Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Ellston, Iowa

Monkey Mountain follows along the edge of Honey Creek Conservation area before crossing the Nodaway River. Crossing into Holt County Holt 325 road climbs quickly along the Monkey Mountain Conservation area ending at MO U.…
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This trail in Worthwine Island California is an easy gravel road that leads from MO K turning off to Road 392 to Missouri Conservation area Worthwine Island along the Missouri River. Worthwine Island provides good…
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Nodaway River drive follows along the Nodaway River to the confluence of the Missouri River. It connects the Missouri conservation areas of Honey Creek and Monkey Mountain. It's an easy-going gravel road passing through mostly…
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Parkstone Drive weaves along the Missouri river bottoms following the Corps of Engineers levee system. It's a well-maintained gravel drive with private property on each side. This route ends and begins at Missouri Conservation areas…
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Riverbreaks is a gravel road that climbs from the Missouri River bottoms turning onto Quebec Road. It is well-maintained gravel but can become soft and muddy after heavy rains. 4WD is recommended when visiting this…
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Bob Brown Conservation area is located west of Forest City Missouri in the Missouri River bottoms and is a wide well maintained gravel road. This is a great area for migratory bird watching, hunting and…
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This trail travels along the southeast corner and loops around to the backside of the abandoned house. While it presents no major obstacles, sections of the trail have significant overgrowth from nearby vegetation. These areas,…
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This trail features several tight sections where pinstriping is likely due to close tree spacing. It leads to an interesting older abandoned house with lots of character, though its deteriorating condition may make it unsafe…
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This trail winds through a shaded section of the forest and is primarily a dirt base, which means muddy conditions are likely after rain. The route includes several hill sections, but none are overly steep…
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This trail winds through wooded terrain with a dirt base and features moderate hill climbs and sections that are slightly off-camber. In dry conditions, it's manageable for most rigs, but after rainfall, the trail becomes…
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This trail parallels Green 49 along a short, gradual uphill route with a dirt and rock surface. It's generally straightforward with no major obstacles to navigate. However, when wet, the terrain can become slick, requiring…
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This trail consists of a long hill climb on a mostly dirt base, which can become slick and muddy when wet, making traction more difficult. At the top of the hill, there's a dirt mound…
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This trail descends and crosses the West Fork of the Crooked River, where for a short distance you'll be driving directly in the waterway. During periods of high water levels, this trail becomes extremely hazardous…
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Ray Rocks Map is as follows: green are easy trails, Moderate trails on their map are orange, hard and extreme trails are colored red. For the trails without names, we have spoken with Marriane, one…
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Green 95 is located between Yellow 62 and Green 62, providing an alternate path to transition from the more difficult Yellow 62 onto Green 63, or the other way around. This trail is relatively easy…
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This trail runs between Yellow 40 and Green 42 and is extremely tight due to dense tree coverage and brush overgrowth, making pin striping unavoidable. While the flowers along the way may look harmless, they…
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This trail offers a straightforward path overall, but it does include an off-camber section at a washout area that tilts the vehicle toward nearby trees. When the trail is wet, this spot becomes more challenging…
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Easy gravel road around Brown State Fishing Lake with small spurs around the lake to camp and fish. Camping and fishing are free. A couple of pit toilets around the lake and campfire rings at…
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This trail has beautiful side walls that go up to 20 feet on some parts. There is a bridge at the halfway mark that crosses Waubonsie Creek. On the other side of the bridge, the…
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This trail is an off-shoot of the original Riverside Dirt Trail and can be used to access three possible campsites and multiple fishing spots. Trees surround this section of the trail, which can be used…
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At the beginning of the trail, there is a small bridge. Halfway into the trail, there is a small stream that makes a small drop down that can catch you off guard. After the small…
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The Kickapoo Trail offers a relaxing and scenic off-road experience in northeast Kansas, perfect for riders looking to enjoy a leisurely ride through nature without too much difficulty. Located near Kickapoo in Brown County, this…
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This trail is an addition to the Pony Creek Lake trail. This trail will give access to the RV park, camping and grilling area, cabins, etc. All campsites on Pony Creek Park are not free.…
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This trail has lake access for Pony Creek Lake and the Pony Creek Lake Park. Coming up to the lake on the left, you can see Pony Creek which is on private land. Further on…
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