Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Barling, Arkansas

This trail begins as a road near private property but traverses through a wooded area of the Ozark National Forest. The south end may seem like it passes through someone's property, but it is a…
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This road starts out as a maintained road and then changes to an unmaintained "right of way" road through private land. It then changes back to a maintained dirt road. There is a sign where…
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The route starts as a tidy ribbon of gravel that climbs and dips through thick timber, and it is common to spot deer slipping across the track. There is a large, well-fenced ranch called Lee…
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This section of trail on Poteau Mountain is a very rough section as you travel west. This trail starts at a pull-off for hiking, ATV, and horse trail. It continues west along more rough areas…
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The trail starts at a dispersed campsite and ends at a fork in the road. Going straight at the fork takes you to a mountaintop with cell towers. There is a gate here that could…
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This site is part of the RUSTIC Poteau Mountain Auto Tour and let me say the road is rough and long, but the views are something to behold. There was an old fire tower site…
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Devils Canyon trail is short, but worth the drive. The trail is out-and-back with plenty of primitive campsites if you are looking for a beautiful place to stay. The 1.14 mile trail ends with a…
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Leaving a fork in the road that accesses a cell tower road, this trail west ends at a pull-off with an awesome view. This trail is fairly smooth with some steep areas, sharp curves, and…
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This is a great loop trail off Freedom Road. Along the trail, there are a few more loop and side road options that would make the path longer or more difficult. Due to narrow and…
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This gravel road travels the south side of Poteau Mountain. It begins at a fork in the road if going east and ends at a railroad track. Highway 28 is just past the tracks. The…
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The drive begins on smooth, well-graded gravel that carries you to a broad submerged bridge, but the moment you cross the river, the trail's tone changes. It narrows, brush leans in, and the surface breaks…
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In & Out Maintained Forest Road In The Ouachita National Forest In Arkansas. Primarily gravel with a few muddy spots and overgrown vegetation on both sides of the road. It's a nice quiet spot at…
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This is a nice 4 mile drive on a beautiful forest road. It's mostly a nice somewhat smooth gravel road till you get further down and it gets pretty rough so watch your speed. There's…
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The road unfolds as loose gravel, generally well graded but dotted with washboard stretches that jostle the suspension. Because farmers rely on it daily, expect the occasional pickup or tractor, and keep your speed in…
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This trail starts off on the east side of Highway 71 a few miles north of Waldron Arkansas. Waldron Arkansas has gas stations and a grocery store for last-minute items or fill up. The trail…
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In the hills west of Lake Tenkiller, the route rattles across loose gravel that turns briefly washboard before smoothing as it slips past hayfields and the pickups of local farmers. Groves of post oak, blackjack…
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Leaving an awesome viewing spot and continuing down the west side of Poteau Mountain, this gravel road does not disappoint for views. As you wind your way down in elevation you will want to watch…
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White Rock Mountain is magnificent. Sitting at an elevation of 2,309 feet the hiking trails with their views and caves to explore are a sight to see. There are three ways to get to White…
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This trail starts off Morgan Springs Road and ends on top of Walker Mountain in the Ouachita National Forest. This forest road is gravel and climbs in elevation. When you turn back east, the trail…
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The first section of Ridge Road is wide, well-maintained, loose gravel, but the second half is quite the opposite. The trail narrows down the moment it branches from the main track, squeezing between a couple…
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The road rolls out as loose, mostly smooth gravel with the occasional washboard stretch that rattles the suspension. Pools and ponds nearby draw plenty of wildlife, so it pays to ease off the throttle and…
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Shores Lake Road is the gateway to several different activities. One of which is the Campbell Cemetery boat launch and the second is Shores Lake where you can find state ran campsites. Mulberry River is…
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This is a wide, well-maintained, dirt road from the White Rock Mountain Area to Shores Lake. Shores Lake is an 82-acre lake and has hiking, camping, swim areas, restrooms, and a boat ramp. It is…
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The drive begins innocently enough on firm gravel, but the road soon tightens into a twisting corridor that grows muddy, rocky, and pocked with corrugations and potholes. Water pools in low spots, and the grade…
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Potato Knob is an easy gravel road with steep hill climbs and rolling hills. Beautiful scenic views that go on for miles. You can find an old homestead along this trail that leaves you to…
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This trail starts at a very nice dispersed campsite and ends at another dispersed campsite. The end campsite has a rock fire ring and huge oak trees. This campsite has room for several vehicles and…
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This maintained gravel road has the west trailhead of Sugar Creek multi-use trails area at one end and White Oak Forest road at the other. This gravel road can be dusty when dry and messy…
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Walker Mountain Forest gravel road starts this trail and takes you to a deer camp on a dead-end road. This gravel road is narrow with steep drop-offs on the right-hand side and widens at halfway…
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The route unrolls as a strip of well-graded gravel, smooth enough to lull you into a steady rhythm yet still lively with gentle bends that keep the steering wheel busy. It slips past neatly kept…
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Girard Road is a gravel road that passes by the Sugar Creek Multi-Use West Trailhead. This road is a maintained gravel road that is dusty when dry and can be messy when wet. Take Wilson…
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