Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Helena, Mississippi

FS 35000 is a well-maintained 14-mile gravel road that runs east-west through the DeSoto National Forest. The road is well-traveled, with the western two-thirds running near/through the Mississippi National Guard's Camp Shelby Military Reservation. The eastern third offers a few easily accessible di...
Learn more about South Tank Trail - FS 35000

FS 308K is a short section of gravel road that leads to a pair of motorized use trails. The gravel portion is about a quarter of a mile long and is easily passable with any vehicle. The right branch, though mostly level, is more difficult due to downed trees and moderately deep mud holes. The mud ho...
Learn more about Right Branch - FS 308K

This trail begins at Ashe Lake Recreational Area. The recreation area has a beautiful lake, walking trail, and working bathroom! As you begin this trail there you will see that it is easily 2 full-size vehicles wide. There is a public shooting range off of the north side of the road around .2 miles ...
Learn more about Ashe Lake Trail

Entering the trail will be a gate that should be unlocked depending on seasonal closures. Be sure to close the gate upon entering and leaving. The trail is mostly grassy with a few small ruts and a mixture of dirt and sand. Vehicles the size of a Jeep Cherokee or Toyota Rav 4 can fit down the trail ...
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Gravel Landing is a scenic access point located within the Perdido River Wildlife Management Area along the Alabama–Florida border. The route to the landing follows a well-maintained gravel single-lane road that winds through pine forest and lowland habitat typical of the region. The trail is genera...
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Bypass the Rocky Duck Road with an easy and scenic route through the coastal pine forests of South Alabama. Starts a little sandy, then moves to packed dirt. Most SUVs will have no issue on the trail. Has a nice overlook at the end. This trail will connect to Blue Lake Loop.
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Sand Landing is a well-traveled scenic trail in the Perdido River Water Management Area, providing access to hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and a small craft boat launch bordering the east bank of the Perdido River. The trail begins as a packed gravel power line trail with some unavoidable mud ...
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Blue Lake Loop is an easy and scenic route through the coastal pine forests of South Alabama. The trail follows a mix of sandy, grassy, and well-maintained gravel forest roads with mostly flat terrain, making it suitable for stock 4x4 or AWD vehicles in dry conditions. It’s an excellent choice for a...
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Devils Garden Trail in the Perdido River Management Area is an easy, casual route through South Alabama’s coastal pine forest. The trail features a mix of sandy, grassy, and well-maintained gravel roads with mostly flat terrain. It’s suitable for stock 4x4 or AWD vehicles in dry conditions and makes...
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FS 35000 is a well-maintained 14-mile gravel road that runs east-west through the DeSoto National Forest. The road is well-traveled, with the western two-thirds running near/through the Mississippi National Guard's Camp Shelby Military Reservation. The eastern third offers a few easily accessible di...
Learn more about South Tank Trail - FS 35000

FS 308K is a short section of gravel road that leads to a pair of motorized use trails. The gravel portion is about a quarter of a mile long and is easily passable with any vehicle. The right branch, though mostly level, is more difficult due to downed trees and moderately deep mud holes. The mud ho...
Learn more about Right Branch - FS 308K

This trail begins at Ashe Lake Recreational Area. The recreation area has a beautiful lake, walking trail, and working bathroom! As you begin this trail there you will see that it is easily 2 full-size vehicles wide. There is a public shooting range off of the north side of the road around .2 miles ...
Learn more about Ashe Lake Trail

Entering the trail will be a gate that should be unlocked depending on seasonal closures. Be sure to close the gate upon entering and leaving. The trail is mostly grassy with a few small ruts and a mixture of dirt and sand. Vehicles the size of a Jeep Cherokee or Toyota Rav 4 can fit down the trail ...
Learn more about Peninsula Grove

FS 35000 is a well-maintained 14-mile gravel road that runs east-west through the DeSoto National Forest. The road is well-traveled, with the western two-thirds running near/through the Mississippi National Guard's Camp Shelby Military Reservation. The eastern third offers a few easily accessible di...
Learn more about South Tank Trail - FS 35000

FS 308K is a short section of gravel road that leads to a pair of motorized use trails. The gravel portion is about a quarter of a mile long and is easily passable with any vehicle. The right branch, though mostly level, is more difficult due to downed trees and moderately deep mud holes. The mud ho...
Learn more about Right Branch - FS 308K

This trail begins at Ashe Lake Recreational Area. The recreation area has a beautiful lake, walking trail, and working bathroom! As you begin this trail there you will see that it is easily 2 full-size vehicles wide. There is a public shooting range off of the north side of the road around .2 miles ...
Learn more about Ashe Lake Trail

Entering the trail will be a gate that should be unlocked depending on seasonal closures. Be sure to close the gate upon entering and leaving. The trail is mostly grassy with a few small ruts and a mixture of dirt and sand. Vehicles the size of a Jeep Cherokee or Toyota Rav 4 can fit down the trail ...
Learn more about Peninsula Grove