Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Gowen, Oklahoma

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Lookout Access Trail

This is an easy way up the mountain for rigs of all sizes. There are some great lookout areas off the side of this mountain. Watch for wildlife while headed up; you never know when…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp

West Boundry Trail

The dirt trail runs parallel to the boundary fence of a private land parcel in rural Oklahoma, cutting through a mix of open prairie and lightly wooded areas. The trail itself is about 8 to…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp

True Grit Lane

True Grit RV Park is a great place to stay if you need RV hookups. The road between the RV park and off-road park is paved, so don't worry about wearing out those sticky tires.…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Lake Eufaula

This route is a mix of maintained gravel roads to Level B, non-maintained gravel roads. The trail is easy when dry but has multiple flash flood warnings so we would not recommend after/during rain. We…
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Total Miles
15
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Muse

This is an easy and well maintained gravel road that cuts through the Quachita Wildlife Management Area near Muse, Oklahoma. Can be traveled in either direction, and you can access other activities along this route,…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Honobia Creek Scenic Route

This is a 36-mile unpaved trail offering hilltop views. This series of forestry roads wind through the Honobia Creek Wildlife Management Area in southeast Oklahoma. Start off of Indian Route 144 at north entrance, the…
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Total Miles
32.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Lenox Ridge Road

Lenox Ridge Road is a mountain road that runs through the Quachita National Forest from Billy Creek campground to Oklahoma scenic Highway 1. The road is maintained with dirt and gravel, and signs are posted…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Tall Cedar Trail

"Tall Cedar," also known as Forest Service Road 6014, is a scenic passage nestled in the lush expanses of Le Flore County, Oklahoma, within the Ouachita National Forest. This 2.5-mile trail is an easy traverse,…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Tram Ridge Trail

Tram Ridge, also known as Forest Service Road 6018, is a scenic trail nestled in the Ouachita National Forest. Historically, the area is rich in natural beauty and has been a site for outdoor enthusiasts…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

West Kelly (A45)

Forest Service Trail A45, affectionately known as West Kelly Trail, is a captivating journey through the dense, lush forests of the Ouachita National Forest in southeastern Oklahoma. Situated just north of the majestic Winding Stair…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Little Cedar Bounce

This trail is in the Ouachita Wildlife Management Area. At 6.5 miles, be ready to spend a good one to two hours on the trail. This trail is very rough, with rocks varying in size…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Upper Tram Trail

Upper Tram Trail, known locally as A52, is a picturesque trail set in the heart of the Ouachita National Forest. This trail is steeped in the area's rich history and offers an accessible route suitable…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

K-Trail

This is the current legal version of the well-known K-Trail. This short stretch along the Kiamichi Mountain ridgeline is an enjoyable 5-hour drive. Small rock gardens and plenty of red dirt make up this mildly…
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Total Miles
30.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Tower Trail

The Tower Trail, also known as Forest Service A55A, is a concise and adventurous path in the Ouachita National Forest. Spanning only about 1.5 miles, this trail is relatively short but offers a unique journey…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Page Smithville Route: OHV Trail 6007

Located off Highway 59 at the northeastern end and accessible via the Talimena Scenic Drive at the southwestern side, the Page Smithville route, also recognized as OHV trail 6007, offers an extraordinary off-road experience. This…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

53300

This off-road trail leads adventurers to a creek along narrow, wet UTV pathways. The route appears to be poorly maintained, featuring rocky, off-camber sections with relatively steep ascents and descents. It passes over several beautiful…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

McMurtery Hollow

Nestled in the heart of the Ouachita Forest, this 6.8-mile OHV trail offers a dynamic off-road experience, perfect for enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. As you navigate the varied terrain, you're surrounded by…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp

Gomer Pyle Loop

This trail is the Main Loop trail around the border of Gruber ORV Park. It is the easiest trail in the park and begins and ends near the entrance to the park. It has multiple…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bunker Hill Loop

Great trail that makes a loop, can do it over and over again! Several other trails branch off to other areas of the park. This is a relatively easy ride, but several tight squeezes between…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Persimmon Ridge

This long, scenic trail winds through a mix of terrain and throws just about everything at you--unmaintained gravel, rocky ridgelines, muddy sections, soft sand, and a fair share of climbs and drops. It's a bumpy…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp

Small Game

This trail twists through the forest in a winding route that remains unmaintained and was extremely muddy when we drove it in May 2025. Several creek crossings break up the route, and the muddy patches…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp / Wi

Glover River Camp Route

This trail links a few different forest roads together to end at an amazing open camp area with room for several rigs and easy access to the glover river. It has several small water crossings…
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Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Wi / Su

Interceptor

Easy terrain, wide enough for a full-size vehicle, widens out halfway through, then single vehicle again. This trail begins in the powerline area and finishes at the county road that runs through the park. Fun…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

E0959

Leaving the state park, the route threads through lakeside suburbs before shaking itself free of pavement and turning into a stretch of loose gravel that rattles beneath the tires. Potholes and washboard patches jostle the…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Johnny Beavers Trail to Holly Creek Landing

This wonderful trailt is very scenic and runs through some locally owned areas and some with pine plantations. It eventually ends in a national forest area and on Oklahoma Wildlife Department land when you get…
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Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi

53350

This off-road trail presents a rugged challenge with its rocky surface that gradually narrows while becoming off-camber, showing clear signs of water damage. In several areas, the forest is encroaching on the path, increasing the…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp

53250

This off-road trail winds through a dense forest, revealing a narrow track that shows signs of limited upkeep, particularly through overgrowth and numerous muddy, rock-bottomed holes often present during April. Several off-camber stretches and areas…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

E0960

The route begins on a stretch of well-graded loose gravel that occasionally shakes occupants with small washboard ridges but generally rolls along easily. It meanders past tidy farmhouses and grassy fields, giving drivers plenty to…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Wi / Sp / Fa

Shell Rock Road

This road is mostly rock/shale/gravel Forest Service Road. It is a rough rocky road with deep shoulder drop-offs from 3' to 30' in some areas. There is Shell Rock creek that runs along it. The…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Hay Field

This trail is consistently muddy and may present a challenge for some vehicles, especially in the deeper sections. It's largely unmaintained, with rough, rocky stretches that add to the difficulty. As you approach the large…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

ATV Trails Near Gowen, Oklahoma

West Boundry Trail

The dirt trail runs parallel to the boundary fence of a private land parcel in rural Oklahoma, cutting through a mix of open prairie and lightly wooded areas. The trail itself is about 8 to…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp

Muse

This is an easy and well maintained gravel road that cuts through the Quachita Wildlife Management Area near Muse, Oklahoma. Can be traveled in either direction, and you can access other activities along this route,…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Honobia Creek Scenic Route

This is a 36-mile unpaved trail offering hilltop views. This series of forestry roads wind through the Honobia Creek Wildlife Management Area in southeast Oklahoma. Start off of Indian Route 144 at north entrance, the…
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Total Miles
32.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Lenox Ridge Road

Lenox Ridge Road is a mountain road that runs through the Quachita National Forest from Billy Creek campground to Oklahoma scenic Highway 1. The road is maintained with dirt and gravel, and signs are posted…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Tall Cedar Trail

"Tall Cedar," also known as Forest Service Road 6014, is a scenic passage nestled in the lush expanses of Le Flore County, Oklahoma, within the Ouachita National Forest. This 2.5-mile trail is an easy traverse,…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Tram Ridge Trail

Tram Ridge, also known as Forest Service Road 6018, is a scenic trail nestled in the Ouachita National Forest. Historically, the area is rich in natural beauty and has been a site for outdoor enthusiasts…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Gowen, Oklahoma

West Boundry Trail

The dirt trail runs parallel to the boundary fence of a private land parcel in rural Oklahoma, cutting through a mix of open prairie and lightly wooded areas. The trail itself is about 8 to…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp

Muse

This is an easy and well maintained gravel road that cuts through the Quachita Wildlife Management Area near Muse, Oklahoma. Can be traveled in either direction, and you can access other activities along this route,…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Honobia Creek Scenic Route

This is a 36-mile unpaved trail offering hilltop views. This series of forestry roads wind through the Honobia Creek Wildlife Management Area in southeast Oklahoma. Start off of Indian Route 144 at north entrance, the…
Learn more about Honobia Creek Scenic Route
Total Miles
32.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Lenox Ridge Road

Lenox Ridge Road is a mountain road that runs through the Quachita National Forest from Billy Creek campground to Oklahoma scenic Highway 1. The road is maintained with dirt and gravel, and signs are posted…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Tall Cedar Trail

"Tall Cedar," also known as Forest Service Road 6014, is a scenic passage nestled in the lush expanses of Le Flore County, Oklahoma, within the Ouachita National Forest. This 2.5-mile trail is an easy traverse,…
Learn more about Tall Cedar Trail
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Tram Ridge Trail

Tram Ridge, also known as Forest Service Road 6018, is a scenic trail nestled in the Ouachita National Forest. Historically, the area is rich in natural beauty and has been a site for outdoor enthusiasts…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi