Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Grannis, Arkansas

This trail isn't maintained, but locals use it often to get between Wickes and Vandervoort, so it stays pretty passable. It's a bit rough in spots, and we had to clear a fallen tree when we went through. There's a river crossing with super clear water--perfect for a quick dip or to cool off your fee...
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Forest Road 20670 is a well-maintained logging road that offers a scenic drive through remote forested terrain. The route passes through a U.S. Forest Service gate, which may be seasonally closed during the winter months--always check gate status before heading out. This road winds through a picture...
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This trail begins high in the mountainous forest and descends into lush, green farmland, eventually leading to Route 4, which connects to the towns of Wickes and Vandervoort. It serves as an active logging route and follows a wide, generally well-maintained gravel road, though sections can be rocky ...
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This narrow dual-track trail is unmaintained and features a rocky surface, but it remains easy and enjoyable to drive with a capable vehicle. It winds through forested terrain where dry firewood is abundant, though fire restrictions should be checked before collecting or burning any. One or two pote...
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Cut Across to Gillham Road is an approachable yet scenic 6.5-mile unpaved connector perfect for beginner offroaders, SxSs, and high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles seeking a direct route toward Gillham Lake. Winding through the dense woodlands of Howard and Sevier counties, this trail offers a s...
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This trail is a grassy two-track route that appears to see little use, with vegetation encroaching from both sides. Despite its overgrown appearance, the surface remains smooth and easy to drive. While maps indicate that the trail connects to another route, it actually ends abruptly in dense forest ...
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This trail follows a wide gravel road that is rocky in sections but generally easy to navigate. It ascends into a cleared area of forest that feels stark and exposed, but the landscape becomes more scenic as the trail descends back into denser woodland. Along the way, there are a few gentle climbs a...
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This trail is a functional logging track composed mostly of gravel that winds through forested sections and large areas that have been heavily logged. Although it is not particularly scenic or enjoyable to drive, it serves as a useful connector to other nearby trails. A single bridge must be crossed...
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This is a relatively narrow but well-maintained trail that appears to be lightly traveled, gradually ascending into a logging zone and areas of cleared forest. While the initial stretch passes through recently cut sections, the trail becomes more scenic and enjoyable as it winds deeper into the wood...
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Gillham Road is a gravel road that, in some places, can become a rough ride. This adventure leads to Gillham Dam and Cossatot Reefs Campground. There are also a couple of other campgrounds further down the road. The gravel ends at Lake Gillham, which is a nice place to end a day of exploring.
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This trail is a well-maintained, flat gravel road that begins at a paved road and leads to a lake, passing by a smallholding along the way. It continues to wind gently through the forest, offering a peaceful and scenic drive suitable for most vehicles. There are three established campsites at the en...
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Gravel roads that are in the Howard County WMA. These gravel roads are well maintained but can be muddy when wet. This trail ends at a circle turn around. Gates can be closed at times. There is a gate at the beginning of this trail. A free annual General Use Permit (WMP) is required to hunt or trap ...
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Maintained gravel roads in Howard County WMA that exit at Highway 278. A free annual General Use Permit (WMP) is required to hunt or trap WMAs. Permits are available online by clicking "Buy Licenses" at agfc.com or by calling 833-345-0325 or any regional office. Hunters, trappers, and campers 16 ye...
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Maintained gravel roads in Howard County WMA make up this trail to a spectacular view. This trail has a gate that can be opened or closed. Beautiful views, tight turns, a running creek, and bridged water crossings are along this trail. Access on the west side is facilitated by crossing Gillham Lake ...
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This route takes you by several campground areas along the Cossatot River. You have access to camping, swimming, nature viewing, hiking, kayaking, fishing, gravel roads with awesome views, and more. There are elevation changes along the route. The Cossatot Natural Area State Park has modern restroom...
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This well-maintained gravel trail branches off from a paved road and winds its way into a mixed-use area that serves as both a wildlife reserve and a logging zone. The drive is pleasant, passing through dense forest and crossing a bridge that shows clear signs of severe water damage. While the route...
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West Boundary is an easy, scenic gravel route ideal for beginners, families, and high-clearance vehicles looking to explore the beautiful Cossatot Mountains within the Ouachita National Forest. Running approximately 5.1 miles through stunning forested terrain near Vandervoort, Arkansas, this maintai...
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This trail is an out-and-back trail that is covered in gravel and rock. The trail is very narrow at points, with small rock gardens, washes, and mud holes. The end of the trail offers an area for turning around. There is vegetation growing in the middle of the road as well as on the edges of the roa...
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This road is a forest service road that spurs off of FS N82A. It is mostly a dirt road with gravel in a few wash spots. There are ruts and potholes from rainstorms in the past. The center of the road is overgrown with weeds, and the bushes and trees along the side of the road overhang, except for th...
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This trail is an out-and-back trail that is covered in gravel and rock. The trail also offers dispersed camping within 150 feet of the trail. There is a nice dispersed camping spot at the end of the trail. The trail is very narrow with low-hanging limbs except for pinstriping. The trail ends about a...
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This trail isn't maintained, but locals use it often to get between Wickes and Vandervoort, so it stays pretty passable. It's a bit rough in spots, and we had to clear a fallen tree when we went through. There's a river crossing with super clear water--perfect for a quick dip or to cool off your fee...
Learn more about Route 4

Forest Road 20670 is a well-maintained logging road that offers a scenic drive through remote forested terrain. The route passes through a U.S. Forest Service gate, which may be seasonally closed during the winter months--always check gate status before heading out. This road winds through a picture...
Learn more about FR 20670

This trail begins high in the mountainous forest and descends into lush, green farmland, eventually leading to Route 4, which connects to the towns of Wickes and Vandervoort. It serves as an active logging route and follows a wide, generally well-maintained gravel road, though sections can be rocky ...
Learn more about Polk Road

This narrow dual-track trail is unmaintained and features a rocky surface, but it remains easy and enjoyable to drive with a capable vehicle. It winds through forested terrain where dry firewood is abundant, though fire restrictions should be checked before collecting or burning any. One or two pote...
Learn more about 51701

This trail isn't maintained, but locals use it often to get between Wickes and Vandervoort, so it stays pretty passable. It's a bit rough in spots, and we had to clear a fallen tree when we went through. There's a river crossing with super clear water--perfect for a quick dip or to cool off your fee...
Learn more about Route 4

Forest Road 20670 is a well-maintained logging road that offers a scenic drive through remote forested terrain. The route passes through a U.S. Forest Service gate, which may be seasonally closed during the winter months--always check gate status before heading out. This road winds through a picture...
Learn more about FR 20670

This trail begins high in the mountainous forest and descends into lush, green farmland, eventually leading to Route 4, which connects to the towns of Wickes and Vandervoort. It serves as an active logging route and follows a wide, generally well-maintained gravel road, though sections can be rocky ...
Learn more about Polk Road

This narrow dual-track trail is unmaintained and features a rocky surface, but it remains easy and enjoyable to drive with a capable vehicle. It winds through forested terrain where dry firewood is abundant, though fire restrictions should be checked before collecting or burning any. One or two pote...
Learn more about 51701