Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Alvo, Nebraska

This stretch of road runs long and almost ruler-straight across gentle hills, rising and dipping enough to keep the horizon moving. The gravel is generally firm, yet pockets of loose stone appear without warning, so a light throttle helps maintain control. Local pickups and farm trucks use the route...
Learn more about Fletcher Avenue

The track opens as a skinny "minimally maintained" lane of deep, soft sand cut between crop rows. After a while, it broadens into a nicely graded stretch, only to narrow again and return to that sandy, lightly tended "minimally maintained"character. The road runs almost ruler-straight, climbing and...
Learn more about Van Dorn

This stretch runs arrow-straight for miles, its broad gravel surface kept in decent shape but pocked with washboard and small dips where side roads splice in. The route threads one family farm after another, so expect a steady trickle of pickups and grain trucks, especially near driveways and crossr...
Learn more about South 286th

This broad gravel road is tidy-looking but tilts and is off-camber just enough in certain stretches to feel slick when the loose stone shifts beneath the wheels. It rises and dips over gentle hills, slipping past weathered farmhouses and open machinery sheds, and the steady stream of local pickups k...
Learn more about M Road

This stretch of gravel runs long and wide, its surface kept in good shape yet busy with intersecting back roads and even a four-lane highway, so steady eyes for oncoming traffic are essential. You will roll over several small bridges and a gated railway crossing before the route settles into an easy...
Learn more about North 34th

This route begins narrow but soon opens into a broad ribbon of well-graded gravel. Most of the surface feels smooth, yet pockets of deep stone can shift the wheels without warning. Side roads splice the main line every few miles, and the gravel near these crossings turns rough and corrugated, so eas...
Learn more about South 40th

The route begins as a single-lane strip of gravel, tight enough that you feel the grass brush the mirrors, but it soon broadens into a well-graded road where only the odd patch of deep stone unsettles the tires. Partway along, the gravel skirts a small country church and its quiet hillside cemetery-...
Learn more about O Road

This is a brief stretch of wide, nicely graded gravel that rolls over a series of gentle hills. The surface stays mostly smooth, though loose stones gather at the edges in places, so keep an eye on your line. You will pass a handful of tidy farmhouses--the first stands out for its manicured lawn and...
Learn more about 737 Road

The route begins as a single-lane track with little upkeep, and after rain, it turns slick enough to keep you on your toes. Early on, it skirts a barricaded bridge--one of several abandoned crossings in the area--before opening out alongside farm fields dotted with idle harvest machinery. From there...
Learn more about County Road S

This segment runs along a broad stretch of well-graded gravel that remains mostly smooth, though light corrugations remind you it serves regular traffic. Midway, it climbs a tall, sturdy bridge spanning a muddy creek where tire tracks show some drivers opt to splash through the water instead of taki...
Learn more about South 46th

At the beginning of the trail, there is a small bridge. Halfway into the trail, there is a small stream that makes a small drop down that can catch you off guard. After the small stream, there is a 35-degree incline that can be very difficult when the ground is muddy. This trail also has beautiful s...
Learn more about Mud Slinging Trail - Raleigh Road

This trail has beautiful side walls that go up to 20 feet on some parts. There is a bridge at the halfway mark that crosses Waubonsie Creek. On the other side of the bridge, the trail goes to an incline at a steep angle that, if muddy, you will need 4WD.
Learn more about Waubonsie Creek Trail - Pathfield Road

The trail follows a narrow ribbon of dusty gravel that remains mostly smooth as it winds through open farmland and passes several farmhouses. Along the way, it crosses a paved road, providing access to two campsites and a nearby small town with amenities. However, there are no formal or dispersed ca...
Learn more about 624 Road

The trail remains mostly smooth and well-maintained, although a few corrugated sections appear where it intersects other tracks and a paved road. It runs straight through open fields, passing picturesque farmhouses and rolling hills that include both ascents and descents. Drivers should proceed care...
Learn more about 714 Road

This run of dusty, narrow gravel rolls out mostly smooth, though the surface ripples with a few corrugated stretches that keep speeds in check. It bends past a handful of houses and skirts the edge of a golf course before emptying into a welcoming lakeside campground. The campground is easy on the w...
Learn more about Access to Camp

The trail remains mostly smooth, with only a few corrugated patches near the main intersection. This well-maintained gravel road undulates over rolling hills, presenting gentle climbs and descents that open into wide vistas. Travelers should keep an eye out for local vehicles along the route. There ...
Learn more about 707 Trail

The trail stays mostly smooth as it winds through rolling hills and crosses a charming bridge near its center. Composed of well-maintained gravel, the route features gentle ascents and descents with open views of the surrounding countryside. Because this road serves as a school drop-off route, trave...
Learn more about 620 Avenue

The trail follows a narrow, dusty gravel surface that remains mostly straight while incorporating a few climbs and descents. Along the way, travelers cross two bridges, one rated for three tons and another for ten tons. Serving as the border road between Nebraska and Kansas, the route winds through ...
Learn more about Stateline Road

The trail is a smooth, narrow gravel path with few corrugations or bumps, winding through farmland with minimal local traffic. The route features gentle ascents and descents as it crosses rolling hills. There are no formal or dispersed campsites along this section, and amenities such as trash dispos...
Learn more about 616 Avenue

The trail runs mostly straight, intersecting with other grid-pattern tracks and passing by an idyllic farmhouse. It begins with a slightly rough surface and no trees, but gradually smooths out as you continue, and ends in a small forest. Eventually, the path leads to the trail that marks the Nebrask...
Learn more about 20th Road

At the beginning of the trail, there is a small bridge. Halfway into the trail, there is a small stream that makes a small drop down that can catch you off guard. After the small stream, there is a 35-degree incline that can be very difficult when the ground is muddy. This trail also has beautiful s...
Learn more about Mud Slinging Trail - Raleigh Road

This trail has beautiful side walls that go up to 20 feet on some parts. There is a bridge at the halfway mark that crosses Waubonsie Creek. On the other side of the bridge, the trail goes to an incline at a steep angle that, if muddy, you will need 4WD.
Learn more about Waubonsie Creek Trail - Pathfield Road

This trail follows the east bank of the Big Blue River along mostly gravel roads with easy access. It offers scenic views of the Flint Hills, abundant wildlife, and vibrant wildflowers. Several access points along the route provide opportunities to reach the river and Tuttle Creek Lake for hiking an...
Learn more about River Run

Easy gravel road around Brown State Fishing Lake with small spurs around the lake to camp and fish. Camping and fishing are free. A couple of pit toilets around the lake and campfire rings at campsites. The lake is surrounded by cornfields. The grade is gentle and can be driven in a 2-wheel drive ve...
Learn more about Brown State Fishing Lake Road

At the beginning of the trail, there is a small bridge. Halfway into the trail, there is a small stream that makes a small drop down that can catch you off guard. After the small stream, there is a 35-degree incline that can be very difficult when the ground is muddy. This trail also has beautiful s...
Learn more about Mud Slinging Trail - Raleigh Road

This trail has beautiful side walls that go up to 20 feet on some parts. There is a bridge at the halfway mark that crosses Waubonsie Creek. On the other side of the bridge, the trail goes to an incline at a steep angle that, if muddy, you will need 4WD.
Learn more about Waubonsie Creek Trail - Pathfield Road

This trail follows the east bank of the Big Blue River along mostly gravel roads with easy access. It offers scenic views of the Flint Hills, abundant wildlife, and vibrant wildflowers. Several access points along the route provide opportunities to reach the river and Tuttle Creek Lake for hiking an...
Learn more about River Run

Easy gravel road around Brown State Fishing Lake with small spurs around the lake to camp and fish. Camping and fishing are free. A couple of pit toilets around the lake and campfire rings at campsites. The lake is surrounded by cornfields. The grade is gentle and can be driven in a 2-wheel drive ve...
Learn more about Brown State Fishing Lake Road