Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Hatfield, Arkansas

Maintained gravel road in the Ouachita National Forest. There is a cool creek crossing and side spur on this trail. This road can be muddy while raining. When dry, this road is very dusty. Loose gravel can allow your vehicle to slide. Awesome views and lots of wildlife are in this area. Dispersed ca...
Learn more about Two Mile Road

This road is a maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Loose rock and gravel are present. There are great views of creeks and wildlife. The Ouachita Mountain views are spectacular. There is primitive camping in this area of the Ouachita National Forest. Watch for ATVs o...
Learn more about Round to Henson School Road

Maintained gravel road with loose gravel. This road can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Two cars wide and some water crossings can be present during rain. Dispersed camping, awesome views of wildlife, mountains, streams, and nature abound. Nice access on West Boundary. Watch for wildlife and A...
Learn more about Polk 410 Stream & Camp

Maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Some creek crossing when in wet weather. Dispersed camping and creeks are in this area of the Ouachita National Forest. Two-wheel drive can make it on these roads when dry. Great views of mountains, wildlife, and creeks in this ar...
Learn more about Polk Road 34 to Camping

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 bumpy run. Some small plots of private property are mixed in with this part of the Ouachit...
Learn more about K-Trail

This trail connects the town of Mena to the Ouachita National Forest trail system. This is a short, dirt road with some nice hills and lots of trees. Keep your speed down as this is a 2-way trail, but most of it is very narrow with lots of blind corners.
Learn more about FS 30

This is a maintained gravel forest road. There can be mud when wet. This road is very dusty when dry. You access this road from HWY 246. Expect beautiful views and wildlife to be seen along this trail in the Ouachita National Forest. Dispersed camping and streams are in this area. Lots to discover a...
Learn more about West Boundary

This trail is the access road to Bufrum and Mill Creeks on the Mena District of the Ouachita National Forest. The road is primarily a wide, maintained Forest Service Road with two slab crossings. The entry onto this trail begins on Polk County Road 126 and appears to be a private drive with the exce...
Learn more about 417 Road / Bent Chicken House Road

This route(M95) is a shorter spur route off of the main "Bent Chicken house" road (FS417). Unlike the main route, this road is more closed in by brush, though it remains easily passable in most Vehicles. The road is generally blue shale and dirt with some occasional mud holes. Mud holes are solid-bo...
Learn more about M95/Bent Chickenhouse Spur

This trail borders private hunting leases to the south and National Forest land to the north. The current map shows that it's closed until 10/3, but a ranger confirmed that this road is open year-round. The trail is easy and offers many dispersed campsites on the north side of the road. At the end o...
Learn more about Drew Ridge

This route is dirt and gravel and open to all vehicle traffic. There are some ruts and washouts that break up the easy, dirt road. There are a few small places to pull off with a trailer or park a camper but you can not get very far off the main road.
Learn more about Polk Road 619 West Gap 277

This route is for ATVs and SXS only. It starts at the parking area and climbs gently through the trees before getting a bit more challenging. The trail levels out and proceeds through a deciduous forest. There are some trail humps and turns before breaking out into larger parking, staging area, and ...
Learn more about West Trailhead

This route turns off Nunley Road and leads to a small parking area where ATVs and SXS only can ride the Ouachita Wolf Pen Gap trail system. It travels through a rural area. Wildlife, as well as tractors, were both encountered on a short section of road. The parking area is small and can only accomm...
Learn more about Forest Road - N09A

This trail is dirt Forest Service roads that run through the interior of the Quachita National Forest. While traveling this route, you will make several creek crossings and follow alongside Brushy Creek for a portion of the trail. Verizon service is next to nothing along this route but is available ...
Learn more about Brushy Creek

This trail is a shortcut off of Wolf Pen Gap 313 and connects back to the all-vehicle Nunley Road. It is a sharp, steep turn at the start of this trail and extra caution is advised. The route descends gradually through a beautiful forest.
Learn more about Wolf Pen Gap 3 East

This is a fun little trail that leads to big scenery at the top of Eagle Mountain in the Quachita National Forest. The trail consists of rocks and loose gravel and climbs about 800 feet in elevation. The trail is fairly easy for any 4x4 with a little ground clearance but is doable in any stock SUV o...
Learn more about Eagle Mountain Lookout

Wolf Pen Gap was the first trail system built specifically for four-wheelers in the audited states. Now, it is used by both ATVs and SXSs. It is located in the Ouachita National Forest. The routes were created by the U.S. Forest Service. At times, the Forest Service may realign trails due to erosion...
Learn more about Nunley Road

This trail takes off from the all-vehicle Polk Road 619 West Gap 277 and is an ATV and SXS trail only. The start of this trail is a great place for a snack. The trail has some rolling hills that are fun but be aware of ATVs coming from the other direction.
Learn more about Wolf Pen Gap 313

This scenic trail winds narrowly through the forest, offering a peaceful drive along a route that is generally in good condition. Numerous side trails and private roads branch off from the main path, so drivers should be cautious and stay on the correct route. Although several trees have fallen acro...
Learn more about 26280

This trail presents a moderate to challenging drive and is best suited for capable, high-clearance vehicles. It winds tightly through dense forest, often narrowing to the point where pinstriping is a concern. Sections of the trail run alongside steep drop-offs into gullies, requiring cautious naviga...
Learn more about 26271

Maintained gravel road in the Ouachita National Forest. There is a cool creek crossing and side spur on this trail. This road can be muddy while raining. When dry, this road is very dusty. Loose gravel can allow your vehicle to slide. Awesome views and lots of wildlife are in this area. Dispersed ca...
Learn more about Two Mile Road

This road is a maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Loose rock and gravel are present. There are great views of creeks and wildlife. The Ouachita Mountain views are spectacular. There is primitive camping in this area of the Ouachita National Forest. Watch for ATVs o...
Learn more about Round to Henson School Road

Maintained gravel road with loose gravel. This road can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Two cars wide and some water crossings can be present during rain. Dispersed camping, awesome views of wildlife, mountains, streams, and nature abound. Nice access on West Boundary. Watch for wildlife and A...
Learn more about Polk 410 Stream & Camp

Maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Some creek crossing when in wet weather. Dispersed camping and creeks are in this area of the Ouachita National Forest. Two-wheel drive can make it on these roads when dry. Great views of mountains, wildlife, and creeks in this ar...
Learn more about Polk Road 34 to Camping

Maintained gravel road in the Ouachita National Forest. There is a cool creek crossing and side spur on this trail. This road can be muddy while raining. When dry, this road is very dusty. Loose gravel can allow your vehicle to slide. Awesome views and lots of wildlife are in this area. Dispersed ca...
Learn more about Two Mile Road

This road is a maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Loose rock and gravel are present. There are great views of creeks and wildlife. The Ouachita Mountain views are spectacular. There is primitive camping in this area of the Ouachita National Forest. Watch for ATVs o...
Learn more about Round to Henson School Road

Maintained gravel road with loose gravel. This road can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Two cars wide and some water crossings can be present during rain. Dispersed camping, awesome views of wildlife, mountains, streams, and nature abound. Nice access on West Boundary. Watch for wildlife and A...
Learn more about Polk 410 Stream & Camp

Maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Some creek crossing when in wet weather. Dispersed camping and creeks are in this area of the Ouachita National Forest. Two-wheel drive can make it on these roads when dry. Great views of mountains, wildlife, and creeks in this ar...
Learn more about Polk Road 34 to Camping