Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Columbus, Kansas
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Big Brutus Poker Run
This route was created to honor Big Brutus. 90 Miles of adventure through local towns around Brutus. 90% of this trail is gravel road. 5% mud after some rain. This route will show a lot…
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Total Miles
82.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
J&D Off-Road Park Chat Trail
This trail is located inside J&D off-road park. It is $25 to enter and that is good for the whole day. This trail begins with a rocky incline that is easily achieved in a 2WD…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Whitewater Community Trail
The Whitewater Community Trail is part of the GOAT (Green Country Oklahoma Adventure Tour). This trail will take you through the back county of northeast Oklahoma on a mix of smooth and rough dirt roads…
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Total Miles
61.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hayfield Trail
Looking for an easy way to enjoy some scenery? This 5-mile trail will allow you to get the offroad experience without having to worry about tearing up your vehicle. This trail can be easily completed…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
East 200
The East 200 is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and is a well-maintained and flat gravel road that winds its way through a patchwork of lush, green farmland. While the scenery is peaceful, caution…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
South 560
The South 560 is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and is a long, straight gravel road in good condition, running through expansive agricultural land with fields full of livestock. Following recent rains in May…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi
E0220
The E0220 is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and is a long, straight gravel road in good condition that stretches through open farmland dotted with livestock and the occasional homestead. It is regularly used…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
South 540
This trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and follows a straight, well-maintained gravel road that winds through a scenic rural landscape, with a few homesteads located near either end. Along the route, the…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
E0240
This trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and consists primarily of a straight, well-maintained gravel road that is occasionally intersected by paved roads. A river runs alongside part of the route and offers…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
South 510 Road
This trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and offers a peaceful and scenic drive along a well-maintained gravel road that, while generally smooth, may present occasional potholes and dusty stretches. It crosses a…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
East 290
This trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and was recently graded in May 2025, but travelers should still expect large sections with persistent potholes and uneven, bumpy stretches. Evidence of recent rainfall is…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
South 4990
This trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and offers a more engaging drive than many others in the area, thanks to its elevated terrain, which introduces a mix of winding sections, gentle climbs,…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
East 320
This trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and follows a well-maintained gravel road that was recently graded as of May 2025. It passes through a pastoral landscape lined with farmhouses and homesteads, and…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Su / Sp
Ozark to Nettle
Enjoy some of Neosho's beautiful hidden scenery as you travel down this lovely dirt trail. This trail is another easy one for the area, there are no obstacles to overcome nor are there any branches…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Palm Dirt Road
Ready to take a quick break after a long day? Look no further than Palm Road, the perfect dirt road that will curb your craving of going off road. This road is great at any…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
East 330
This trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and winds through classic cattle and horse country along a well-maintained gravel road bordered by attractive, well-kept homesteads. Shaded sections of the road are prone to…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Country Road Nec35A
Take a break from the daily hustle and bustle of paved roads and enjoy a scenic view. This dirt road is perfect for someone looking to get their rig dirty without tearing anything up on…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi
South 4440
This trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and follows a well-maintained gravel road that passes by a series of attractive, well-kept homesteads. The surface is in good condition and produces minimal dust, making…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Su / Sp / Fa
South 4430
This trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and follows a well-maintained gravel road that passes through a quiet rural area lined with attractive, well-kept homesteads. Most of the route is smooth and not…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
D4520
This trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and offers a scenic and peaceful drive through some of the most picturesque rural landscapes in the region and in the country as a whole. The…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp / Wi
Bluff Run
Bluff Run gets its name from the countless beautiful bluffs, rock faces, and rock formations you will see along the way. This trail is part of the Green Country Oklahoma Adventure Tour (GOAT), which comprises…
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Total Miles
32.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Brandy's Dandy
Brandy's Dandy is an easy loop trail over by the old barn. This is a non-directional trail. One section is very overgrown in the center and could cause fires. The other side is made of…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Coyote Camp
Coyote Camp is located in the South Forty Area of the park. This is an off-shoot trail of Shan Chele. Coyote Camp branches off left and right when coming from Shan Chele. The left track…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cedar Way
This trail is relatively mild to start. It is part of the South Forty Area. When you come to the T-intersection, the trail switches from a mild-rated trail to a moderate-rated trail; it is more…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Big Valley
This trail is located in the South Forty Area of the park. Big Valley begins right where Ron's Rock ends. This is more of a scenic drive that winds through the trees. Depending on recent…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
S Loop
S Loop is located within the South Forty Area of the park. This trail connects to Cedar Way and Big Valley at either end. S Loop is a very short trail that could be used…
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Total Miles
0
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tony's Playtime
Tony's Playtime is located in the South Forty Area of the Park. This trail starts close to the top of Ron's Rock. This is more of a scenic drive as you wind through the trees.…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
3 Hour Tour
Despite the name, 3 Hour Tour is a rather short trail. There are areas that are slightly rutted out and will put your vehicle off-camber. This trail is also muddy in some spots. 3 Hour…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Main Loop
As the name implies, this is the Main Loop trail. This is the first trail you will touch when you are heading out from the office and it will be the last trail you touch…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cherokee Channel
Cherokee Channel is a very short trail. This could be considered a connector trail or alternative trail instead of continuing around Heartbreak Ridge. It is not well-traveled, so there is overgrowth throughout the trail. The…
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Total Miles
0
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
ATV Trails Near Columbus, Kansas
J&D Off-Road Park Chat Trail
This trail is located inside J&D off-road park. It is $25 to enter and that is good for the whole day. This trail begins with a rocky incline that is easily achieved in a 2WD…
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Learn more about J&D Off-Road Park Chat Trail
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Hayfield Trail
Looking for an easy way to enjoy some scenery? This 5-mile trail will allow you to get the offroad experience without having to worry about tearing up your vehicle. This trail can be easily completed…
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Learn more about Hayfield Trail
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Ozark to Nettle
Enjoy some of Neosho's beautiful hidden scenery as you travel down this lovely dirt trail. This trail is another easy one for the area, there are no obstacles to overcome nor are there any branches…
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Learn more about Ozark to Nettle
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Palm Dirt Road
Ready to take a quick break after a long day? Look no further than Palm Road, the perfect dirt road that will curb your craving of going off road. This road is great at any…
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Learn more about Palm Dirt Road
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Country Road Nec35A
Take a break from the daily hustle and bustle of paved roads and enjoy a scenic view. This dirt road is perfect for someone looking to get their rig dirty without tearing anything up on…
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Learn more about Country Road Nec35A
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi
UTV/Side-by-Side Near Columbus, Kansas
J&D Off-Road Park Chat Trail
This trail is located inside J&D off-road park. It is $25 to enter and that is good for the whole day. This trail begins with a rocky incline that is easily achieved in a 2WD…
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Learn more about J&D Off-Road Park Chat Trail
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Whitewater Community Trail
The Whitewater Community Trail is part of the GOAT (Green Country Oklahoma Adventure Tour). This trail will take you through the back county of northeast Oklahoma on a mix of smooth and rough dirt roads…
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Learn more about Whitewater Community Trail
Total Miles
61.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hayfield Trail
Looking for an easy way to enjoy some scenery? This 5-mile trail will allow you to get the offroad experience without having to worry about tearing up your vehicle. This trail can be easily completed…
Learn more about Hayfield Trail
Learn more about Hayfield Trail
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Ozark to Nettle
Enjoy some of Neosho's beautiful hidden scenery as you travel down this lovely dirt trail. This trail is another easy one for the area, there are no obstacles to overcome nor are there any branches…
Learn more about Ozark to Nettle
Learn more about Ozark to Nettle
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Palm Dirt Road
Ready to take a quick break after a long day? Look no further than Palm Road, the perfect dirt road that will curb your craving of going off road. This road is great at any…
Learn more about Palm Dirt Road
Learn more about Palm Dirt Road
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Country Road Nec35A
Take a break from the daily hustle and bustle of paved roads and enjoy a scenic view. This dirt road is perfect for someone looking to get their rig dirty without tearing anything up on…
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Learn more about Country Road Nec35A
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi