Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Ashdown, Arkansas

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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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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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.
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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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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...
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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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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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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 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and public hunting opportunities. Bois d' Arc Lake provides ex...
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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 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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This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and public hunting opportunities. Bois d' Arc Lake provides ex...
Learn more about Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc WMA

This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and public hunting opportunities. Bois d' Arc Lake provides ex...
Learn more about Bois d'Ark Trail back to Interstate 30

This maintained gravel road runs between Hempstead 14 Road and Highway 278. This forest area is on the eastern side of Rick Evans Grandview Prairie. Private land is on both sides of this county road. Beautiful views and wildlife can be seen in this area. Be aware of hunting seasons while in this are...
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This track takes you to Finger Point Landing on Bois d'Arc Lake in Arkansas. This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies. The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wi...
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This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and public hunting opportunities. Bois d'Arc Lake provides exc...
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Gravel Road that goes by a cell tower, lots of fields, and ends at a private fishing club where you will have to turn around. After turning around and backtracking, if you turn right eventually, you can end up on HWY 82. These roads run through private property, so stay on the roads.
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This gravel road starts at the Highway 67 and Highway 8 intersection. It is just past the Highway 8 turn if you're coming from Maud, Texas. You will cross the railroad tracks and follow the maintained gravel road to the Sulphur River. There is a boat launch (dirt ramp) at the end of this road. Along...
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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...
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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...
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This trail offers a pleasant drive that begins in a healthy, mature forest and gradually climbs into areas of newer forest growth. The route is winding and includes several gentle ascents and descents, with patches of loose gravel that may require careful driving in places. After an intersection, th...
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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 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 trail offers a pleasant drive that begins in a healthy, mature forest and gradually climbs into areas of newer forest growth. The route is winding and includes several gentle ascents and descents, with patches of loose gravel that may require careful driving in places. After an intersection, th...
Learn more about 313 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