Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Bull Shoals, Arkansas

Washington Bald Forest Service Road (FSR) 148A is an offshoot trail from Bald Tower - FSR148. This trail will run you along a small rock shelf to an opening where you will have scenic views of the rolling hill and radio towers. There is a nice opening on the ridge where you can turn around.
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Bald Tower - Forest Service Road (FSR) 148 is an out and back trail that leads you to an open area where you can see 2 radio towers. Due to the lack of travel in some spots the trail is hard to see, pay close attention to the tire tracks as best as you can. At the end you will have a scenic view of ...
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This route begins as a well maintained graded county gravel road winding through dense hardwood forest and rolling Ozark hills. The road is generally wide enough for two vehicles to pass comfortably, with long sightlines, gentle curves, and occasional elevation changes. Along the route, the scenery ...
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Racetrack Ridge (F.S. 167) is located in the Mark Twain National Forest. Located just a ways south of the Glade Top area. Primarily a rocky route with several water crossings, some mud holes, ledges, and elevation changes. Several areas are subject to further erosion as the creek and runoff run down...
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Glade Top South FS 147 is the southern 9-mile section of the maintained gravel forestry road from Longrun, Missouri, to the Pinnacle Mountain intersection. This is part of the official Glade Top National Scenic Byway within Mark Twain National Forest, Ava Unit. If desiring widespread views of natura...
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This route branches off Highway 341 and quickly narrows into a one vehicle wide trail winding through dense forest and thick pines. The trail surface constantly changes, giving the route a little bit of everything. Some sections are relatively smooth with packed dirt and light gravel, while others b...
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Roadkill Cafe FS 504 (or Lower West Fork) is a natural forestry road branching off the Glade Top National Scenic Byway within Mark Twain National Forest, Ava Unit. It is a mild example of a Glade Top side trail, slowly going downhill from the ridgetop where it leaves the FS 507B down to the valley b...
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Forest Service Road (FSR) 147A is an out and back trail that shoots off of Glade Top South - FS 147. You will be taken through the woods to a larger clearing so that you can turn around. As of 2024 MVUMs this is where the legal motorized use ends.
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Pet Hollow FS 507A is a natural terrain forest service road within the Mark Twain National Forest Ava Unit, branching off the FS 507, as a part of the greater Glade Top National Forest Scenic Byway area. Pet Hollow FS 507A, leaves the Tennyson Hollow FS 507, heading east and slightly downhill toward...
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Fairview Church Forest Service Road (FSR) 170 is a short 1-mile-long trail that ends just before you reach private property. The trail has been blocked with large trees in the area to prevent people from driving into the private property. You can travel southeast on the trail, but be cautious as the...
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Gary Hollow Forest Service Road (FSR) 510A is an off shoot trail of Short Hollow - FS 510. It offers a variety of terrain and obstacles, ranging from rocky sections, mud holes, and a water crossing. The most notable spot along this trail is the swimming hole that is located along the creek.
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This route begins on a well-maintained gravel road near a local cemetery before transitioning into a narrower and less maintained forest service road deeper into the woods. The trail winds through dense pine and hardwood forest with sections showing exposed dirt, shallow washouts, loose gravel, and ...
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This trail consists mostly of well-maintained gravel but includes winding, muddy sections and off-camber stretches caused by storm damage. The route features several very steep ascents and descents, especially near the beginning, where it drops sharply from the paved road. Aside from one active ranc...
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This route is a very well-maintained gravel road that winds through the rolling countryside and dense woods of the Ozarks. The road surface is smooth and wide enough for two vehicles to pass comfortably in most areas, making for an easy and relaxing drive. Tall trees and thick green vegetation line ...
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This route begins with direct access off Highway 341 and quickly transitions into a lightly maintained forest trail winding through dense pine and hardwood forest. Along the route, drivers will pass through open grassy meadows before re-entering tighter wooded sections with narrow corridors and over...
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This narrow trail features a grassy center and winds gently through a beautiful forest landscape. While mostly smooth, it does have some bumpy sections that require attention. Numerous offshoots and smaller trails invite further exploration, and the area appears to be a popular spot for local hunter...
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West Fork East FS 509 is a natural terrain forestry road branching off the Glade Top National Scenic Byway within the Mark Twain National Forest Ava Unit. The trail traverses through scattered treelines and glade rock on the ridgetop above, to the legal ending point just uphill from the West Fork Cr...
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Glade Top Southwest FS 149 is the southwest 5.8-mile section of the maintained gravel forestry road from Fairview, Missouri, to the Wolf Junction intersection. This is the southwest branch of the official Glade Top National Scenic Byway within Mark Twain National Forest, Ava Unit. If desiring widesp...
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This trail offers a rewarding experience for those seeking both adventure and some of the best dispersed camping in this part of the Ozarks. It begins as a wide, smooth, and well-maintained road, but once past the trailhead, the terrain quickly becomes more challenging and engaging. Drivers will enc...
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This out-and-back route travels through a mix of dense Ozark timber and open grassy clearings, giving the trail a secluded and remote feel. Much of the route is only one vehicle wide, so extra caution should be used if another vehicle is encountered, as passing opportunities are limited. The trail s...
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Washington Bald Forest Service Road (FSR) 148A is an offshoot trail from Bald Tower - FSR148. This trail will run you along a small rock shelf to an opening where you will have scenic views of the rolling hill and radio towers. There is a nice opening on the ridge where you can turn around.
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Bald Tower - Forest Service Road (FSR) 148 is an out and back trail that leads you to an open area where you can see 2 radio towers. Due to the lack of travel in some spots the trail is hard to see, pay close attention to the tire tracks as best as you can. At the end you will have a scenic view of ...
Learn more about Bald Tower - FSR 148

Forest Service Road (FSR) 147A is an out and back trail that shoots off of Glade Top South - FS 147. You will be taken through the woods to a larger clearing so that you can turn around. As of 2024 MVUMs this is where the legal motorized use ends.
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Pet Hollow FS 507A is a natural terrain forest service road within the Mark Twain National Forest Ava Unit, branching off the FS 507, as a part of the greater Glade Top National Forest Scenic Byway area. Pet Hollow FS 507A, leaves the Tennyson Hollow FS 507, heading east and slightly downhill toward...
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Washington Bald Forest Service Road (FSR) 148A is an offshoot trail from Bald Tower - FSR148. This trail will run you along a small rock shelf to an opening where you will have scenic views of the rolling hill and radio towers. There is a nice opening on the ridge where you can turn around.
Learn more about Washington Bald - FSR 148A

Bald Tower - Forest Service Road (FSR) 148 is an out and back trail that leads you to an open area where you can see 2 radio towers. Due to the lack of travel in some spots the trail is hard to see, pay close attention to the tire tracks as best as you can. At the end you will have a scenic view of ...
Learn more about Bald Tower - FSR 148

Racetrack Ridge (F.S. 167) is located in the Mark Twain National Forest. Located just a ways south of the Glade Top area. Primarily a rocky route with several water crossings, some mud holes, ledges, and elevation changes. Several areas are subject to further erosion as the creek and runoff run down...
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Forest Service Road (FSR) 147A is an out and back trail that shoots off of Glade Top South - FS 147. You will be taken through the woods to a larger clearing so that you can turn around. As of 2024 MVUMs this is where the legal motorized use ends.
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