Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Columbus AFB, Mississippi

This trail is not very technical. There are a few water crossings to play in, with one having a small waterfall. Other water crossings may appear further down the trail depending on rain. The trail is mainly gravel or dirt, with possible mud in some areas, depending on rain.
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This trail is an old gravel road. Nothing technical, but offers peaceful scenery. There isn't a lot of traffic, so you can take your time. This road runs through the Tombigbee National Forest.
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This trail is within a public mud park open only on specific weekends. Barnyard Mud Boggers or BMB offer more than 700 acres of land to ride. The Gutter trail isn't technical unless rain has made it slick. There are many other trails in this area.
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A picturesque drive through prime Alabama forest. Turkey Creek Road offers a great opportunity for wildlife viewing, photography, and getting away to the wilderness. Turkey Creek Road is a public dirt/gravel road that is mostly unmaintained, expect to encounter ruts, washouts and shallow mud. There ...
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Meadow Creek Road or Winston County 357 is a maintained public gravel road running North from Highway 278 through Pine Timber Forestlands to Yankee Trace Road just before Highway 13. Meadow Creek Road offers an easy drive with ample opportunity for wildlife viewing as well as great views of the surr...
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County Road 339 is a somewhat maintained public gravel road that offers great views of the surrounding area for those looking to get off the beaten path. Running from Alabama Highway 5 east to Rocky Plains Road, CR339 winds through prime Alabama Forestland, into creek bottoms, and along ridgetops. R...
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Warrior Cemetery Road is one of the "main" access roads for the Mulberry Fork WMA. The road is mostly graded gravel and is easily traversed with any 4WD and higher 2WD vehicles. There are several small lakes for fishing along the path and the historic Warrior Cemetery is near the end of the road. Th...
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Fork Creek Road or Winston County 440 is a public, mostly unmaintained gravel and dirt road. Surrounded by Timber Company Land, Fork Creek Road offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and some slightly technical obstacles, depending on season and maintenance. Road conditions can increase in...
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An out and back trail offering access to Mulberry Fork WMA. There are opportunities for hunting, fishing, and photography, as well as a great lunch spot overlooking Bankhead Lake on the Black Warrior River at the end. There are several seasonal trails that are accessible from this trail.
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FS-707 / Bishop Road is in the Talladega National Forest. It also forms part of the northern edge of the Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). During hunting season, be aware of and respectful toward hunters who will likely be in the area. Additionally, only road-legal, “plated” vehicles are all...
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Starting at FS203, this scenic route transitions from pavement to gravel, leading you deep into the heart of the Bankhead National Forest. Along the way, it passes the historic Kinlock Lookout on Bylor Road, a notable landmark in the area. Forest Service Road 203 is a well-maintained two-track trail...
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Serving as one of the main North-South routes, USFS 726, or Phalen Spur, runs through the heart of Oakmulgee WMA within the Talledega National Forest. USFS 726 is an easy ride, with most of the road being wide enough for two cars. Regularly maintained, Phalen Spur offers ample opportunity to take in...
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USFS 142, "Moody Bend", is an out-and-back trail in Bankhead National Forest. Moody Bend offers wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, and dispersed camping opportunities. There are two wildlife openings along the route and the entire route is part of the Payne Demonstration Area. There is an outdoor cl...
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Grab your hard hats and flashlights! This mountainside erosion wonder features a rock face with 3 distinct holes that are elevated off the ground. The trail up to 3 caves can start out as a very short grade climb to a flat, smooth dirt trail with mud holes scattered throughout. The pull-off to the c...
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Hot Wheels is an easy riding trail that loops around High Point Hill, giving access to a plethora of other trails. The start of the trail is a dirt-filled wood line and passes through a large clearing of DJ Flake. Once through the intersection, it will close in with dense brush and forest. The loop ...
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Do you remember the great hide out spot in the back of the neighborhood when you were a kid? That is the great feeling of being at the back of the Cul-De-Sak. It is the loop around spot at the back of the park that turns you around on the Main Road to head back. There is not much to see on this acce...
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Cave Hollow Road is the access road to take you to 3 Caves trail. It is a gradual uphill climb in two sections. The first section features deeper ruts than the upper section, while the upper section features more vegetation overgrowth. In the middle between the two sections you will run a small port...
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Green Bean is a trail for the sprouts. This is a great trail that bobs and weaves through the lowlands of Northwest Alabama Ride Park and has a small hill climb in a good, controlled environment. This trail also gets the younger riders off the main trails that others tend to speed through. The top o...
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This trail is an old gravel road. Nothing technical, but offers peaceful scenery. There isn't a lot of traffic, so you can take your time. This road runs through the Tombigbee National Forest.
Learn more about Witch Dance Hill

This trail is within a public mud park open only on specific weekends. Barnyard Mud Boggers or BMB offer more than 700 acres of land to ride. The Gutter trail isn't technical unless rain has made it slick. There are many other trails in this area.
Learn more about The Gutter

Meadow Creek Road or Winston County 357 is a maintained public gravel road running North from Highway 278 through Pine Timber Forestlands to Yankee Trace Road just before Highway 13. Meadow Creek Road offers an easy drive with ample opportunity for wildlife viewing as well as great views of the surr...
Learn more about Meadow Creek Road

County Road 339 is a somewhat maintained public gravel road that offers great views of the surrounding area for those looking to get off the beaten path. Running from Alabama Highway 5 east to Rocky Plains Road, CR339 winds through prime Alabama Forestland, into creek bottoms, and along ridgetops. R...
Learn more about CR339

Meadow Creek Road or Winston County 357 is a maintained public gravel road running North from Highway 278 through Pine Timber Forestlands to Yankee Trace Road just before Highway 13. Meadow Creek Road offers an easy drive with ample opportunity for wildlife viewing as well as great views of the surr...
Learn more about Meadow Creek Road

County Road 339 is a somewhat maintained public gravel road that offers great views of the surrounding area for those looking to get off the beaten path. Running from Alabama Highway 5 east to Rocky Plains Road, CR339 winds through prime Alabama Forestland, into creek bottoms, and along ridgetops. R...
Learn more about CR339

Starting at FS203, this scenic route transitions from pavement to gravel, leading you deep into the heart of the Bankhead National Forest. Along the way, it passes the historic Kinlock Lookout on Bylor Road, a notable landmark in the area. Forest Service Road 203 is a well-maintained two-track trail...
Learn more about Bylor RD - FS 203

Grab your hard hats and flashlights! This mountainside erosion wonder features a rock face with 3 distinct holes that are elevated off the ground. The trail up to 3 caves can start out as a very short grade climb to a flat, smooth dirt trail with mud holes scattered throughout. The pull-off to the c...
Learn more about 3 Caves