Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Dennard, Arkansas

This trail, River Road Loop, starts off of Cottonwood Road and is a dirt road loop. This trail has several other trails starting off of it; some are restricted per the WMA map, but some are accessible. This trail loops around a cleared field of beautiful WMA land and is well maintained.
Learn more about River Field Loop

This trail, Low Gap Cemetery Road, starts off of River Field Loop and starts climbing the hill. This trail has mudholes, whoops, and steep inclines with loose rock. This trail is also washed out in a few places. The trail keeps on going, but according to the WMA map, it ends.
Learn more about Low Gap Cemetery Road

Circle Drive, starts from the Trick Shot Circle trail and is a loop located in the Wildlife Management Area. Circle Drive trail is an easy dirt road that is a fun, quick loop. This trail doesn't offer any obstacles and is very well maintained by the Wildlife Management Area.
Learn more about Circle Drive Road

This Trail, Dee Linn Jones Road, starts off of River Field Loop and starts climbing the hill. It has a range of obstacles including a couple of shallow creek crossings, several whoops, steep inclines, a rock garden, mud, and roots. The trail keeps going, but it ends according to the WMA map.
Learn more about Dee Linn Jones Road

Trick Shot Circle is an easy dirt road without any obstacles. This connector leads to Circle Drive, and takes you through the beautiful Wildlife Management Area land with many views along the way. Start off Gulf Mountain Road crossroads.
Learn more about Trickshot Circle

This trail, Andrew Road, is an easy gravel road with no obstacles. It is accessible from either the west end off of the Wilderness trail or the east end off of Gulf Mountain Road. There is camping off this road near the west end but a permit is required.
Learn more about Andrew Road

This trail, Gulf Mountain Road, is and easy gravel road that starts off of Scott Henderson Gulf Mountain Wilderness Management Area Access Road and leads to a crossroads where four other trails start. Not too much to this road other than used as a connecting road. A few trails come off this road bef...
Learn more about Gulf Mountain Road

Cottonwood Road is mostly an easy dirt route. Its primary obstacle is a shallow crossing of the South Fork Little Red River, where a former concrete bridge has been removed, requiring vehicles to pass through the water. The crossing includes a deep swimming hole and is a popular recreation spot. A l...
Learn more about Cottonwood Road

This trail, Eoff Road, is an easy dirt road that turns into grass about halfway through. It starts off of the Gulf Mountain Road. It is well maintained and has an easy turnaround at the end where it turns into an Authorized Vehicles Only road. Not too much to this road, but it is very scenic.
Learn more about Eoff Road

This trail, Line Ridge Fork, is an easy dirt road that starts off of Line Ridge Road. This trail doesn't have any obstacles but does take you through more of the beautiful WMA land and is very well maintained. The trail keeps going but is restricted per the WMA map.
Learn more about Line Ridge Fork

Line Ridge Road is an easy dirt road that provides access to campsites that require a permit to camp. The trail ends at private property, so treat this as an out- and- back trail. There are also a couple of scenic ponds along the route.
Learn more about Line Ridge Road

The WMA Access Trail begins in the town of Scotland and leads into the Wildlife Management Area along a wide, winding gravel road that is maintained and relatively smooth. Several designated campsites can be found along the route, and an overnight stay at one revealed a peaceful atmosphere. However,...
Learn more about Scott Henderson Gulf Mountain WMA Access Road

This road is on the Scott Henderson Gulf Mountain Wildlife Management Area Land. You can start this trail from either the north end off of Scott Henderson Gulf Mountain Wildlife Management Area Access Road, or from the south end off of Arkansas Highway 389. There are several trails branching off thi...
Learn more about South Road

This trail is an easy dirt road with no obstacles. This road leads to a beautiful scenic overlook. Not much to the drive, but it has a neat pond along the way. The end of the trail does have an easy run-around spot. This is an in-and-out trail.
Learn more about Big Bertha

This trail, Stewart Road, is an easy dirt road that starts off Andrew Road. It has camping spots off the side of this trail, but camping requires a permit. The road ends at a Y of two more trails, but both are restricted per the WMA map.
Learn more about Stewart Road

This trail, the Gulf Mountain Wildlife Management Area Tour, is an easy dirt road but a very scenic drive. This road runs through well-maintained and the very beautiful land of the WMA. There are two parking areas off the side along this road. This road is very well maintained and worth a quick driv...
Learn more about Gulf Mountain Wildlife Management Area Tour

This trail, Slick Rock Road, is an easy dirt road with the only obstacle being a washout across the road. A very beautiful drive that goes through some young pine trees and has some very scenic views. The road hits private property and continues on, but the WMA shows the legal road stops at the priv...
Learn more about Slick Rock Road

This trail, Birch Road, is an easy dirt road that leads to a small parking area. It has a dry creek crossing, which at the time was really washed out. Several trails branch off from this route, but most are restricted per the WMA map. Drive this as an out-and-back trail.
Learn more about Birch Road

This trail, Stefoder Road, starts off Andrew Road and is easy to find. This trail is rutted bad and has washed out spots. It has some off camber spots and a small rock ledge. This trail leads to private property, and an Authorized Vehicle Only trail. This is an in and out trail.
Learn more about Stefoder Road

Bell Horse Trail is a short trail with a slight incline or descent, depending on the direction you go. Bell Horse Trail has some rock obstacles and some whooping sections. The trail isn't very hard but is a connecting trail to Action Run and Hatley Mountain Spur, with access to a camping spot and mo...
Learn more about Bell Horse - FS 93006A

The WMA Access Trail begins in the town of Scotland and leads into the Wildlife Management Area along a wide, winding gravel road that is maintained and relatively smooth. Several designated campsites can be found along the route, and an overnight stay at one revealed a peaceful atmosphere. However,...
Learn more about Scott Henderson Gulf Mountain WMA Access Road

This county road provides an easy scenic drive through a heavily wooded section of the Ozarks. The route is gravel and generally well maintained, with wider sections near the entrance before gradually narrowing as it approaches the creek area. Tall hardwoods and thick vegetation line both sides of t...
Learn more about 91057C

This trail starts fairly easy and is open wide, with a lot of open camping spots that could house several vehicles. The trail only gets more difficult after the last camping area on the driver's side, and you will see the trail become extremely narrow. So narrow that the name for this trail is very ...
Learn more about Squeeze

This trail is located on the eastern side of the Ozark National Forrest. This trail shares the side of the Ozark National Forrest and one side with the Leatherwood Wilderness Management area. Use caution, as well as always double-check MVUM to be sure you are on the correct trail, as Leatherwood Wil...
Learn more about Spring Creek Falls

The WMA Access Trail begins in the town of Scotland and leads into the Wildlife Management Area along a wide, winding gravel road that is maintained and relatively smooth. Several designated campsites can be found along the route, and an overnight stay at one revealed a peaceful atmosphere. However,...
Learn more about Scott Henderson Gulf Mountain WMA Access Road

Lowder 1365 is a 4x4 road only. I would highly suggest airing down before you venture down this trail. Large rocks the size of bowling balls make up the roadway in a portion of this trail. Driver Creek with a depth of at least three feet, limits cars, dirt bikes, and low-clearance vehicles. It clear...
Learn more about Lowder 1365

This county road provides an easy scenic drive through a heavily wooded section of the Ozarks. The route is gravel and generally well maintained, with wider sections near the entrance before gradually narrowing as it approaches the creek area. Tall hardwoods and thick vegetation line both sides of t...
Learn more about 91057C

This trail starts fairly easy and is open wide, with a lot of open camping spots that could house several vehicles. The trail only gets more difficult after the last camping area on the driver's side, and you will see the trail become extremely narrow. So narrow that the name for this trail is very ...
Learn more about Squeeze