Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Columbus, 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The main road serves as the backbone of the trail system, with all routes connecting back to it. It is passable by stock four-wheel-drive vehicles in dry conditions and includes three creek crossings and one…
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This is a great beginners' trail. It has just about all types of obstacles but they are perfect for first-time off-roaders or those just learning. It is stock friendly and has many beautiful areas along…
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Snake Ditch is a hidden grassy trail that winds through the back side of Hardwood Hollow. This trail shows remnants of old boulders, mud holes, and small saplings. Snake Ditch is wide enough for two…
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Field loop is a beginner trail that reminds you of driving your first time in the pasture at Grandpa's farm. While there isn't much you can damage your vehicle on here, you will see a…
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Silo Speedway is a large open-use area that features a little bit of everything. This area is commonly used for allowing the younger kids to get some time behind the wheel and not worry about…
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FS202 begins at the junction with FS203, winding through a freshly cut wooded area before delving deeper into the Bankhead National Forest. This single-lane, two-track gravel road offers a peaceful and secluded drive, highlighted by…
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Top of Bowl Loop is the upper trail that loops around the outer rim of the bowl at Northwest Alabama Mountain Ride Park. It ends at the ridge along the top of the Bent Spoon…
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Throne Overlook at Northwest Alabama Mountain Park is one of many beautiful overlooks this park has to offer. This one is more unique than the others in that it is only large enough for two…
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Get ready to be in awe with this wonderful mountain top view! Top of Bowl is a beautiful trail that, even when you reach the top, there is still more to come. The start of…
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Bottom of Bowl Loop at Northwest Alabama Mountain Park is the return section of Top of Bowl Loop back to the Main Road. This trail is an easy, hard-packed trail that only offers small mud…
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FS213, also known as Ridge Road, branches off FS203 and provides a scenic and functional route through the Bankhead National Forest. This single-lane, two-track gravel road winds through areas of active forest management, with multiple…
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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…
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What great park doesn't have a stunning view and a great spot for lunch? Northwest Alabama Mountain Park has brought it with this one! Complete with a pavilion at the top with solar lights that…
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G Block is an easy cut-through trail for those who get tired of riding the Main Road or just want a change of scenery. G Block starts at a green shooting house on hard-packed dirt…
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