail begins as a well-maintained gravel surface forest service road. It continues as such for approximately half the distance of the trail up until you reach a large open grass area. This area is large enough for several vehicles to park at once and would make a great campsite. This area can b...
Learn more about Camp Roy - FSR 3208

FSR 3213 can be accessed from either end, running from U.S. Route 160 to MO V. This well-maintained gravel forest service road is suitable for most vehicles. As it winds up Wolf Mountain, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the Mark Twain National Forest. Upon reaching the summit of Wolf Mountain, at 92...
Learn more about Wolf Mountain - FSR 3213

Ripley Lake 3240 is a short easy well maintained gravel road to Ripley Lake which is a 20 acre 12 foot deep lake. There you can find picnic areas with barbeque pits and boat docks for fishing. Anglers will need a fishing permit from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The only downside is ther...
Learn more about Ripley Lake 3240

Compton 3144 is nestled in the beautiful and scenic Mark Twain National Forest located just west of Doniphan, Missouri. Compton 3144 is not advised for low clearance vehicles due to a water crossing right near the end of the trail. It's also really steep at the end and curves through the forest with...
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