Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Highland, Arkansas

Thistle Bottoms is a group of Lawrence County Roads (301, 303, 309, and 317) that when joined together give a great context to the low-laying bottoms along the stretch of the Black River that exists between Lake Charles State Park and the Shirley Bay Rainey Brake Wildlife Management Area. When drivi...
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The Rainey Brake WMA Road, or Lawrence Road 316, is a road through the western side of the Shirley Bay Rainey Brake Wildlife Management Area. The road is a casual gravel ride down to and through the swampy lowlands west of the Black River and the bottoms that surround it. The road is generally flat ...
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FSR 3213 can be accessed from either end, running from U.S. Route 160 to MO V. This well-maintained gravel forest service road is suitable for most vehicles. As it winds up Wolf Mountain, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the Mark Twain National Forest. Upon reaching the summit of Wolf Mountain, at 92...
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This route winds through dense forest sections, narrow pine corridors, and areas still recovering from what appears to be past tornado damage. Tight vegetation and overgrowth crowd the path in several spots, making pinstriping and paint scratches very likely on wider vehicles. The route features a m...
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This fairly maintained forest route winds through dense pine and hardwood woods with a mostly smooth dirt and gravel surface. The route is roughly 1.5 vehicles wide depending on the width of your vehicle, with enough room for most full-size rigs to travel comfortably while still feeling enclosed by ...
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This shorter route travels through an area that still shows signs of heavy storm damage, with large sections of downed timber, broken tree lines, and scattered debris that appear to have been caused by a past tornado. Portions of the route open into wide clearings filled with tall grass, wildflowers...
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After passing through the McCormack Lake Picnic Area, continue onto Forest Service Road 3155B. This trail winds through the forest until it reaches the Eleven Point River. Starting as a well-maintained forest service road, it later transitions into a gravel/dirt surface. Midway, the trail narrows an...
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This trail begins as a well-maintained gravel surface forest service road. It continues as such for approximately half the distance of the trail up until you reach a large open grass area. This area is large enough for several vehicles to park at once and would make a great campsite. This area can b...
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This is an easy scenic trail meandering through the forest trails and back roads of Mark Twain National Forest. The roads are a mix of dirt/gravel forestry and county roads. In the general area, there are several hiking, biking, and NF recreation areas. Dispersed camping spots can be found throughou...
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This trail begins as a relatively wide and well-maintained road but gradually narrows and becomes bumpier and rockier as you continue. The trail winds through beautiful old-growth forest, passing pockets of private land with cabins and mobile homes. Further along, the landscape shows extensive damag...
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Hayden Road is a maintained trail as of late April 2025, offering a scenic drive through beautiful old-growth forest. The route features relatively steep ascents and descents, with sections that can be bumpy and rocky. Several hiking and biking trails branch off from the main road, inviting further ...
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Sandy Flats is a maintained trail that shows clear signs of storm damage and features several steep ascents and descents, particularly as the route drops down into a creek. The creek crossing has a muddy bottom and no concrete bridge, which could make it challenging to navigate during or after heavy...
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This out and back route winds through a quiet mix of hardwood forest, and open grassy meadows. The trail itself is a narrow two-track with sections of loose gravel, grass growing in the middle, and light overgrowth pushing in from the sides. Along the wooded portions, a couple of fallen trees have p...
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Trail 1119 is a narrow, winding route that is well maintained but features frequent bumps, rocky sections, and visible storm damage in some areas. The trail includes several steep ascents and descents and appears to be a popular area for hunters. Dispersed campsites are available along the way, with...
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Ripley Lake 3240 is a short easy well maintained gravel road to Ripley Lake which is a 20 acre 12 foot deep lake. There you can find picnic areas with barbeque pits and boat docks for fishing. Anglers will need a fishing permit from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The only downside is ther...
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This long and winding trail travels through scenic forests and passes by private lands, including several well-kept homesteads situated near the midpoint. Although the route consists primarily of maintained gravel, drivers should expect some rougher areas featuring bumps, rocks, muddy sections, and ...
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This spur route branches off road # 1105 and travels through dense Ozark forest near a local cemetery. The road begins fairly maintained with smooth gravel and shaded tree cover, but becomes rougher farther in due to water erosion and narrowing sections. Along the route, drivers will encounter a sha...
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Compton 3144 is nestled in the beautiful and scenic Mark Twain National Forest located just west of Doniphan, Missouri. Compton 3144 is not advised for low clearance vehicles due to a water crossing right near the end of the trail. It's also really steep at the end and curves through the forest with...
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This off-road trail is ideal for adventurers seeking dispersed camping opportunities, featuring a tight, winding route that remains accessible even as it branches into numerous side trails best explored by compact vehicles or side-by-sides. The trail follows along a scenic ridge and offers a predomi...
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This route is a very well-maintained gravel road that travels through the wooded hills of the Ozarks. The road stays two vehicles wide for the entire drive, making it comfortable for full-size trucks, SUVs, and trailers. Tall hardwoods and pines line both sides of the roadway, creating a shaded cano...
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FSR 3213 can be accessed from either end, running from U.S. Route 160 to MO V. This well-maintained gravel forest service road is suitable for most vehicles. As it winds up Wolf Mountain, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the Mark Twain National Forest. Upon reaching the summit of Wolf Mountain, at 92...
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After passing through the McCormack Lake Picnic Area, continue onto Forest Service Road 3155B. This trail winds through the forest until it reaches the Eleven Point River. Starting as a well-maintained forest service road, it later transitions into a gravel/dirt surface. Midway, the trail narrows an...
Learn more about Boom Hole Access - FSR 3155B

This trail begins as a well-maintained gravel surface forest service road. It continues as such for approximately half the distance of the trail up until you reach a large open grass area. This area is large enough for several vehicles to park at once and would make a great campsite. This area can b...
Learn more about Camp Roy - FSR 3208

This trail begins as a relatively wide and well-maintained road but gradually narrows and becomes bumpier and rockier as you continue. The trail winds through beautiful old-growth forest, passing pockets of private land with cabins and mobile homes. Further along, the landscape shows extensive damag...
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FSR 3213 can be accessed from either end, running from U.S. Route 160 to MO V. This well-maintained gravel forest service road is suitable for most vehicles. As it winds up Wolf Mountain, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the Mark Twain National Forest. Upon reaching the summit of Wolf Mountain, at 92...
Learn more about Wolf Mountain - FSR 3213

After passing through the McCormack Lake Picnic Area, continue onto Forest Service Road 3155B. This trail winds through the forest until it reaches the Eleven Point River. Starting as a well-maintained forest service road, it later transitions into a gravel/dirt surface. Midway, the trail narrows an...
Learn more about Boom Hole Access - FSR 3155B

This trail begins as a well-maintained gravel surface forest service road. It continues as such for approximately half the distance of the trail up until you reach a large open grass area. This area is large enough for several vehicles to park at once and would make a great campsite. This area can b...
Learn more about Camp Roy - FSR 3208

This trail begins as a relatively wide and well-maintained road but gradually narrows and becomes bumpier and rockier as you continue. The trail winds through beautiful old-growth forest, passing pockets of private land with cabins and mobile homes. Further along, the landscape shows extensive damag...
Learn more about 1113