Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Galena, Missouri

Smith Branch Trail is an ideal route for high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles and SxSs looking for a short, scenic drive through the Mark Twain National Forest to a waterfront destination. Spanning approximately 2.8 miles, this trail starts along the Rail Hollow Trail at FSR 1019 and descends fr...
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Rail Hollow starts out from Stallion Bluff Road/FSR2185 and descends along The Piney Creek Wilderness on 39-1M/FSR1018. It is a well-maintained gravel road freshly graded and wide enough for two vehicles to pass. Once passing the Smith Branch turn off FSR1019 the road becomes much steeper and loose ...
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This is an easy gravel access road that leads down to the shoreline of Table Rock Lake. The trail is well-maintained and suitable for stock 4x4s, AWD vehicles, and most high-clearance 2WD trucks or SUVs in dry conditions. The road gradually descends toward the lake with mild washboarding and small l...
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Piney Ridge is an easy-going, scenic gravel route perfect for beginners, families, and those looking for a relaxed drive through the Mark Twain National Forest. Stretching just over five miles, this wide, well-maintained two-lane road is highly accessible, requiring only a standard two-wheel-drive v...
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This is an easy in-and-out trail that can become rutted after a hard rain; expect to encounter fallen limbs and heavy brush. Watch where you are going, as there are a lot of illegal trails that branch off of this trail. At the end of the trail, it appears to keep going, but this is a Forrest Servi...
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Scroggins Ridge to Rock Creek is an ideal route for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles and SxSs looking for a scenic and moderately challenging adventure through the Mark Twain National Forest. Spanning approximately 6.3 miles, this gravel forest road begins its descent south from Highway 76, weaving t...
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This trail will take you from 76 to Farm Road 2185. The first half starts easy with little to no obstacles. Various parts have brush and bendy branches coming onto the trail, so some scratches on your rig can be expected. This trail is heavily wooded with no camping spots along it. Towards the middl...
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This is the perfect trail if you are looking to get out and enjoy the Mark Twain National Forest. This trail is very straightforward and can be easily completed solo. 4WD is not needed as this does not have any obstacles and the trail is very well maintained. There are some spots where it is a littl...
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If entering from 76, this trail will be on the right side of the fork and starts off easy, but if entering from Scroggins, the trail starts off difficult. This trail offers some gorgeous views of the Mark Twain National Forest. There are no spots to camp along this trail nor are there any clearings ...
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Round Mountain Road is a gravel route in the Mark Twain National Forest. It is an excellent way to access the forest when coming from, or heading to the Branson area. This route is mostly gravel along a ridge through a very dense section of forest. Great views to the south occur in early spring, win...
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Chadwick Trail 130 makes a 1.2-mile loop off of Lookout Road in the Chadwick Motorized Trail System. Going clockwise, it starts off as a narrow ATV trail weaving through a tight forest above a ravine. It enters the ravine, riding on packed-down small loose rocks. This will likely be very tight for A...
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Mary Cole Ridge, also known as Forest Road 1011, offers offroad enthusiasts an easy and scenic ridgeline drive through the dense hardwoods of Mark Twain National Forest. Suitable for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and dirt bikes, this 3.3-mile trail is particularly stunning during the fall a...
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Chadwick Trail 132a is a 1.1-mile-long ATV trail that connects Trail 130 to the intersection with Trails 131 and 132. It mostly weaves through a tight forest on a narrow dirt path with minor loose rock and roots. There are cinder blocks reinforcing the path at times to prevent erosion, and the trail...
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Chadwick Trail 129 is mostly a gradual climb from north to south, gaining about 260 feet in elevation over .8 miles. It’s a very narrow trail traversing up a hillside, with lots of chunky loose rock and slabs of rock. There are roots sticking out and tree gaps that would likely be quite narrow for a...
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This is a short trail that branches off the Devreaux Ridge Road trail. It starts pretty smooth, but soon approaches a few drops (approximately 10 inches). It will then lead to a small cave that sits on a hill. Make sure you stop to check it out. After that, you will go through some tight turns, and ...
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A point-to-point trail providing access to ample camping, OHV, and hunting opportunities inside Mark Twain National Forest. Primarily gravel road with multiple optional connections to primitive trails throughout. Rolling and turning hills with one creek bed crossing approximately halfway. Can be tra...
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This is a Mark Twain National Forest Scenic Byway Drive between Highway 112 and 86 in southwest Missouri near Roaring River State Park and Eagle Rock, Missouri. Following NF Road 197 or FR 2275, it is an 8-mile east-west route that consists of well-maintained gravel roads that can be traveled by any...
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This section of the trail can get pretty rowdy, with rougher terrain that may be challenging for some vehicles. If you’re driving a rental or a less-capable machine, be sure to use the bypass. Choose the route that best suits your vehicle, and always ride within your limits for a safe experience.
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One of the many cut-throughs throughout the park, this trail is intended to help riders access other areas more easily. Please use the cut-throughs as marked and intended, follow all posted signage, and remain aware of your surroundings. Be especially mindful of other riders when entering or merging...
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Off the main trail, this route will take you directly to the rental cabins. If you need to return to the parking lot from the cabins, this trail also connects to the emergency exit trail. Follow all posted signage, stay alert for other riders, and use caution when traveling through this area.
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This is an easy gravel access road that leads down to the shoreline of Table Rock Lake. The trail is well-maintained and suitable for stock 4x4s, AWD vehicles, and most high-clearance 2WD trucks or SUVs in dry conditions. The road gradually descends toward the lake with mild washboarding and small l...
Learn more about CarrLow Gap

This is an easy in-and-out trail that can become rutted after a hard rain; expect to encounter fallen limbs and heavy brush. Watch where you are going, as there are a lot of illegal trails that branch off of this trail. At the end of the trail, it appears to keep going, but this is a Forrest Servi...
Learn more about Bright Ridge - FS 548

This trail will take you from 76 to Farm Road 2185. The first half starts easy with little to no obstacles. Various parts have brush and bendy branches coming onto the trail, so some scratches on your rig can be expected. This trail is heavily wooded with no camping spots along it. Towards the middl...
Learn more about FR 1182

This is the perfect trail if you are looking to get out and enjoy the Mark Twain National Forest. This trail is very straightforward and can be easily completed solo. 4WD is not needed as this does not have any obstacles and the trail is very well maintained. There are some spots where it is a littl...
Learn more about FR 1180 (Left Fork)

This is an easy gravel access road that leads down to the shoreline of Table Rock Lake. The trail is well-maintained and suitable for stock 4x4s, AWD vehicles, and most high-clearance 2WD trucks or SUVs in dry conditions. The road gradually descends toward the lake with mild washboarding and small l...
Learn more about CarrLow Gap

This is an easy in-and-out trail that can become rutted after a hard rain; expect to encounter fallen limbs and heavy brush. Watch where you are going, as there are a lot of illegal trails that branch off of this trail. At the end of the trail, it appears to keep going, but this is a Forrest Servi...
Learn more about Bright Ridge - FS 548

This trail will take you from 76 to Farm Road 2185. The first half starts easy with little to no obstacles. Various parts have brush and bendy branches coming onto the trail, so some scratches on your rig can be expected. This trail is heavily wooded with no camping spots along it. Towards the middl...
Learn more about FR 1182

This is the perfect trail if you are looking to get out and enjoy the Mark Twain National Forest. This trail is very straightforward and can be easily completed solo. 4WD is not needed as this does not have any obstacles and the trail is very well maintained. There are some spots where it is a littl...
Learn more about FR 1180 (Left Fork)