Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Home, Kansas

The trail runs in a straight line with a few climbs and drops, and the surface is generally smooth aside from some bumps and corrugated patches. It winds through farmland, so travelers should stay alert for local traffic. There are no formal or dispersed campsites along this route, and basic ameniti...
Learn more about 11th Road

The trail runs mostly straight, intersecting with other grid-pattern tracks and passing by an idyllic farmhouse. It begins with a slightly rough surface and no trees, but gradually smooths out as you continue, and ends in a small forest. Eventually, the path leads to the trail that marks the Nebrask...
Learn more about 20th Road

The trail can be divided into three distinct sections. At the start, it follows a well-maintained, creamy-colored path that remains mostly straight and skirts past several farmhouses. Beyond that, travelers enter a dirt track between fields that receives little upkeep and becomes especially rough wh...
Learn more about Granite Road

This trail takes you along the Big Blue River and through a historic part of Kansas. Where you will see a Ferry crossing and Alcove Spring Park, a stopping Point along the Oregon Trail. At Alcove Spring, there is plenty of hiking and history from a natural spring water fall, to rock carvings and gra...
Learn more about Alcove Springs Trail

This trail follows the east bank of the Big Blue River along mostly gravel roads with easy access. It offers scenic views of the Flint Hills, abundant wildlife, and vibrant wildflowers. Several access points along the route provide opportunities to reach the river and Tuttle Creek Lake for hiking an...
Learn more about River Run

The trail follows a narrow, dusty gravel surface that remains mostly straight while incorporating a few climbs and descents. Along the way, travelers cross two bridges, one rated for three tons and another for ten tons. Serving as the border road between Nebraska and Kansas, the route winds through ...
Learn more about Stateline Road

The trail is a smooth, narrow gravel path with few corrugations or bumps, winding through farmland with minimal local traffic. The route features gentle ascents and descents as it crosses rolling hills. There are no formal or dispersed campsites along this section, and amenities such as trash dispos...
Learn more about 616 Avenue

The trail remains mostly smooth, with only a few corrugated patches near the main intersection. This well-maintained gravel road undulates over rolling hills, presenting gentle climbs and descents that open into wide vistas. Travelers should keep an eye out for local vehicles along the route. There ...
Learn more about 707 Trail

The trail stays mostly smooth as it winds through rolling hills and crosses a charming bridge near its center. Composed of well-maintained gravel, the route features gentle ascents and descents with open views of the surrounding countryside. Because this road serves as a school drop-off route, trave...
Learn more about 620 Avenue

This trail follows along the historic Big Blue River to where it will meet with Tuttle Creek Lake. Along this route, you will find old ghost towns of Irving and Cleburne, a natural spring (which, yes, is safe to drink from), great views, and, of course, some wildlife. There are plenty of stopping po...
Learn more about Big Blue River Route

The trail follows a narrow ribbon of dusty gravel that remains mostly smooth as it winds through open farmland and passes several farmhouses. Along the way, it crosses a paved road, providing access to two campsites and a nearby small town with amenities. However, there are no formal or dispersed ca...
Learn more about 624 Road

The trail remains mostly smooth and well-maintained, although a few corrugated sections appear where it intersects other tracks and a paved road. It runs straight through open fields, passing picturesque farmhouses and rolling hills that include both ascents and descents. Drivers should proceed care...
Learn more about 714 Road

River Run Spur is mostly gravel roads that are less maintained and that follows along the edge of Tuttle Creek Lake, This trail will take you through the beautiful flint hills area where you see plenty of wildlife and have access points to Tuttle creek lake. Enjoy exploring the area and take time to...
Learn more about River Run Spur

This run of dusty, narrow gravel rolls out mostly smooth, though the surface ripples with a few corrugated stretches that keep speeds in check. It bends past a handful of houses and skirts the edge of a golf course before emptying into a welcoming lakeside campground. The campground is easy on the w...
Learn more about Access to Camp

This is a brief stretch of wide, nicely graded gravel that rolls over a series of gentle hills. The surface stays mostly smooth, though loose stones gather at the edges in places, so keep an eye on your line. You will pass a handful of tidy farmhouses--the first stands out for its manicured lawn and...
Learn more about 737 Road

The route begins as a single-lane track with little upkeep, and after rain, it turns slick enough to keep you on your toes. Early on, it skirts a barricaded bridge--one of several abandoned crossings in the area--before opening out alongside farm fields dotted with idle harvest machinery. From there...
Learn more about County Road S

This segment runs along a broad stretch of well-graded gravel that remains mostly smooth, though light corrugations remind you it serves regular traffic. Midway, it climbs a tall, sturdy bridge spanning a muddy creek where tire tracks show some drivers opt to splash through the water instead of taki...
Learn more about South 46th

This route begins narrow but soon opens into a broad ribbon of well-graded gravel. Most of the surface feels smooth, yet pockets of deep stone can shift the wheels without warning. Side roads splice the main line every few miles, and the gravel near these crossings turns rough and corrugated, so eas...
Learn more about South 40th

This broad gravel road is tidy-looking but tilts and is off-camber just enough in certain stretches to feel slick when the loose stone shifts beneath the wheels. It rises and dips over gentle hills, slipping past weathered farmhouses and open machinery sheds, and the steady stream of local pickups k...
Learn more about M Road

This stretch of gravel runs long and wide, its surface kept in good shape yet busy with intersecting back roads and even a four-lane highway, so steady eyes for oncoming traffic are essential. You will roll over several small bridges and a gated railway crossing before the route settles into an easy...
Learn more about North 34th

This trail follows the east bank of the Big Blue River along mostly gravel roads with easy access. It offers scenic views of the Flint Hills, abundant wildlife, and vibrant wildflowers. Several access points along the route provide opportunities to reach the river and Tuttle Creek Lake for hiking an...
Learn more about River Run

This trail follows along the historic Big Blue River to where it will meet with Tuttle Creek Lake. Along this route, you will find old ghost towns of Irving and Cleburne, a natural spring (which, yes, is safe to drink from), great views, and, of course, some wildlife. There are plenty of stopping po...
Learn more about Big Blue River Route

River Run Spur is mostly gravel roads that are less maintained and that follows along the edge of Tuttle Creek Lake, This trail will take you through the beautiful flint hills area where you see plenty of wildlife and have access points to Tuttle creek lake. Enjoy exploring the area and take time to...
Learn more about River Run Spur

Easy gravel road around Brown State Fishing Lake with small spurs around the lake to camp and fish. Camping and fishing are free. A couple of pit toilets around the lake and campfire rings at campsites. The lake is surrounded by cornfields. The grade is gentle and can be driven in a 2-wheel drive ve...
Learn more about Brown State Fishing Lake Road

This trail follows the east bank of the Big Blue River along mostly gravel roads with easy access. It offers scenic views of the Flint Hills, abundant wildlife, and vibrant wildflowers. Several access points along the route provide opportunities to reach the river and Tuttle Creek Lake for hiking an...
Learn more about River Run

This trail follows along the historic Big Blue River to where it will meet with Tuttle Creek Lake. Along this route, you will find old ghost towns of Irving and Cleburne, a natural spring (which, yes, is safe to drink from), great views, and, of course, some wildlife. There are plenty of stopping po...
Learn more about Big Blue River Route

River Run Spur is mostly gravel roads that are less maintained and that follows along the edge of Tuttle Creek Lake, This trail will take you through the beautiful flint hills area where you see plenty of wildlife and have access points to Tuttle creek lake. Enjoy exploring the area and take time to...
Learn more about River Run Spur

Easy gravel road around Brown State Fishing Lake with small spurs around the lake to camp and fish. Camping and fishing are free. A couple of pit toilets around the lake and campfire rings at campsites. The lake is surrounded by cornfields. The grade is gentle and can be driven in a 2-wheel drive ve...
Learn more about Brown State Fishing Lake Road