Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Cove, Arkansas

This is a county road. The road is 90% gravel with a hard-packed base. There are sections of dilapidated asphalt, which make for some interesting potholes. There are areas that are affected by heavy rains. The road is covered with loose gravel. Some areas have washed out and have ruts. Overall, this...
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Round to Henson School Road is an easy, scenic 6.9-mile point-to-point route in the Ouachita National Forest perfect for beginners, families, and those seeking a relaxing drive with spectacular mountain views. This well-maintained gravel road winds through dense forest, climbing from a minimum eleva...
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This trail is a Forest Service road that is rock based covered in gravel. There are a few water crossings that can create a challenge after heavy rains. The road could become muddy after heavy rains. The road is narrow in places due to vegetation growth and could cause pin stripping. Overall, the ro...
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This is the current legal version of the well-known K-Trail. This short stretch along the Kiamichi Mountain ridgeline is an enjoyable 5-hour drive. Small rock gardens and plenty of red dirt make up this mildly bumpy run. Some small plots of private property are mixed in with this part of the Ouachit...
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Polk 410 Stream & Camp is a six-mile point-to-point gravel trail in the Ouachita National Forest of Arkansas, ideal for beginners, families, and those seeking a peaceful drive with excellent dispersed camping opportunities. This well-maintained route winds through lush forest terrain between the Wes...
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This is the northern part of West Boundary Road and is located in the Ouachita National Forest. It is a gravel road that parallels Two Mile Creek. There are dispersed camping and swimming holes available. The road has multiple potholes and loose gravel. The road is easily traveled by all vehicles.
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Maintained gravel road in the Ouachita National Forest. There is a cool creek crossing and side spur on this trail. This road can be muddy while raining. When dry, this road is very dusty. Loose gravel can allow your vehicle to slide. Awesome views and lots of wildlife are in this area. Dispersed ca...
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This road is a rock-based road topped with gravel. There is an elevation change as you ascend and descend Bee Mountain. The north end of this road is washed out in the middle of the road from recent rains. There is abundant wildlife, and dispersed camping is available. After rain, the road can becom...
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West Boundary is an easy, scenic gravel route ideal for beginners, families, and high-clearance vehicles looking to explore the beautiful Cossatot Mountains within the Ouachita National Forest. Running approximately 5.1 miles through stunning forested terrain near Vandervoort, Arkansas, this maintai...
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Maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Some creek crossing when in wet weather. Dispersed camping and creeks are in this area of the Ouachita National Forest. Two-wheel drive can make it on these roads when dry. Great views of mountains, wildlife, and creeks in this ar...
Learn more about Polk Road 34 to Camping

This scenic trail winds narrowly through the forest, offering a peaceful drive along a route that is generally in good condition. Numerous side trails and private roads branch off from the main path, so drivers should be cautious and stay on the correct route. Although several trees have fallen acro...
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A rock-based road covered in gravel, with sections of loose gravel, washouts, and potholes. Typical of forest service roads, it's easily traveled by most vehicles but can get muddy after heavy rain. Wildlife is abundant. A low water crossing over Brushy Creek.
Learn more about County Road 402

This trail presents a moderate to challenging drive and is best suited for capable, high-clearance vehicles. It winds tightly through dense forest, often narrowing to the point where pinstriping is a concern. Sections of the trail run alongside steep drop-offs into gullies, requiring cautious naviga...
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A rock-based road covered in gravel, with sections of loose gravel, washouts, and potholes. Typical of Forest Service roads, it's easily traveled by most vehicles but can get muddy after heavy rain. Wildlife is abundant.
Learn more about Forest Service Road 176

This trail offers a scenic and enjoyable drive through forested terrain, following a relatively wide and generally well-maintained path. The road winds gently with a few switchbacks, and a mix of ascents and descents that add variety without posing significant difficulty. While there is some evidenc...
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This trail follows a well-maintained gravel logging road that winds through active timber-cutting areas. The route is dusty, particularly in dry conditions, and drivers should remain alert for fast-moving logging trucks that may appear without warning. Although the logging crews are typically courte...
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This trail is a Forest Service road. It is a shelf and rock-based road. It has been topped with gravel that may be loose in outside corners. The trail has ruts due to recent rain. The trail becomes tight at times, and pinstriping may occur on wider vehicles. This trail is easily traveled by most veh...
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This trail follows a long stretch of well-maintained gravel road that ascends and then descends a forested mountain. The route offers a scenic and winding drive through dense woodland, with one or two river crossings along the way. Drivers should remain alert for fast-moving logging trucks that occa...
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This road is a rock based road that is covered with gravel, there are areas with loose gravel, wash areas and potholes. There is abundant wildlife. The road is typical for a forest service road and is easily traveled by most vehicles. The road may become muddy after heavy rains.
Learn more about Polk Road 79

This road is a rock-based road that is covered with gravel; there are areas with loose gravel, wash areas, and potholes, easily traveled by most vehicles. The road may become muddy after heavy rains.
Learn more about Brushy

This is a county road. The road is 90% gravel with a hard-packed base. There are sections of dilapidated asphalt, which make for some interesting potholes. There are areas that are affected by heavy rains. The road is covered with loose gravel. Some areas have washed out and have ruts. Overall, this...
Learn more about LeFlore County 260

Round to Henson School Road is an easy, scenic 6.9-mile point-to-point route in the Ouachita National Forest perfect for beginners, families, and those seeking a relaxing drive with spectacular mountain views. This well-maintained gravel road winds through dense forest, climbing from a minimum eleva...
Learn more about Round to Henson School Road

This trail is a Forest Service road that is rock based covered in gravel. There are a few water crossings that can create a challenge after heavy rains. The road could become muddy after heavy rains. The road is narrow in places due to vegetation growth and could cause pin stripping. Overall, the ro...
Learn more about Polk County Road 36

Polk 410 Stream & Camp is a six-mile point-to-point gravel trail in the Ouachita National Forest of Arkansas, ideal for beginners, families, and those seeking a peaceful drive with excellent dispersed camping opportunities. This well-maintained route winds through lush forest terrain between the Wes...
Learn more about Polk 410 Stream & Camp

This is a county road. The road is 90% gravel with a hard-packed base. There are sections of dilapidated asphalt, which make for some interesting potholes. There are areas that are affected by heavy rains. The road is covered with loose gravel. Some areas have washed out and have ruts. Overall, this...
Learn more about LeFlore County 260

Round to Henson School Road is an easy, scenic 6.9-mile point-to-point route in the Ouachita National Forest perfect for beginners, families, and those seeking a relaxing drive with spectacular mountain views. This well-maintained gravel road winds through dense forest, climbing from a minimum eleva...
Learn more about Round to Henson School Road

This trail is a Forest Service road that is rock based covered in gravel. There are a few water crossings that can create a challenge after heavy rains. The road could become muddy after heavy rains. The road is narrow in places due to vegetation growth and could cause pin stripping. Overall, the ro...
Learn more about Polk County Road 36

Polk 410 Stream & Camp is a six-mile point-to-point gravel trail in the Ouachita National Forest of Arkansas, ideal for beginners, families, and those seeking a peaceful drive with excellent dispersed camping opportunities. This well-maintained route winds through lush forest terrain between the Wes...
Learn more about Polk 410 Stream & Camp