Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Bismarck, Missouri

Womble Hollow FS 2481 is a semi-maintained single-width gravel road that leans towards a natural improved road over its track and is within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The fading gravel road…
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This Route is the continuation of an already submitted route. This route is coming from O Highway into the Bell Mountain area. This trail will lead you to the Bell Mountain Trailhead. This is an…
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This track is an easy ride down to the lake at Pruitt Mountain, where you're encouraged to swim and enjoy. The turnaround at the dam and a section of the back half vary depending on…
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The Crane Mountain Ridge FSR 2037, is a gravel forestry road through the St Francois Mountains in the Fredericktown sector of Mark Twain National Forest. It features mild hill climbs, small loose rock, an off…
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At the northern part of the park, you can find some muddy trails, deep ruts, and nasty holes waiting for those willing to see if they can work through them. Going from Brandon's Cut to…
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Crane Mountain FSR 2108 is a gravel forestry road through the St Francois Mountains in the Fredericktown Sector of Mark Twain National Forest. It is an easy-going gravel road, with two small creek crossings, shallow…
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Taum Sauk Mountain Road, is a gravel road traversing the state park of the same name, which is home of Missouri's highest point at 1772 ft, yeah not that tall, but noteworthy. The road is…
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Asher (FS 2484) is a gravel, leaning into a natural, improved, single-width road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The track drops off the Shepard Cutoff, immediately going downhill, traversing some small…
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Lindsey Mountain FS 2359 is a well-maintained gravel road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The road begins by spurring off the Shepard Cutoff, heading southward along the eastern boundary of the…
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Rock Creek Road, or Madison County 518, is a gravel county road that traverses half private and half Mark Twain National Forest land through its track. The road is very scenic, showing off beautiful short-leaf…
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Flat Woods Road, or Iron County Road 109, is in what locals refer to as the Turkey Foot area. It is a gravel county road that traverses mostly private and partially Mark Twain National Forest…
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This trail continues Johnson Mountain FSR 2245/Logan Mountain FSR 2780. This trail is Logan Mountain, which has many wildlife, including deer, turkey, and bear. There are a few secluded camping spots in this area that…
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Shepard Cutoff 2228 is the gateway to Bell Mountain Wilderness which is a 9,143 acre wilderness located right outside of Caledonia, Missouri. This road is well-maintained with gravel and curves through the Mark Twain National…
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This trail will take you to Johnson Mountain. It is a maintained gravel road all the way to the top. It is a short drive to the top, where you will find a closed gate.…
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Knob Lick Tower Road leads to a Missouri Department of Conservation area that holds the publicly accessible Knob Lick Tower overlooking the St Francois Mountains. The road's primary surface is gravel, and despite being well-packed,…
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Enough Road Iron County Road 16, and the Enough Boat Ramp FS 2768, is a dirt-gravel-based county and forest road within the Mark Twain National Forest Potosi Unit. The Enough Road is a gentle, semi-maintained,…
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Chloride Ridge FSR 2112, is a simple gravel-based Forestry Road through the Fredericktown Sector of Mark Twain National Forest. The road features a few small rolling hills with mild climbs, and a few small soft…
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This forest service road is a 2 track through the Mark Twain National Forest and is part of the Potosi/Fredericktown Ranger district. It is a great little side trip off the main road to see…
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Crane Tower South FSR 2116 is a gravel forestry road through the Fredericktown Sector of Mark Twain National Forest. It features a gravel road at its foundation, but throughout its track it slowly degrades to…
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The first puddle at the start of the trail is normally passable for any vehicle. There is potential water on the road and loose gravel back in the dam area of the loop. Otherwise, the…
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Pigeon Roost Road or Washington County Road 603, is a gravel-dirt mixed road going through portions of rural Washington County land and the Potosi Unit within Mark Twain National Forest. The road features a unique…
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Very easy up to the power line. It's a road. Easy access to a place to hike, camp, or hunt. Particularly to hike or hunt the power-line cut. After the power lines, it's a trail…
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This is a scenic route from Highway 49 to Crane Lake Recreation Area. Enjoy the ride; it'll be moderate (weather may affect some areas, so watch for downed trees or potential water on the road).…
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Compton FS 2649 is a dirt and gravel mixed road off Pigeon Roost Road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. It features a track from one ridge top to another crossing into…
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Corner - FSR 2113, is an easy-going gravel forestry road through the Fredericktown sector of Mark Twain National Forest. It features small rolling hills with mild climbs, mild feeder creek crossings, and several campable cutouts…
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Trace Creek FS 2673 is a natural terrain Forest Service Road in the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The trail is not far from Martin Road off Missouri Route DD. This trail is…
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Martin Road, or Washington County Road 648 is a gravel-dirt mixed road going through rural Washington County land and portions of the Potosi Unit within Mark Twain National Forest. The road features a unique use…
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It's always exciting when you drive for miles looking for that perfect camping spot with a view and then you finally, after hundreds of miles, find that spot. Peter Cave Hollow 2363 will take you…
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Chloride Leatherwood FSR 2142 is a gravel forestry route within the Fredericktown Sector of Mark Twain National Forest, closed yearly for turkey season from 3/31 to 5/16. It features rolling hills leading through the wooded…
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Arnett Mountain FSR 2191 is a gravel-leaning natural forest road through the Fredericktown Sector of Mark Twain National Forest. The road starts at Pig Pen Gap fully gravel-covered and with trimmed tree lines, but shortly…
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