Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Dardanelle, Arkansas

Slo Fork is a well-maintained gravel road characterized by frequent corrugations and bumps, making cautious driving at lower speeds advisable. The route passes through picturesque landscapes dotted with private properties and rural farmsteads, offering scenic views of agricultural land before transi...
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This gravel road leads to an old bridge, that has only a section left, on the Petit Jean River. This area is Petit Jean River Wildlife Management Area. This gravel road has several views of the Petit Jean River. A section of the bridge is still present on this side of the Petit Jean River. Standing ...
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Harker Valley is a wide gravel trail that offers a scenic drive through dense forest, but it is heavily rutted with deep potholes, often hidden in the shade. Drivers are advised to proceed slowly to protect their tires and suspension. Along the route are at least two established dispersed campsites ...
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Carter Mountain trail is a maintained gravel route that becomes rough and rocky, featuring winding segments and areas overgrown with vegetation. Logging activity is evident along the trail, with blue-painted trees marking those selected for harvest, orange paint indicating protected trees, and purpl...
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This gravel road enters The Petit Jean Wildlife Management Area from Highway 10. The WMA encompasses 15,502 acres approximately 12 miles south of Dardanelle. Petit Jean River Wildlife Management area is located about 8 miles north of Ola on Highway 7 North. The designated area can be accessed from s...
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This is an easy trail through the pine forests on Chickalah Mountain. The trails are gravel roads with a few mud puddles and creek crossings. Most puddles have a hard bottom and all roads are passable in any vehicle you are willing to take off-road. One creek crossing could be deep if it has rained ...
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Little Bigger Road is an easy, well-maintained gravel road that serves as a primary access route into deeper trail systems near Mount Magazine, making it ideal for reaching more technical trails without much effort. It had been raining all night, so conditions were pretty wet, but the road held up w...
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Spring Lake Northern Access Road is a wide, well-maintained route that winds through scenic farmland, offering a peaceful and open drive. However, the trail surface is severely corrugated, particularly on the ascents and descents, making cautious driving essential to avoid vehicle damage. While the ...
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Spring Lake is a maintained gravel road that offers an easy and pleasant drive through picturesque farmland and open pastures. The surrounding area is largely composed of private land and farmsteads, and there is a steady amount of local traffic, so drivers should exercise caution. While the trail p...
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Spring Lake Road Access is a maintained gravel route frequently traveled by visitors heading to the lake, resulting in noticeable corrugations and potholes that make moderate driving speeds advisable. The trail eventually leads to a campground open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Alongsid...
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White Creek is a maintained but rugged trail characterized by its bumpy, rocky terrain as it gently winds through scenic forest areas. Travelers will encounter a few dry creek crossings, particularly noticeable in April, and several smaller side trails branching off the main path. The route offers a...
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This trail is a short but punchy hill climb that offers a solid challenge with loose rock, shelves, and steep grades in a classic Ozark hardwood forest setting. The route features a steady climb with multiple technical sections, including rock shelves and ledges that require careful tire placement, ...
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These short gravel roads lead to a power line right of way. This power line area has an open area that could be used for dispersed camping if you can deal with the BUZZ from the electric lines above. This road used to continue on to some camping spots, but after going under the power lines, it is bl...
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These forest roads consist of F63D, F64E, 658D, and 658 and exits at Growly Road. Some of these roads are narrow and overgrown. A few places will require a bit of ground clearance. Depending on vehicle width scratches are possible. Washouts and ruts will require choosing a line if ground clearance i...
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East off Highway 27, starts Kingston Road (156c) that travels east to Peeler Gap Road (YE15). This gravel road winds through the beautiful Ouachita National Forest. During dry weather, the road can be dusty and it can be messy when wet. There can be water crossings during and after rain. Dispersed c...
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This road leads to a really nice shooting range with cell phone service, restrooms, and a nice-sized parking lot. Gravel road with larger-sized rocks in several areas. Low-clearance vehicles (cars) are not recommended. There are no camping areas along this road but there is a beautiful view at the n...
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This maintained gravel route provides an easy drive through a diverse mix of open grassy fields and dense hardwood and pine forests. Long straightaways offer views toward the surrounding hills, while tree-lined sections create a secluded feel as the road winds through the countryside. The route is p...
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This maintained gravel route provides an easy drive through a mix of open farmland and dense pine and hardwood forests. Near Rushing Road, the road is wide enough for two vehicles to pass comfortably before gradually narrowing to a single-lane gravel road with occasional pull-offs. Long straightaway...
Learn more about Worship Mountain

This maintained gravel road offers a peaceful drive through the rolling hills of the Ozarks with no significant obstacles or technical challenges. The route is bordered by dense stands of mature hardwoods and tall pine trees that create long, natural walls of green on both sides of the road. In seve...
Learn more about County Road 3851

This scenic forest route follows a narrow, single-vehicle-wide track with very few places to pull over, so be prepared to yield if you encounter oncoming traffic. Towering hardwoods and pines create a peaceful, shaded drive, with sections where the tree canopy nearly encloses the road. The route win...
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Slo Fork is a well-maintained gravel road characterized by frequent corrugations and bumps, making cautious driving at lower speeds advisable. The route passes through picturesque landscapes dotted with private properties and rural farmsteads, offering scenic views of agricultural land before transi...
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Harker Valley is a wide gravel trail that offers a scenic drive through dense forest, but it is heavily rutted with deep potholes, often hidden in the shade. Drivers are advised to proceed slowly to protect their tires and suspension. Along the route are at least two established dispersed campsites ...
Learn more about Harker Valley Road

Carter Mountain trail is a maintained gravel route that becomes rough and rocky, featuring winding segments and areas overgrown with vegetation. Logging activity is evident along the trail, with blue-painted trees marking those selected for harvest, orange paint indicating protected trees, and purpl...
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This is an easy trail through the pine forests on Chickalah Mountain. The trails are gravel roads with a few mud puddles and creek crossings. Most puddles have a hard bottom and all roads are passable in any vehicle you are willing to take off-road. One creek crossing could be deep if it has rained ...
Learn more about Chickalah Mountain East Trail

Slo Fork is a well-maintained gravel road characterized by frequent corrugations and bumps, making cautious driving at lower speeds advisable. The route passes through picturesque landscapes dotted with private properties and rural farmsteads, offering scenic views of agricultural land before transi...
Learn more about Slo Fork Road

Harker Valley is a wide gravel trail that offers a scenic drive through dense forest, but it is heavily rutted with deep potholes, often hidden in the shade. Drivers are advised to proceed slowly to protect their tires and suspension. Along the route are at least two established dispersed campsites ...
Learn more about Harker Valley Road

Carter Mountain trail is a maintained gravel route that becomes rough and rocky, featuring winding segments and areas overgrown with vegetation. Logging activity is evident along the trail, with blue-painted trees marking those selected for harvest, orange paint indicating protected trees, and purpl...
Learn more about Carter Mountain

This is an easy trail through the pine forests on Chickalah Mountain. The trails are gravel roads with a few mud puddles and creek crossings. Most puddles have a hard bottom and all roads are passable in any vehicle you are willing to take off-road. One creek crossing could be deep if it has rained ...
Learn more about Chickalah Mountain East Trail