Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Evening Shade, Arkansas

The Rainey Brake WMA Road, or Lawrence Road 316, is a road through the western side of the Shirley Bay Rainey Brake Wildlife Management Area. The road is a casual gravel ride down to and through the swampy lowlands west of the Black River and the bottoms that surround it. The road is generally flat ...
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Thistle Bottoms is a group of Lawrence County Roads (301, 303, 309, and 317) that when joined together give a great context to the low-laying bottoms along the stretch of the Black River that exists between Lake Charles State Park and the Shirley Bay Rainey Brake Wildlife Management Area. When drivi...
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This route winds through dense forest sections, narrow pine corridors, and areas still recovering from what appears to be past tornado damage. Tight vegetation and overgrowth crowd the path in several spots, making pinstriping and paint scratches very likely on wider vehicles. The route features a m...
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This fairly maintained forest route winds through dense pine and hardwood woods with a mostly smooth dirt and gravel surface. The route is roughly 1.5 vehicles wide depending on the width of your vehicle, with enough room for most full-size rigs to travel comfortably while still feeling enclosed by ...
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This shorter route travels through an area that still shows signs of heavy storm damage, with large sections of downed timber, broken tree lines, and scattered debris that appear to have been caused by a past tornado. Portions of the route open into wide clearings filled with tall grass, wildflowers...
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This trail begins as a relatively wide and well-maintained road but gradually narrows and becomes bumpier and rockier as you continue. The trail winds through beautiful old-growth forest, passing pockets of private land with cabins and mobile homes. Further along, the landscape shows extensive damag...
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Hayden Road is a maintained trail as of late April 2025, offering a scenic drive through beautiful old-growth forest. The route features relatively steep ascents and descents, with sections that can be bumpy and rocky. Several hiking and biking trails branch off from the main road, inviting further ...
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Sandy Flats is a maintained trail that shows clear signs of storm damage and features several steep ascents and descents, particularly as the route drops down into a creek. The creek crossing has a muddy bottom and no concrete bridge, which could make it challenging to navigate during or after heavy...
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Trail 1119 is a narrow, winding route that is well maintained but features frequent bumps, rocky sections, and visible storm damage in some areas. The trail includes several steep ascents and descents and appears to be a popular area for hunters. Dispersed campsites are available along the way, with...
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This long and winding trail travels through scenic forests and passes by private lands, including several well-kept homesteads situated near the midpoint. Although the route consists primarily of maintained gravel, drivers should expect some rougher areas featuring bumps, rocks, muddy sections, and ...
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This out and back route winds through a quiet mix of hardwood forest, and open grassy meadows. The trail itself is a narrow two-track with sections of loose gravel, grass growing in the middle, and light overgrowth pushing in from the sides. Along the wooded portions, a couple of fallen trees have p...
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Trail 1113 is a long, winding route that passes through beautiful forest and either begins or ends near a cluster of homesteads off the paved road. The trail surface is rocky and bumpy in sections, with visible storm damage, and includes several steep ascents and descents. As one of the main trails ...
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This wide and well-maintained trail descends toward the Gunner Pool Recreation Area, a scenic campground set along a river with both deep and shallow swimming areas. It is a peaceful place to camp and explore the forest during the week, although weekends can become quite busy and noisy. As one of th...
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This scenic ridge top trail winds through a mix of hardwood forest, scattered pines, and open grassy clearings deep within the Ozarks. The route follows along the ridge line, offering elevated views through the trees where you can see layers of green canopy stretching across the surrounding hillside...
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This out and back route follows a narrow and heavily weathered two-track through dense hardwood forest and open grassy meadows. The trail surface is rough and uneven in several areas due to water erosion, creating a consistently bumpy ride. The route winds between tall trees before opening into wide...
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This spur route branches off road # 1105 and travels through dense Ozark forest near a local cemetery. The road begins fairly maintained with smooth gravel and shaded tree cover, but becomes rougher farther in due to water erosion and narrowing sections. Along the route, drivers will encounter a sha...
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This off-road trail is ideal for adventurers seeking dispersed camping opportunities, featuring a tight, winding route that remains accessible even as it branches into numerous side trails best explored by compact vehicles or side-by-sides. The trail follows along a scenic ridge and offers a predomi...
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This route is a very well-maintained gravel road that travels through the wooded hills of the Ozarks. The road stays two vehicles wide for the entire drive, making it comfortable for full-size trucks, SUVs, and trailers. Tall hardwoods and pines line both sides of the roadway, creating a shaded cano...
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This narrow, shaded trail offers a scenic drive past a beautiful homestead, creating a peaceful and picturesque atmosphere. The trail surface is bumpy, rocky, and corrugated in sections, with visible signs of recent storm damage. Despite the rough conditions, it is a rewarding and worthwhile route t...
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The Barkshed Recreation Area along this trail appears best suited for day use, with opportunities for swimming and hiking, although overnight camping may be possible despite the uneven ground. Storm damage has heavily impacted the trail leading away from the recreation area, with deep ruts carved in...
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This trail begins as a relatively wide and well-maintained road but gradually narrows and becomes bumpier and rockier as you continue. The trail winds through beautiful old-growth forest, passing pockets of private land with cabins and mobile homes. Further along, the landscape shows extensive damag...
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Hayden Road is a maintained trail as of late April 2025, offering a scenic drive through beautiful old-growth forest. The route features relatively steep ascents and descents, with sections that can be bumpy and rocky. Several hiking and biking trails branch off from the main road, inviting further ...
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Sandy Flats is a maintained trail that shows clear signs of storm damage and features several steep ascents and descents, particularly as the route drops down into a creek. The creek crossing has a muddy bottom and no concrete bridge, which could make it challenging to navigate during or after heavy...
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Trail 1119 is a narrow, winding route that is well maintained but features frequent bumps, rocky sections, and visible storm damage in some areas. The trail includes several steep ascents and descents and appears to be a popular area for hunters. Dispersed campsites are available along the way, with...
Learn more about 1119

This trail begins as a relatively wide and well-maintained road but gradually narrows and becomes bumpier and rockier as you continue. The trail winds through beautiful old-growth forest, passing pockets of private land with cabins and mobile homes. Further along, the landscape shows extensive damag...
Learn more about 1113

Hayden Road is a maintained trail as of late April 2025, offering a scenic drive through beautiful old-growth forest. The route features relatively steep ascents and descents, with sections that can be bumpy and rocky. Several hiking and biking trails branch off from the main road, inviting further ...
Learn more about Hayden Road

Sandy Flats is a maintained trail that shows clear signs of storm damage and features several steep ascents and descents, particularly as the route drops down into a creek. The creek crossing has a muddy bottom and no concrete bridge, which could make it challenging to navigate during or after heavy...
Learn more about Sandy Flats

Trail 1119 is a narrow, winding route that is well maintained but features frequent bumps, rocky sections, and visible storm damage in some areas. The trail includes several steep ascents and descents and appears to be a popular area for hunters. Dispersed campsites are available along the way, with...
Learn more about 1119