Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Arley, Alabama

National Forest Road 121 is a long, flowy road with deep washboard sections, including a particularly brutal paved portion. The area offers ample opportunities for hunting and gathering. Due to the road's condition, be prepared…
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Clifty Fork Road- Forest Service Road 124 is a scenic, two-way country road that provides extensive access to other areas and trails. It offers ample opportunities for wildlife viewing and smooth, flowing travel. However, like…
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FS 109 is a burned area within the Bankhead National Forest. The open forest features big potholes but also a beautiful, flowy road. Signs of ample conservation efforts are evident in the well-maintained pine stands.…
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FS 255, Hickory Grove Road, is a beautiful, scenic route through the Bankhead National Forest, offering stunning views, especially during the fall foliage season. The track leads down to a county road with access to…
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This is a heavily traveled US Forest Service Road in the Bankhead National Forest of Alabama. This trail provides abundant access to wildlife and bird viewing and the surrounding forest. The road can be slick…
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This trail is mostly rough dirt roads barely big enough for two vehicles. There are some side trails that are gated and you will pass by some private property, so be cautious of any signage.…
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USFS 142, "Moody Bend", is an out-and-back trail in Bankhead National Forest. Moody Bend offers wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, and dispersed camping opportunities. There are two wildlife openings along the route and the entire route…
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This trail is mostly two-lane dirt roads. Forest roads can be traveled in 2WD, but some off-shoot trails will require 4WD. Some side trails are gated. If the gates are open, they are clear to…
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FS 262 is a one-lane gravel road, narrower than most others in the Bankhead National Forest. It provides access to the Al Creek Recreation Area, offering several large campsites along the route. The road also…
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Mount Olive Road is a steep, single-track trail with numerous offshoots and access points, including a large lake. This well-known road is regularly maintained, but it features large switchbacks and steep grades that can become…
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This well-traveled two-track road serves as a fantastic connector through the stunning landscapes of the Bankhead National Forest. Following the serene Beechy Creek, it offers a peaceful journey immersed in nature's beauty. Be mindful that…
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Campground Road offers a smooth, family-friendly drive with access to various accommodations. Visitors can choose from small and large cabins, camper parking with hookups, or a dispersed tent camping area for a more rustic experience.…
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Trail 314 is a fun, moderately challenging trail on the south side of the park. This area tends to stay wetter than the north end, so you'll run into more mud, water crossings, and slick…
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County Road 339 is a somewhat maintained public gravel road that offers great views of the surrounding area for those looking to get off the beaten path. Running from Alabama Highway 5 east to Rocky…
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Trail 303 starts off as just a dirt trail along a creek. It does not have any major obstacles to begin with, about half way through the trail it does have a steep grade up…
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The Pavilion/Cell Tower Trail offers a mix of terrain, starting with a dirt road that skirts the lower track obstacle course and transitions into a wooded path. Along the way, the trail provides a scenic…
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The Main Access Trail is the backbone of Stony Lonesome OHV Park, offering both utility and adventure for all skill levels. Stretching from the entrance gate to the northeast, it serves as a central route…
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Trail 300 Main is a practical and accessible route that connects to many one-way trails in the 300-series system. At the start, there is a bridge and creek where you can stop and explore the…
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This trail is by the cell tower, and is another way that used to fully take you up to the cell tower. This is now a dead-end trail, but it does have a lot of…
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Trail 301 is a very long trail that connects you to a lot of shorter, harder trails. It has a lot of off-camber areas and some large step-down ledges that are one and two feet…
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Trail 307 is a wooded route with several off-camber sections and a couple of switchbacks. Some ruts reach about two feet deep but can be straddled to cross, and there are no major rock or…
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Trail 308 was a long trail with a couple of muddy areas and a couple of deeper mud holes. There were several areas with a grade that weren't entirely super steep. Overall, this trail was…
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Trail 402 was a muddy trail with some mud holes along the route, but all of them had a bypass to work around them. Some of these bypasses had some smaller mudholes up to 12…
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Trail 503A is a two-way, hard-packed dirt trail that branches off from Trail 503 just before Landing Zone 7. The trail connects to Trail 507, making it a convenient route for those navigating the area.…
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Trail 504.2 connects from trail 507, back to 504.1. This trail takes you to the bottom of Pick Axe 6 to where you would start that hill. This trail had no difficult areas except one…
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Trail 403 takes you from the main access trail to Trail 300, which is another main trail for this side of the park. There is a creek crossing and a couple of mud holes along…
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Trail 304 was an easier trail with a couple of rock obstacles and a couple of ruts that were about 2-3 feet tall. There are a couple of muddy areas to work through. When you…
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This scenic road through the heart of the Bankhead National Forest offers not only a breathtaking drive but also access to fascinating historic sites waiting to be explored at its end. Along the way, you'll…
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Top of Moab can be accessed either by the top of Little Moab hill climb area, or from Little Moab Bypass trail. This trail has a lot of branches that go towards the main access…
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Trail 506 takes you along the top of all of the competition hills. The first part of the trail has a steep grade with some small rock obstacles but nothing major. It has a couple…
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