Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Ben Lomond, Arkansas

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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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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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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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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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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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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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 dirt and gravel road starts from Highway 70 and will dead end at Rock Creek. The roads can be muddy when wet and very dusty when dry. Most of this area is private property, so stay on the road and get your permits on the website. The ground is rough. This is in WEYCO private-owned land. There a...
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These dirt and gravel roads can be muddy when wet and very dusty when dry. There are several bridged water crossings if it has recently rained. This is in WEYCO private-owned land. There are gates that may or may not be closed. You can apply for recreation permits at https://recreation.weyerhaeuser....
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This road is loose gravel and very dusty when dry. Some parts are very bumpy. Be aware of logging trucks running these roads. There are some nice inclines and curves in this area. Be mindful that at times gates may be closed for no admittance .
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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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Loose Gravel roads with a few small stream crossings. Concrete bridges cover most of the streams that will be crossed. During heavy rain some areas could be blocked. There are some nice inclines and beautiful views in this area.
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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 is a loose gravel and dirt road leading to Gillham Road, Gillham Lake and Cossatot Reefs Campground. Be aware of hunting and logging trucks. Cell signal is not reliable in these areas. Good tires are needed as sharp rocks and loose dirt will be encountered.
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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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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 trail is a scenic dual track that winds through forested terrain and features occasional rocky sections, gentle ascents, and descents. It passes through areas of logged forest and requires multiple stream crossings without bridges, which can become hazardous during or after heavy rain. A single...
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This trail is a functional logging track composed mostly of gravel that winds through forested sections and large areas that have been heavily logged. Although it is not particularly scenic or enjoyable to drive, it serves as a useful connector to other nearby trails. A single bridge must be crossed...
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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...
Learn more about 313 Road

This trail is a scenic dual track that winds through forested terrain and features occasional rocky sections, gentle ascents, and descents. It passes through areas of logged forest and requires multiple stream crossings without bridges, which can become hazardous during or after heavy rain. A single...
Learn more about 31867

This trail is a functional logging track composed mostly of gravel that winds through forested sections and large areas that have been heavily logged. Although it is not particularly scenic or enjoyable to drive, it serves as a useful connector to other nearby trails. A single bridge must be crossed...
Learn more about 51220

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 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 trail is a scenic dual track that winds through forested terrain and features occasional rocky sections, gentle ascents, and descents. It passes through areas of logged forest and requires multiple stream crossings without bridges, which can become hazardous during or after heavy rain. A single...
Learn more about 31867

This trail is a functional logging track composed mostly of gravel that winds through forested sections and large areas that have been heavily logged. Although it is not particularly scenic or enjoyable to drive, it serves as a useful connector to other nearby trails. A single bridge must be crossed...
Learn more about 51220

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