Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Gum Springs, Arkansas

This is a dirt and gravel road south of Highway 24. This road goes into the Poison Spring WMA. A camping permit is required and is free at the Poison Springs WMA website. This road…
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This is a gravel and dirt road that leads to an awesome group campsite on White Oak Lake. A permit can be found online to camp in this free Poison Springs Forest. There are several…
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This dirt and gravel road takes you to dispersed campsites within the Poison Springs WMA area. Camping permits are required and are free at Poison Springs WMA website. Roads can be slick, and water crossing…
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White Oak State Park is a great place to stay while you explore the Poison Springs WMA. If you want full hookups and restrooms while you camp. While at White Oak State Park, ask the…
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The majority of these county roads are no longer maintained. The old gravel roads have a lot of sand and dirt in them now. Some areas are overgrown with limbs and trees over the road.…
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This trail is gravel and dirt that can be sloppy during or after rains. There is a small section is pavement before turning to go to Purifoy Cemetery. Some areas you might want to avoid…
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 4 - Poison Springs WMA and Purifoy Cemetery

This trail is a mix of dirt, gravel, and asphalt. This area has some beautiful views and creeks. This is the 5th section of the Arkansas Overlanding Route that starts off HWY 82 (FALCON Bottoms…
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This is the main road that runs along the top ride of the east side of the park. Many of the trails start and begin off this road. Many of the advanced park trails are…
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This is the easy shortcut between the eastern side of the park and the main park entrance. It is a fairly easy trail but has a few washouts and off-camber sections. If you completed Rubicon…
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This is an easy trail that links B28, which is a higher rating, but B28 is also a two-way, so you can also head to AR Highway 2. It has some off-camber sections that can…
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Easy trail that starts your adventure at HSOP. Loose rocks and one small incline. It's a short trail but links a larger network of trails and is a great test for your rig when you…
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B7 Beginner's Chance is a short, one-way trail rated as an easy 2-Diamond. It connects B1 Bulletproof Loop to B4, offering a quick and scenic transition between trails on the lower 800-Side of the Park.…
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This is the early exit of the Badge of Honor trail F19-Snake. This early exit is a steep climb up onto highway two which you can then go onto highway five by turning left or…
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H43 Jim's Overlook is a 2-Diamond overlook trail located on the 400-Side of Hot Springs Off-Road Park. It's accessible via K6 Jaag'd Edge, H42, and Quartz Canyon, making it a popular destination for drivers exploring…
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This is one of two main trails on the west side of the park. It is a great starting point to connect to more challenging trails. The trail is well maintained and consists of small…
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This is pretty much a connector trail on the other side of Mill Creek. You run directly into it and it has many level off-shoots for the adventurer. You can run it to the top…
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H2 is a peaceful, scenic trail tucked away on the "400-Side" of Hot Springs Off-Road Park. It runs alongside Mill Creek Road for a stretch, dipping in and out of the water, and winds past…
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H1 is a scenic, mostly shaded trail rated as a 2 to 3-Diamond by the Park, depending on direction and vehicle setup. It features a small rock ledge obstacle and serves as a two-way trail,…
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Once you are done with either the Ravine or Gorge this trail will be the way to get back to the Lake Winder trail which you can use to access other trails. The trail is…
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This is the primary north-south trail leading out of the park entrance area and along the western side of the park. The trail is plenty wide enough for two vehicles and is fairly flat and…
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H30 is a park-rated 2-Diamond, two-way trail that winds through a heavily shaded section of forest on the 400-Side of the Park. The trail connects to both H1 and H28, making it a useful access…
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H4 is a short trail located on the 400-side of the park. This trail can be taken from H7 or H1. This trail is fairly easy with some washed-out/rutted-out middle section. If coming from H1…
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This trail is used to access a number of 4 and 5 rated trails along the center of the park, including Snake F19, one of four Jeep Badge of Honor trails in the park. It…
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Lash's loop is a main entrance for multiple trails: F19-Snake, F26-Gorge, F30-Can Opener, F38-Slammer, and F41-Compass Canyon. This trail is also the exit point for multiple trails: F20, F38, and F47. Therefore, this trail can…
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J14 is a change of pace for the trails in this area. J14 is an easier "smooth like" trail that connects multiple trails. You can access J20, J21, J23, J26, J22, and J8 from J14.…
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H31 Over the Hill is a 2-Diamond, two-way connector trail that links the 400-Side's H-section with L3. It's rated moderate by the Park and serves as a practical route for navigating between trail networks. The…
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This is a short and easy trail that consists of small to medium loose gravel and hard-pack sections. This trail can be used to bypass or connect to more challenging trails J15 King Cobra and…
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L3 is a two-way trail located on the 400-Side of Hot Springs Off-Road Park. It winds through a beautifully wooded, shaded area, offering a peaceful route that's ideal for connecting deeper into the Park's trail…
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A13 is a fun and easy trail that connects you to A4, A8, and the end of A25. This trail is mostly composed of loose small gravel following the ridge line of the mountain. A…
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A8 starts at the end of A24, but continues the name of "Brandon's Run." The trail is a lengthy descent from A24 back down to Road 1. This dirt trail is not difficult, but it…
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