Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Edwards, Mississippi

You can only reach Kings Point Island via Ferry. Begin your trip on Kings Point Ferry Road, which at the beginning consists of both gravel and asphalt, but don't let the asphalt fool you, it's just as bumpy as the gravel road. The trip to the ferry is 9 miles. You will pass many fields of soybeans, ...
Learn more about Kings Point Island

This is a main access road to Sunflower Wildlife Management Area on the Delta National Forest unit north of Vicksburg. The road is atop a levee, and is flat and featureless, but leads towards a large number of campgrounds, trailheads and recreation opportunities on the Delta NF. Be aware that this a...
Learn more about Delta NF, Sunflower WMA Access Road

This is a scenic trail that goes north/south through the Bienville National Forest and some private land northeast of Jackson, MS. It's perfect for a short afternoon drive away from the busy city life. This trail is flat and well-maintained as it goes through the woods of the southeast US. Part of t...
Learn more about Bienville Scenic Trail

This trail is in the Beinville National Forest and it's all hard packed gravel from Hillsboro Ludlow Road to Highway 13 just North of Morton city limits. It has tons of turns that you can make to further your adventure, you can make loops back to the main trail. Be careful getting off of the main tr...
Learn more about Beinville NF (Lena to Laurel)

This is the southwest corner of Beinville National Forest. The trail is made up of 3 roads in this order, USFS Road 516, Smith County Road 521, and USFS Road 521-A. This is a pretty easy trail as long as you have 4wd. The end of this trail on USFS road 521-A isn't well maintained. USFS Rd 521-A coul...
Learn more about Pine Tar Corner

As you enter this trailhead you'll be on hard packed gravel that slowly turns into washouts, so keep a slower pace. As you advance down the trail you'll notice that the woods turn to cutover, soon after that you'll find some deep ruts that are extremely muddy when wet. The majority of this trail is ...
Learn more about NF550

As you turn off Highway 35 onto FS 533, there will be well-maintained, hard-packed gravel for a while. Then, as you traverse the trail, the first obstacle is a gnarly washout that spans across the width of the road, followed by a muddy downhill descent. You'll eventually come across a bridge over Sh...
Learn more about FS 533

This forest service road is located right outside of Raleigh on Highway 35 in the Shongelo Ranger District. FS527 runs right into FS527A and that road dead ends into a 3 rig-sized campsite where you're very likely to see wildlife. This particular road is very well maintained other than a few spots w...
Learn more about FS 527/FS 527A

This trail located in the Homochitto National Forest is an old logging trail that leads to a large open clearing area that can be used for dispersed and primitive camping. There are spurs along the trail to explore and the route has some great views of deep spurs and ridge lines.It should be noted t...
Learn more about HCNF 103B Cheek Trail

This route starts off the main road through the park. There is a small sand dune at the beginning of the trail to the right. You enter into the woods from a small field. If it is wet, you will pass through several small mud holes and several larger mud holes along the way. When you get to the end, y...
Learn more about Bottom Road

This Hommochitto National Forest Trail follows the Swayze Trace and an unnamed trail spur that ends on a hardtop road (Perrytown Road). Much of the main trail is gravel, but once you enter the trail spur the route reduces to a one-lane constricted trail with bush coverage on much of the trail. Along...
Learn more about HCNF Swayze Trace Trail

This trail is located on the far western side of the Homochitto National Forest. The trail follows ridge lines along pine forest areas that allow trees to be well-spaced with undergrowth areas that provide great views along the entire route. Some of the areas have previously been part of logging ope...
Learn more about Homochitto National Forest Trail 126B

This trail, located in the Homochitto National Forest, is a newer logging trail that leads to various spurs and other trails. The views on this rouge has vast areas of recently logged ridge lines and draws that allow for some long views of the horizon. It should be noted that some spurs have posted ...
Learn more about HCNF 102E Trail

The Hommochitto National Forest Woodland Trail follows several trail sections including Hiram Road, Stump Road, Woodland Lane, 126A, and Davidson Road. This trail follows routes through the HCNF Pine Forest and connects to old logging operations. Some of the areas along the route will serve as possi...
Learn more about HCNF Woodlawn Trail

Gravel roads that can be muddy after or during rains. There is some pavement. This is a short loop from Haus SP to HWY 82. There is a railroad track along some of this trail. This trail ends at Beekman Sawmill on HWY 82. Beekman Sawmill Company is a registered business formed in Louisiana, and accor...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 22

Pavement, gravel, and dirt make up this section of the trail. This section goes out on a little island with beautiful homes and into the wilderness with a lot of dirt roads. Leaving Louisiana, this trail heads north into Arkansas. The dirt begins again, and some areas can be narrow and rough. This t...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 25

This is a gravel road that can be nasty when wet. This goes into the Upper Ouachita Wilderness area. There will be a sign with a permit box before entering the area. This road can be flooded, causing a reroute. The road has mud holes and in some areas will be slow traveling. The road has several pul...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 23

This is a mix of Pavement, dirt, and gravel. It contains a dead end and a route to Bastrop where a bite to eat and restock on supplies can be made. Some sections can be muddy and have water crossings. Some areas are very rough with deep ruts. This section can be very dusty.
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 24

This trail is in the Beinville National Forest and it's all hard packed gravel from Hillsboro Ludlow Road to Highway 13 just North of Morton city limits. It has tons of turns that you can make to further your adventure, you can make loops back to the main trail. Be careful getting off of the main tr...
Learn more about Beinville NF (Lena to Laurel)

This is the southwest corner of Beinville National Forest. The trail is made up of 3 roads in this order, USFS Road 516, Smith County Road 521, and USFS Road 521-A. This is a pretty easy trail as long as you have 4wd. The end of this trail on USFS road 521-A isn't well maintained. USFS Rd 521-A coul...
Learn more about Pine Tar Corner

As you enter this trailhead you'll be on hard packed gravel that slowly turns into washouts, so keep a slower pace. As you advance down the trail you'll notice that the woods turn to cutover, soon after that you'll find some deep ruts that are extremely muddy when wet. The majority of this trail is ...
Learn more about NF550

As you turn off Highway 35 onto FS 533, there will be well-maintained, hard-packed gravel for a while. Then, as you traverse the trail, the first obstacle is a gnarly washout that spans across the width of the road, followed by a muddy downhill descent. You'll eventually come across a bridge over Sh...
Learn more about FS 533

This trail is in the Beinville National Forest and it's all hard packed gravel from Hillsboro Ludlow Road to Highway 13 just North of Morton city limits. It has tons of turns that you can make to further your adventure, you can make loops back to the main trail. Be careful getting off of the main tr...
Learn more about Beinville NF (Lena to Laurel)

This is the southwest corner of Beinville National Forest. The trail is made up of 3 roads in this order, USFS Road 516, Smith County Road 521, and USFS Road 521-A. This is a pretty easy trail as long as you have 4wd. The end of this trail on USFS road 521-A isn't well maintained. USFS Rd 521-A coul...
Learn more about Pine Tar Corner

As you enter this trailhead you'll be on hard packed gravel that slowly turns into washouts, so keep a slower pace. As you advance down the trail you'll notice that the woods turn to cutover, soon after that you'll find some deep ruts that are extremely muddy when wet. The majority of this trail is ...
Learn more about NF550

As you turn off Highway 35 onto FS 533, there will be well-maintained, hard-packed gravel for a while. Then, as you traverse the trail, the first obstacle is a gnarly washout that spans across the width of the road, followed by a muddy downhill descent. You'll eventually come across a bridge over Sh...
Learn more about FS 533