Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Charleston, Arkansas

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 a low water crossing along the way and a beautiful emerald green river off to the right.
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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 the end to spot and take a break surrounded by nature. So don't pass by this little route while exploring...
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This trail is smooth and easy for the most part and mainly follows a dirt road. Conditions were dry during the summer, but they may change during the rainy season. The route includes a few shallow creek crossings, a decent-sized pond, deer sightings, and several nice campsites.
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This long, winding trail ascends into the mountains, eventually reaching elevations where the forest transitions almost entirely to shortleaf pine. The road is primarily gravel and generally well maintained, though it narrows in places and becomes rocky and bumpy, with several stream crossings--some...
Learn more about Green Bench Road

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 Road south to the Sugar Creek Trailhead. The Sugar Creek Multi-Use Trail is a network of looping trails that winds...
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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 when wet. There are a few creek crossings that will be dry unless there has been rain. The Sugar Creek Multi-Use...
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This trail begins with a steady climb into the mountains, crossing several cattle guards and a shallow stream that may be submerged depending on recent rainfall. Early on, the route passes through stretches of private land, but access becomes more open as elevation increases. The trail winds through...
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Coming off of Ford Ridge Road onto 1711, you will see some mudholes before you enter the trail in the National Forest/WMA, After the fence, you will go uphill on the gravel road, a very scenic ride through a pine tree section of the forest. There is a super cool rock with a tree growing around it
Learn more about Piney War Trail

This trail is another easy trail that splits off from Hillside Holler. You will pass a beautiful pond coming from the North end of the trail. During heavy rain or winter snow, this trail could be a bit challenging, but still manageable for most vehicles. This trail comes to a closed road at the sout...
Learn more about Shortcut Central

This trail is a well-maintained but rocky and winding gravel road that leads into the Mount Magazine Wildlife Management Area. It begins between stretches of private land, clearly marked by trees painted with purple rectangles in accordance with the Purple Paint Law, and eventually transitions into ...
Learn more about Lloyd Road

This trail is right off Highway 215. When you come up to the (Y) in the road, you will take a left. This is an easy trail, and the ending of this trail is gated, but it has a sign showing you can walk past the gate and explore the sanctioned area.
Learn more about Hillside Holler

This trail is right off Highway 215 (hidden away pretty well). You start on a piney-covered ground and make your way up the hillside. During spring and summer, this trail can be extremely tight and overgrown. This trail contains some rutted-out sections, which can be pretty deep mud holes depending ...
Learn more about Boney Mountain Trail

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 at the top. The concrete footings of the fire tower are still there but the road is rutted. Poteau Mountain is a unique and rus...
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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 it is very nice. The road is white oak 178 on the south side of Round mountain. You will pass a left t...
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Moderate to difficult trail with rocks, ruts, washouts, and steep inclines. This trail is overgrown and gets tight in places, which could give you some pinstripes. This trail provides some fun obstacles created by the rocks and washouts. Some of the washouts get pretty deep with some tire busters at...
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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 is on the south side of Pilot Knob Mountain. This is a maintained gravel road that can be messy when wet. This...
Learn more about Hawks Peak

This trail is mostly dirt and ends on private property. This trail has several obstacles and needs to be cleared. There are lots of ruts and some shallow mud. The trail gets narrow with some tight trees. This trail does have some deeper mud holes, but they do have a bypass around those mud holes.
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Jack Creek Road is a natural surface road with gravel in some areas. Dispersed campsites and hiking areas are along this road. This road crosses Jack Creek. Buck Ridge Shooting Range is just off Jack Creek Road along Buck Ridge Road. This trail ends at Jack Creek Recreation Area and campground. Jack...
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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 very steep descent to the creek that feeds the falls, and the climb back out is technical. From the trail,...
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Hunt for Old Foundation is an easy, scenic 4.3-mile gravel route in the Ouachita National Forest that is perfect for beginners, scenic cruisers, and overland campers looking for quiet dispersed camping sites. The trail begins at a spacious dispersed campsite and winds eastward through dense Arkansas...
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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 a low water crossing along the way and a beautiful emerald green river off to the right.
Learn more about FR289

This trail is smooth and easy for the most part and mainly follows a dirt road. Conditions were dry during the summer, but they may change during the rainy season. The route includes a few shallow creek crossings, a decent-sized pond, deer sightings, and several nice campsites.
Learn more about Reville

This long, winding trail ascends into the mountains, eventually reaching elevations where the forest transitions almost entirely to shortleaf pine. The road is primarily gravel and generally well maintained, though it narrows in places and becomes rocky and bumpy, with several stream crossings--some...
Learn more about Green Bench Road

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 Road south to the Sugar Creek Trailhead. The Sugar Creek Multi-Use Trail is a network of looping trails that winds...
Learn more about Girard Road to Sugar Creek Multi Use Trails

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 a low water crossing along the way and a beautiful emerald green river off to the right.
Learn more about FR289

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 the end to spot and take a break surrounded by nature. So don't pass by this little route while exploring...
Learn more about FR298

This trail is smooth and easy for the most part and mainly follows a dirt road. Conditions were dry during the summer, but they may change during the rainy season. The route includes a few shallow creek crossings, a decent-sized pond, deer sightings, and several nice campsites.
Learn more about Reville

This long, winding trail ascends into the mountains, eventually reaching elevations where the forest transitions almost entirely to shortleaf pine. The road is primarily gravel and generally well maintained, though it narrows in places and becomes rocky and bumpy, with several stream crossings--some...
Learn more about Green Bench Road