Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Alleene, Arkansas

The Pond Creek East Side Route is an easy, scenic gravel drive through the Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge that is perfect for any skill level looking to explore the banks of the Cossatot River. Beginning just off Highway 59, this route follows River Road westward through a dense canopy of botto...
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Maintained gravel road in the Pond Creek Wildlife Management Area. Check out this site for rules and regulations. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/pond_creek/. A permit can be obtained online or in box at entry gates. It must be signed and with you. There is free camping in designated areas. Nature viewin...
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Pond Creek Wildlife Refuge and Bell Lake Access are maintained gravel roads. Roads can be sloppy when wet. Roads dead-end at gates and you have a tight turn around to backtrack. A permit is required and can be obtained online or at the entry gate--https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Pond_Creek/visit/permits....
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Pond Creek West Side Route offers a scenic, low-difficulty drive through the lush bottomland hardwood forests of the Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge, making it an excellent option for families, scenic drivers, and outdoor recreationists. Starting just south of Horatio on Bruce Street, this route...
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This 30-mile route follows along the Northside of the Red River. This East to West route is almost completely gravel roads. The roads are maintained but can be nasty after or during rains. Although you may not see a lot of the river, you will see lots of pasture land with livestock, creeks with brid...
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Gravel road through farmland. One end is at Highway 355 and the other is at Nacatoch Ravines where you can continue to Columbus. There are no gates. This will join up with a trail that continues to Columbus. Expect muddy roads if wet. This trail can be dusty when dry.
Learn more about Highway 355 To Nacatoch Ravines

This is a small trail I have wanted to post for years. It is an old Rice Farm from many years ago. The drive is fine and easily accessible by most vehichles, although if it is wet at all then it will require an ATV to handle the mud. The road the finishes the journey is known as "Mudline", and it ea...
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This is a basic road with a wonderfully scenic view of the back side of the Broken Bow Lake area. This runs by a wildlife area and is the access road to lots of Forest Service roads and areas. We utilize this as a base road to get to a lot of the "backroads and logging roads" that have been abandone...
Learn more about Union Valley Road

This well-maintained gravel trail lies just beyond the logging district and runs parallel to the highway, offering a scenic journey through a charming rural landscape. As the trail winds past a variety of homesteads, chicken farms, and small holdings, it unveils expansive green pastures complemented...
Learn more about Skipjack Road

Nacatoch Ravines Natural Area protects a continuum of plant communities that occur along the transition from the upland blackland prairies to the low bottomlands along the Little River. It contains one of the largest, and most intact, examples of mesic (moderately moist), dry-mesic, and dry upland f...
Learn more about Hempstead Road 421

This dirt road can be muddy and rutted when wet. The South end is at a intersection ,that heading west, goes to Nacatoch Ravines Natural Area . The North end is at HWY 73 Intersection. Just across HWY 73 a road will go to Rick Evans Grandview Prairie. There is a old cemetery along this trail called ...
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Well maintained gravel roads travel through a beautiful landscape. The Grandview Prairie Auto Tour is a 10-mile route with 10 stops. Enjoy the drive along these gravel roads while learning about the area as you pass signs on the sides of the roads. Two small lakes are at the end of a couple of the r...
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This dirt and gravel road starts from Highway 70 and will dead end at Rock Creek. The roads can be muddy when wet and very dusty when dry. Most of this area is private property, so stay on the road and get your permits on the website. The ground is rough. This is in WEYCO private-owned land. There a...
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This well-maintained gravel trail begins in an agricultural area and gradually leads back into active logging zones. Along the route, there is a relatively steep ascent into a region heavily impacted by fire and logging activities, which has become a popular destination for hunters. Several side tra...
Learn more about Old Windship Road

This loose gravel road ends at the Little River. There is a boat ramp and dispersed camping on the riverside. Not far out of the small town of Fulton, Arkansas, this road provides beautiful views of the river, pasture, and plenty of livestock. This used to be a ferry site for Allen's Ferry. The Red...
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This well-maintained gravel trail begins by leading past charming smallholdings before it gradually enters an active logging area, where logging vehicles frequently travel at speed and caution is necessary. The route broadens into several ascents and descents and can become corrugated in certain sec...
Learn more about Tableville Road

This road is loose gravel and very dusty when dry. Some parts are very bumpy. Be aware of logging trucks running these roads. There are some nice inclines and curves in this area. Be mindful that at times gates may be closed for no admittance .
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This route starts off of Hwy 67 just west of Texarkana and goes to the low water bridge that crosses part of Wright Patman Lake. There are plenty of areas to fish. Bring a kayak because there is water access on each side of the bridge and plenty of parking. The low water bridge does close when heav...
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These dirt and gravel roads can be muddy when wet and very dusty when dry. There are several bridged water crossings if it has recently rained. This is in WEYCO private-owned land. There are gates that may or may not be closed. You can apply for recreation permits at https://recreation.weyerhaeuser....
Learn more about Rock Steps Falls

Loose Gravel roads with a few small stream crossings. Concrete bridges cover most of the streams that will be crossed. During heavy rain some areas could be blocked. There are some nice inclines and beautiful views in this area.
Learn more about Striking Snake Route

This is a basic road with a wonderfully scenic view of the back side of the Broken Bow Lake area. This runs by a wildlife area and is the access road to lots of Forest Service roads and areas. We utilize this as a base road to get to a lot of the "backroads and logging roads" that have been abandone...
Learn more about Union Valley Road

This well-maintained gravel trail lies just beyond the logging district and runs parallel to the highway, offering a scenic journey through a charming rural landscape. As the trail winds past a variety of homesteads, chicken farms, and small holdings, it unveils expansive green pastures complemented...
Learn more about Skipjack Road

This well-maintained gravel trail begins in an agricultural area and gradually leads back into active logging zones. Along the route, there is a relatively steep ascent into a region heavily impacted by fire and logging activities, which has become a popular destination for hunters. Several side tra...
Learn more about Old Windship Road

This well-maintained gravel trail begins by leading past charming smallholdings before it gradually enters an active logging area, where logging vehicles frequently travel at speed and caution is necessary. The route broadens into several ascents and descents and can become corrugated in certain sec...
Learn more about Tableville Road

This is a basic road with a wonderfully scenic view of the back side of the Broken Bow Lake area. This runs by a wildlife area and is the access road to lots of Forest Service roads and areas. We utilize this as a base road to get to a lot of the "backroads and logging roads" that have been abandone...
Learn more about Union Valley Road

This well-maintained gravel trail lies just beyond the logging district and runs parallel to the highway, offering a scenic journey through a charming rural landscape. As the trail winds past a variety of homesteads, chicken farms, and small holdings, it unveils expansive green pastures complemented...
Learn more about Skipjack Road

This well-maintained gravel trail begins in an agricultural area and gradually leads back into active logging zones. Along the route, there is a relatively steep ascent into a region heavily impacted by fire and logging activities, which has become a popular destination for hunters. Several side tra...
Learn more about Old Windship Road

This well-maintained gravel trail begins by leading past charming smallholdings before it gradually enters an active logging area, where logging vehicles frequently travel at speed and caution is necessary. The route broadens into several ascents and descents and can become corrugated in certain sec...
Learn more about Tableville Road