Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Bauxite, Arkansas

This trail starts at Lake Sylvia State Park where camping, swimming and water/electric sites are available if needed. Its a great place to explore. After leaving Lake Sylvia this route takes you to LAKE WINONA…
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It's called Wildcat for a reason, this road isn't for the faint of hearts. 4low is required in certain sections of this road. Coming from the east side it starts out as an easy gravel…
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Muse Mountain is about 9 miles long in the National Forest. This trail is great to start your off-roading adventure into the Ouachita National Forest. Muse Mountain offers water crossings, camping, mud, and some light…
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I started the trail in 2-wheel drive but not far into the trail, I had to put it in 4L. This is due to the clearance issues and needing to go slow for uneven ground.…
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Brown Creek winds you through the forest with beautiful views, lots of creek crossings, and campsites. This trail will also lead you to the Ouachita National Recreation trail which is a 223-mile trail, there are…
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This is the main road that runs along the top ride of the east side of the park. Many of the trails start and begin off this road. Many of the advanced park trails are…
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This is the primary north-south trail leading out of the park entrance area and along the western side of the park. The trail is plenty wide enough for two vehicles and is fairly flat and…
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This trail provides a fairly easy connection between the east and west sides of the park. It is one vehicle wide with plenty of places to pass since it is two-way traffic. On its eastern…
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Brandon's Run is a good beginner dirt trail as it has limited elevation, no ruts, and no rocks. Take Road 1 to the back of the park. A24 will be on the left near some…
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F54 Village Roll is a connecting trail between F50 and F41. Coming from the F50 side you will be met with a climb up the hill and cross paths with F57. There are some larger…
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F43 - Go Mud'n is a very easy trail. You can access this trail from the Northwest side from Highway 1 or from the southeast side on G7 pipeline. Starting from the west side you…
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F50 is a fairly easy trail that you can access from highway 1 or from G20. It can be ran either direction. This trail has some mud, loose gravel, and some climbs, but can be…
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F44 - Event Parking is a connecting trail from G7 Pipeline to G43 Go Mud'n. This trail is a very short downhill starting from the G7 Pipeline. Some small of camber angle going down the…
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Once you are done with either the Ravine or Gorge this trail will be the way to get back to the Lake Winder trail which you can use to access other trails. The trail is…
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This is the easy shortcut between the eastern side of the park and the main park entrance. It is a fairly easy trail but has a few washouts and off-camber sections. If you completed Rubicon…
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This is the early exit of the Badge of Honor trail F19-Snake. This early exit is a steep climb up onto highway two which you can then go onto highway five by turning left or…
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This trail is used to access a number of 4 and 5 rated trails along the center of the park, including Snake F19, one of four Jeep Badge of Honor trails in the park. It…
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Lash's loop is a main entrance for multiple trails: F19-Snake, F26-Gorge, F30-Can Opener, F38-Slammer, and F41-Compass Canyon. This trail is also the exit point for multiple trails: F20, F38, and F47. Therefore, this trail can…
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A8 starts at the end of A24, but continues the name of "Brandon's Run." The trail is a lengthy descent from A24 back down to Road 1. This dirt trail is not difficult, but it…
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A13 is a fun and easy trail that connects you to A4, A8, and the end of A25. This trail is mostly composed of loose small gravel following the ridge line of the mountain. A…
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This is an easy trail that links B28, which is a higher rating, but B28 is also a two-way, so you can also head to AR Highway 2. It has some off-camber sections that can…
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B7 Beginner's Chance is a short, one-way trail rated as an easy 2-Diamond. It connects B1 Bulletproof Loop to B4, offering a quick and scenic transition between trails on the lower 800-Side of the Park.…
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Easy trail that starts your adventure at HSOP. Loose rocks and one small incline. It's a short trail but links a larger network of trails and is a great test for your rig when you…
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Alum Fork or Forest Road 114 is an excellent way to navigate through the beautiful Ouachita National Forest without ever having to touch the pavement. It has several dispersed camping areas and winds its way…
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H2 is a peaceful, scenic trail tucked away on the "400-Side" of Hot Springs Off-Road Park. It runs alongside Mill Creek Road for a stretch, dipping in and out of the water, and winds past…
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H4 is a short trail located on the 400-side of the park. This trail can be taken from H7 or H1. This trail is fairly easy with some washed-out/rutted-out middle section. If coming from H1…
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This is pretty much a connector trail on the other side of Mill Creek. You run directly into it and it has many level off-shoots for the adventurer. You can run it to the top…
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L3 is a two-way trail located on the 400-Side of Hot Springs Off-Road Park. It winds through a beautifully wooded, shaded area, offering a peaceful route that's ideal for connecting deeper into the Park's trail…
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H1 is a scenic, mostly shaded trail rated as a 2 to 3-Diamond by the Park, depending on direction and vehicle setup. It features a small rock ledge obstacle and serves as a two-way trail,…
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This is one of two main trails on the west side of the park. It is a great starting point to connect to more challenging trails. The trail is well maintained and consists of small…
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