Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near De Queen, Arkansas

Pond Creek West Side Route offers a scenic, low-difficulty drive through the lush bottomland hardwood forests of the Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge, making it an excellent option for families, scenic drivers, and outdoor recreationists. Starting just south of Horatio on Bruce Street, this route...
Learn more about Pond Creek West Side Route

This is a basic road with a wonderfully scenic view of the back side of the Broken Bow Lake area. This runs by a wildlife area and is the access road to lots of Forest Service roads and areas. We utilize this as a base road to get to a lot of the "backroads and logging roads" that have been abandone...
Learn more about Union Valley Road

This well-maintained gravel trail lies just beyond the logging district and runs parallel to the highway, offering a scenic journey through a charming rural landscape. As the trail winds past a variety of homesteads, chicken farms, and small holdings, it unveils expansive green pastures complemented...
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Pond Creek Wildlife Refuge and Bell Lake Access are maintained gravel roads. Roads can be sloppy when wet. Roads dead-end at gates and you have a tight turn around to backtrack. A permit is required and can be obtained online or at the entry gate--https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Pond_Creek/visit/permits....
Learn more about Bell Lake Access

Maintained gravel road in the Pond Creek Wildlife Management Area. Check out this site for rules and regulations. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/pond_creek/. A permit can be obtained online or in box at entry gates. It must be signed and with you. There is free camping in designated areas. Nature viewin...
Learn more about Pond Creek North Side Route

This is a loose gravel and dirt road leading to Gillham Road, Gillham Lake and Cossatot Reefs Campground. Be aware of hunting and logging trucks. Cell signal is not reliable in these areas. Good tires are needed as sharp rocks and loose dirt will be encountered.
Learn more about Cut Across to Gillham Road

This well-maintained gravel trail begins in an agricultural area and gradually leads back into active logging zones. Along the route, there is a relatively steep ascent into a region heavily impacted by fire and logging activities, which has become a popular destination for hunters. Several side tra...
Learn more about Old Windship Road

This off-road trail is generally well maintained, although it is narrower than some of the other routes and features rough sections with potholes caused by rainfall. Numerous branching paths extend from the main trail, and the frequent deer sightings suggest that it is popular with hunters. While th...
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This road is loose gravel and very dusty when dry. Some parts are very bumpy. Be aware of logging trucks running these roads. There are some nice inclines and curves in this area. Be mindful that at times gates may be closed for no admittance .
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Loose Gravel roads with a few small stream crossings. Concrete bridges cover most of the streams that will be crossed. During heavy rain some areas could be blocked. There are some nice inclines and beautiful views in this area.
Learn more about Striking Snake Route

This trail isn't maintained, but locals use it often to get between Wickes and Vandervoort, so it stays pretty passable. It's a bit rough in spots, and we had to clear a fallen tree when we went through. There's a river crossing with super clear water--perfect for a quick dip or to cool off your fee...
Learn more about Route 4

This well-maintained gravel trail begins by leading past charming smallholdings before it gradually enters an active logging area, where logging vehicles frequently travel at speed and caution is necessary. The route broadens into several ascents and descents and can become corrugated in certain sec...
Learn more about Tableville Road

Forest Road 20670 is a well-maintained logging road that offers a scenic drive through remote forested terrain. The route passes through a U.S. Forest Service gate, which may be seasonally closed during the winter months--always check gate status before heading out. This road winds through a picture...
Learn more about FR 20670

This trail begins high in the mountainous forest and descends into lush, green farmland, eventually leading to Route 4, which connects to the towns of Wickes and Vandervoort. It serves as an active logging route and follows a wide, generally well-maintained gravel road, though sections can be rocky ...
Learn more about Polk Road

This trail is a functional logging track composed mostly of gravel that winds through forested sections and large areas that have been heavily logged. Although it is not particularly scenic or enjoyable to drive, it serves as a useful connector to other nearby trails. A single bridge must be crossed...
Learn more about 51220

This off-road trail is generally well-maintained and crosses through an active logging area. At the outset, the route features a relatively steep descent that leads to a concrete bridge spanning a stream, where camping may be possible nearby. Numerous offshoots extend from the main track, most of wh...
Learn more about Lim Due Road

Gillham Road is a gravel road that, in some places, can become a rough ride. This adventure leads to Gillham Dam and Cossatot Reefs Campground. There are also a couple of other campgrounds further down the road. The gravel ends at Lake Gillham, which is a nice place to end a day of exploring.
Learn more about Gillham Dam And Cossatot Reefs Campground

This trail is a well-maintained, flat gravel road that begins at a paved road and leads to a lake, passing by a smallholding along the way. It continues to wind gently through the forest, offering a peaceful and scenic drive suitable for most vehicles. There are three established campsites at the en...
Learn more about Gillham Lake Road

Gravel roads that are in the Howard County WMA. These gravel roads are well maintained but can be muddy when wet. This trail ends at a circle turn around. Gates can be closed at times. There is a gate at the beginning of this trail. A free annual General Use Permit (WMP) is required to hunt or trap ...
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This trail takes you down to several areas where you can camp and hike to Presbyterian Falls on the Mountain Fork River. The trail does not have many hazards till you reach the end. The end is tight with a small water crossing and a muddy portion. The ending campsite is secluded in the trees near th...
Learn more about Hidden Camp Trail

This is a basic road with a wonderfully scenic view of the back side of the Broken Bow Lake area. This runs by a wildlife area and is the access road to lots of Forest Service roads and areas. We utilize this as a base road to get to a lot of the "backroads and logging roads" that have been abandone...
Learn more about Union Valley Road

This well-maintained gravel trail lies just beyond the logging district and runs parallel to the highway, offering a scenic journey through a charming rural landscape. As the trail winds past a variety of homesteads, chicken farms, and small holdings, it unveils expansive green pastures complemented...
Learn more about Skipjack Road

This well-maintained gravel trail begins in an agricultural area and gradually leads back into active logging zones. Along the route, there is a relatively steep ascent into a region heavily impacted by fire and logging activities, which has become a popular destination for hunters. Several side tra...
Learn more about Old Windship Road

This off-road trail is generally well maintained, although it is narrower than some of the other routes and features rough sections with potholes caused by rainfall. Numerous branching paths extend from the main trail, and the frequent deer sightings suggest that it is popular with hunters. While th...
Learn more about E1970

This is a basic road with a wonderfully scenic view of the back side of the Broken Bow Lake area. This runs by a wildlife area and is the access road to lots of Forest Service roads and areas. We utilize this as a base road to get to a lot of the "backroads and logging roads" that have been abandone...
Learn more about Union Valley Road

This well-maintained gravel trail lies just beyond the logging district and runs parallel to the highway, offering a scenic journey through a charming rural landscape. As the trail winds past a variety of homesteads, chicken farms, and small holdings, it unveils expansive green pastures complemented...
Learn more about Skipjack Road

This well-maintained gravel trail begins in an agricultural area and gradually leads back into active logging zones. Along the route, there is a relatively steep ascent into a region heavily impacted by fire and logging activities, which has become a popular destination for hunters. Several side tra...
Learn more about Old Windship Road

This off-road trail is generally well maintained, although it is narrower than some of the other routes and features rough sections with potholes caused by rainfall. Numerous branching paths extend from the main trail, and the frequent deer sightings suggest that it is popular with hunters. While th...
Learn more about E1970