Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Hatley, Mississippi

This trail is not very technical. There are a few water crossings to play in, with one having a small waterfall. Other water crossings may appear further down the trail depending on rain. The trail is mainly gravel or dirt, with possible mud in some areas, depending on rain.
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This trail is within a public mud park open only on specific weekends. Barnyard Mud Boggers or BMB offer more than 700 acres of land to ride. The Gutter trail isn't technical unless rain has made it slick. There are many other trails in this area.
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This trail is an old gravel road. Nothing technical, but offers peaceful scenery. There isn't a lot of traffic, so you can take your time. This road runs through the Tombigbee National Forest.
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A picturesque drive through prime Alabama forest. Turkey Creek Road offers a great opportunity for wildlife viewing, photography, and getting away to the wilderness. Turkey Creek Road is a public dirt/gravel road that is mostly unmaintained, expect to encounter ruts, washouts and shallow mud. There ...
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Meadow Creek Road or Winston County 357 is a maintained public gravel road running North from Highway 278 through Pine Timber Forestlands to Yankee Trace Road just before Highway 13. Meadow Creek Road offers an easy drive with ample opportunity for wildlife viewing as well as great views of the surr...
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Fork Creek Road or Winston County 440 is a public, mostly unmaintained gravel and dirt road. Surrounded by Timber Company Land, Fork Creek Road offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and some slightly technical obstacles, depending on season and maintenance. Road conditions can increase in...
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County Road 339 is a somewhat maintained public gravel road that offers great views of the surrounding area for those looking to get off the beaten path. Running from Alabama Highway 5 east to Rocky Plains Road, CR339 winds through prime Alabama Forestland, into creek bottoms, and along ridgetops. R...
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This is a great beginners' trail. It has just about all types of obstacles but they are perfect for first-time off-roaders or those just learning. It is stock friendly and has many beautiful areas along the trail to stop and see. Many places along this trail show newer off-roaders just how capable t...
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Starting at FS203, this scenic route transitions from pavement to gravel, leading you deep into the heart of the Bankhead National Forest. Along the way, it passes the historic Kinlock Lookout on Bylor Road, a notable landmark in the area. Forest Service Road 203 is a well-maintained two-track trail...
Learn more about Bylor RD - FS 203

Hot Wheels is an easy riding trail that loops around High Point Hill, giving access to a plethora of other trails. The start of the trail is a dirt-filled wood line and passes through a large clearing of DJ Flake. Once through the intersection, it will close in with dense brush and forest. The loop ...
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Grab your hard hats and flashlights! This mountainside erosion wonder features a rock face with 3 distinct holes that are elevated off the ground. The trail up to 3 caves can start out as a very short grade climb to a flat, smooth dirt trail with mud holes scattered throughout. The pull-off to the c...
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Do you remember the great hide out spot in the back of the neighborhood when you were a kid? That is the great feeling of being at the back of the Cul-De-Sak. It is the loop around spot at the back of the park that turns you around on the Main Road to head back. There is not much to see on this acce...
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Trail #38, Brokefoot Viewing Trail, is a relatively easy rocky trail with a few washouts along the way. It splits off from #90 Abbie's Trail and then reconnects after about 400 yards. Its primary purpose is to allow viewing of all the various obstacles on #40 Brokefoot. It also allows for direct acc...
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This trail is a very short connector between trails #92 and #91. This trail can be very muddy if it rains and has no major obstacles. Very rarely is there traffic on this trail, so it has become overgrown over time. The trail is also in a very flat part of the park.
Learn more about #59 Belt Line

This is a short connector between trails #92 and #91. Low traffic has led to overgrowth, making the trail narrow and enclosed. Dense trees on both sides prevent any passing. Despite the tight conditions, the trail is quick to finish and serves as a direct link between the two routes.
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Cave Hollow Road is the access road to take you to 3 Caves trail. It is a gradual uphill climb in two sections. The first section features deeper ruts than the upper section, while the upper section features more vegetation overgrowth. In the middle between the two sections you will run a small port...
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Green Bean is a trail for the sprouts. This is a great trail that bobs and weaves through the lowlands of Northwest Alabama Ride Park and has a small hill climb in a good, controlled environment. This trail also gets the younger riders off the main trails that others tend to speed through. The top o...
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This short trail connects trails #92 and #91. It is lightly used, leading to overgrowth and limited visibility. The trees are tight on both sides, leaving no room for passing. Due to its brief length, it can be completed quickly, however, you will need careful navigation to not get scratches.
Learn more about #60 Opryland Mills

Trail #46, Galleria, offers an accessible and enjoyable experience for all vehicles. Expect a generally smooth dirt surface interspersed with small, easily navigable rocks. A notable feature is a washout that parallels much of the trail, adding a touch of ruggedness. Be aware that conditions can bec...
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Bridge Street Is a short connector trail in between trails #91 and #92, it is mostly flat and wooded with dirt and pine straw covering the ground. This trail is infrequently used so it can sometimes be grown up and rutted out. The trail itself does not have any major obstacles on it.
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This trail is within a public mud park open only on specific weekends. Barnyard Mud Boggers or BMB offer more than 700 acres of land to ride. The Gutter trail isn't technical unless rain has made it slick. There are many other trails in this area.
Learn more about The Gutter

This trail is an old gravel road. Nothing technical, but offers peaceful scenery. There isn't a lot of traffic, so you can take your time. This road runs through the Tombigbee National Forest.
Learn more about Witch Dance Hill

Meadow Creek Road or Winston County 357 is a maintained public gravel road running North from Highway 278 through Pine Timber Forestlands to Yankee Trace Road just before Highway 13. Meadow Creek Road offers an easy drive with ample opportunity for wildlife viewing as well as great views of the surr...
Learn more about Meadow Creek Road

County Road 339 is a somewhat maintained public gravel road that offers great views of the surrounding area for those looking to get off the beaten path. Running from Alabama Highway 5 east to Rocky Plains Road, CR339 winds through prime Alabama Forestland, into creek bottoms, and along ridgetops. R...
Learn more about CR339

Meadow Creek Road or Winston County 357 is a maintained public gravel road running North from Highway 278 through Pine Timber Forestlands to Yankee Trace Road just before Highway 13. Meadow Creek Road offers an easy drive with ample opportunity for wildlife viewing as well as great views of the surr...
Learn more about Meadow Creek Road

County Road 339 is a somewhat maintained public gravel road that offers great views of the surrounding area for those looking to get off the beaten path. Running from Alabama Highway 5 east to Rocky Plains Road, CR339 winds through prime Alabama Forestland, into creek bottoms, and along ridgetops. R...
Learn more about CR339

Starting at FS203, this scenic route transitions from pavement to gravel, leading you deep into the heart of the Bankhead National Forest. Along the way, it passes the historic Kinlock Lookout on Bylor Road, a notable landmark in the area. Forest Service Road 203 is a well-maintained two-track trail...
Learn more about Bylor RD - FS 203

Hot Wheels is an easy riding trail that loops around High Point Hill, giving access to a plethora of other trails. The start of the trail is a dirt-filled wood line and passes through a large clearing of DJ Flake. Once through the intersection, it will close in with dense brush and forest. The loop ...
Learn more about Hot Wheels