Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Eastshore, Kansas

This trail is a broad, well-maintained gravel road that runs alongside railway tracks for much of the way. It's easy to pick up speed here, but it's worth slowing down as the route is shared with local farm traffic. The trail crosses several small bridges and winds through farmland and rolling hills...
Learn more about Old Highway 50

This wide and mostly well-maintained trail has a gravel surface that can become muddy and slippery in wet conditions. There are patches of corrugation and a few potholes to watch out for. The route winds past farms and gently rolling hills, eventually linking one town to another. No formal or disper...
Learn more about RS91

This trail begins as a broad, smooth gravel road that winds past farmland, offering an easy drive at first. After crossing the interstate, the trail shifts in character--narrowing into a straight, well-maintained gravel stretch before transitioning into a winding section that can become muddy and sl...
Learn more about V Road

This trail winds through rolling green hills, featuring several significant ascents and descents along its mostly smooth gravel surface. As you drive, the blissful route passes a handful of farmsteads before opening onto a serene lake bordered by beautiful private homes and posted private land. Ther...
Learn more about FF Avenue

This route follows a mostly well-maintained gravel surface, winding through a series of gentle twists and turns. Drivers should keep their speed down to account for occasional local traffic and the changing character of the road. Once you leave the lakeshore behind, the trail stretches into more ope...
Learn more about Kahola Road

This long gravel trail is generally well-maintained but can get muddy and slick in sections, especially after rain. Expect occasional corrugation and potholes. The route crosses several small bridges and winds past farmland and scenic rolling hills. A highlight of the trail is a bridge over the inte...
Learn more about Sharp Creek Road

This trail runs over well-maintained gravel, though it turns muddy in spots. You'll encounter a few twists and turns and some local traffic, so keep your speed down. Once you leave the lakeshore, the drive opens out into gently rolling fields and stands of trees, offering a gentle and scenic drive. ...
Learn more about DD Avenue

This route winds through fenced fields where cattle graze behind fences rather than roaming free. Sections of the path are smooth and compacted, while other stretches give way to loose gravel and can be rocky. Gentle inclines and descents carry you across rolling green hills that evoke a classic com...
Learn more about WP Road

This narrow gravel track weaves through open range, its surface slick and deeply rutted after rain. You'll cross several cattle gates and may find inquisitive cows lingering on the path, so keep your speed in check. The route twists and turns up ascents and down descents, rewarding patience with wid...
Learn more about Madison Road

This trail runs over predominantly smooth gravel, featuring gentle climbs and descents and a few shallow dips. When the surface is wet, sections can become slippery, so caution is advised. The route crosses a small bridge and winds past farms and sublime countryside. There are no formal or dispersed...
Learn more about South 150 Road

This trail begins with an arrow-straight, smooth stretch peppered by a few gentle ascents and descents. As it starts to wind, you'll pass a scene reminiscent of a painting: black cows grazing on vibrant grass beside cream-colored concrete slabs supporting black oil tanks, all set against rolling gre...
Learn more about Road 310

The path quickly narrows into a muddy ribbon across open range, so you'll pass through several cattle gates and might spot cows lingering on the roadway, drawn by the sound of your engine. Occasional oil derricks punctuate the landscape, hinting at the route's infrequent use by local farmers and fie...
Learn more about Township Road 50

This trail begins on a narrow, well-maintained track that climbs steadily into the hills and intersects a section of the Flint Trail where motor vehicles are prohibited. In that stretch, free-range bison roam, and the area is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. From there, the route descends pa...
Learn more about Road D

This trail winds through a heavily treed landscape where the gravel surface stays buttery smooth for the most part, punctuated by a few gentle climbs and descents. Along the way, you'll cross several shallow rivers and pass fields tended by local farmers. Be mindful of deer and the occasional vehicl...
Learn more about Agnes City Road

The road keeps a mostly straight course, bending just enough to break the monotony, but the surface dips and heaves and is uneven in sections that make the vehicle sway, so easing off the throttle is wise. Although the gravel is generally well maintained, you will bump over light corrugations, dodge...
Learn more about River Road

This trail is sublime, unfolding over well-maintained gravel that shows few potholes or bumps as it winds through green rolling hills with gentle ascents and descents. Scattered farms dot the landscape, and the route crosses several creeks beneath a canopy of trees. There are no designated or disper...
Learn more about Chalk Road

The route runs mostly straight across well-graded gravel, though it bends just enough to keep things interesting and crosses over a broad concrete bridge spanning the creek. Shallow corrugations, scattered potholes, and late-May mud remind you to stay alert, but the drive remains enjoyable rather th...
Learn more about County Road 31

Most of this route snakes through the hills as a single-lane strip of rough, rocky gravel, bouncing over washboard ridges and splashing through a handful of shallow streams. A few miles from the end, it suddenly opens up into a broader, smoother road that local farmers use to reach the town, so the ...
Learn more about Reece Road

The trail squeezes into a single lane and mixes slick mud with loose rock almost from the start. A short stretch of smooth gravel encourages a little extra speed, but the road soon crests and drops into a steep, stone-strewn descent that demands careful braking. This corner of the broader route is s...
Learn more about Southeast 70th

This gravel backroad stays in decent shape for most of the year, though it ripples with light corrugations and hides the occasional pothole. Late-May rains turn stretches slick and muddy, so four-wheel drive is handy if you want to keep the pace playful. The route threads past a handful of rural hom...
Learn more about H Road

Lake Road is a graded rock road that is a quiet and peaceful drive to the lake at John Redmond Reservoir. This looked like a great spot for fishing or a picnic. There is no camping or fires allowed in this area; however, there is plenty of primitive or RV camping, with 110 hookups just on the other ...
Learn more about Lake Road

The Inner trail connects with the main trail throughout the area. This trail is dirt with relatively shallow mud holes, rutted out tracks. This trail gets extremely muddy and slick with the rain. Most of the mud holes are near trees. Take caution with the ones that are not, as you may not have a way...
Learn more about Otter Creek Inner Trail

River Run Spur is mostly gravel roads that are less maintained and that follows along the edge of Tuttle Creek Lake, This trail will take you through the beautiful flint hills area where you see plenty of wildlife and have access points to Tuttle creek lake. Enjoy exploring the area and take time to...
Learn more about River Run Spur

Lake Rd (west fork) is a graded rock road that forks off to the west for lake access. This was another a great spot for fishing or a picnic. There is a lot of native tallgrass prairie, and is on a flight path for migratory ducks and geese. There is no camping or fires allowed in this area, however t...
Learn more about Lake Road West Fork

This trail serves primarily as an access route to some of the deepest and most notorious mud holes in the park on Champlin’s Challenge. The path itself has no major obstacles, making it easy to travel for most 4WD vehicles. However, drivers should be fully aware of what lies ahead, as once you conti...
Learn more about Brake Cleaner Bend

This trail is generally smooth with no major obstacles, making it suitable for most 4WD vehicles, including stock setups. Along the way, you’ll encounter a few mud holes, but they have solid bottoms during mapping and were not excessively deep. These muddy sections may still require cautious driving...
Learn more about Beater Boulevard

This trail is generally simple to navigate, making it an easy route for most 4WD vehicles. However, drivers of wider or longer wheelbase rigs should be aware of a tight turn that may require careful maneuvering to avoid brushing against trees or backing up to reposition. Throughout the trail, there ...
Learn more about Crankshaft Crack

This trail leads directly down to the Arkansas River, ending at a sandbar that can offer scenic access, if conditions allow. However, drivers should pay close attention to river levels, as high water can quickly wash over the sandbar or change its shape overnight, making it unsafe or unusable. The a...
Learn more about Test Bench Run