Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Chester, Arkansas

Rackley Mountain Road is an easy dirt and gravel mountain road that winds through the forest via a series of gradual switchbacks and elevation changes. Much of the route is covered by a dense tree…
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This road starts out as a maintained road and then changes to an unmaintained "right of way" road through private land. It then changes back to a maintained dirt road. There is a sign where…
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Kimes Tower Road is an easy gravel forest road that winds through the mountains beneath a dense tree canopy. The route is generally smooth and well-maintained, with only occasional embedded rocks less than 6 inches…
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This is a great loop trail off Freedom Road. Along the trail, there are a few more loop and side road options that would make the path longer or more difficult. Due to narrow and…
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Elmo Creek Trail is an out-and-back National Forest route that offers a mix of easy forest driving with a few moderately rough sections scattered throughout. The trail begins as a relatively smooth gravel and dirt…
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White Rock Mountain is magnificent. Sitting at an elevation of 2,309 feet the hiking trails with their views and caves to explore are a sight to see. There are three ways to get to White…
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Ford Ridge is an easy dirt trail that leads to private property. The private property is gated off. This is a pretty mild trail that leads through some neat pine trees. A bit of loose…
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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…
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Old Cove City Road is an easy scenic gravel road that winds through dense hardwood forest and rolling mountain terrain within the National Forest. The route is generally wide and well-maintained, making it suitable for…
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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…
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Lower Lee Creek Trail is a short access road leading to one of the area’s most popular swimming and fishing destinations along Lee Creek. The site features a large gravel bar and beach area for…
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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…
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This trail is right off Highway 215. You will go through the Piney Woods section, and some parts of this trail can be tight for full-size vehicles. This will be an extremely tight trail during…
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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…
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This trail provides access to the lower portion of Lee Creek for swimming and fishing. The trail goes all the way to the water; however, there is no parking at the water allowed. Rangers patrol…
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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,…
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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…
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This trail is an easy dirt road that leads to private property. The trail towards the end, nearer to the private property, gets narrow. This trail seems to be well-maintained and has a very mild…
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Cove Creek Crossing is a scenic forest route that follows the creek through a narrow mountain valley surrounded by towering hardwoods, rock bluffs, and rolling ridgelines. The road is primarily gravel and generally easy to…
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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…
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This trail is a dirt trail with a neat rock wall along the side of a portion of the trail. The trail is closed at mile 1.9. All the side trails off this trail are…
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The trail is located right off the pavement of Shores Lake Road. The trail is a relatively easy trail for most vehicles, mostly dirt the entire trail. There are a few small rocks and sand…
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This is a wide, well-maintained, dirt road from the White Rock Mountain Area to Shores Lake. Shores Lake is an 82-acre lake and has hiking, camping, swim areas, restrooms, and a boat ramp. It is…
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Right off the pavement of Shore's Lake Road on the west side, the trail is a small, easy loop trail that is at the top of Shore's Lake Road. There are a few places that…
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Shores Lake Road is the gateway to several different activities. One of which is the Campbell Cemetery boat launch and the second is Shores Lake where you can find state ran campsites. Mulberry River is…
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Potato Knob is an easy gravel road with steep hill climbs and rolling hills. Beautiful scenic views that go on for miles. You can find an old homestead along this trail that leaves you to…
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This trail (Graham Road) is a dirt trail that leads into private property. The trail is pretty easy, has some loose rocks, and a little bit of incline. The trail gets tight towards the private…
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Cove Creek Road is an easy scenic forest road that follows Cove Creek through a narrow mountain valley beneath a dense tree canopy. The route is primarily gravel and generally well maintained, making it suitable…
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This trail begins as a road near private property but traverses through a wooded area of the Ozark National Forest. The south end may seem like it passes through someone's property, but it is a…
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White Rock Mountain is an amazing place to explore in the Ozarks because it's absolutely magnificent. Sitting at an elevation of 2,309 feet, it provides some of the most breathtaking views in Arkansas. It's also…
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