Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

This is by far the ultimate fun 4x4 road. Starting from the east there is a pretty big campsite next to a creek which could be good for fishing. Continuing down the road there are…
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This is the primary north-south trail leading out of the park entrance area and along the western side of the park. The trail is plenty wide enough for two vehicles and is fairly flat and…
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G2 Road to Adventure is a mild trail that gently flows through the woods. It is relatively flat and does not offer any major challenges beyond trees close to the edge of the trail. The…
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Brandon's Run is a good beginner dirt trail as it has limited elevation, no ruts, and no rocks. Take Road 1 to the back of the park. A24 will be on the left near some…
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This is one of two main trails on the west side of the park. It is a great starting point to connect to more challenging trails. The trail is well maintained and consists of small…
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L3 is a two-way trail located on the 400-Side of Hot Springs Off-Road Park. It winds through a beautifully wooded, shaded area, offering a peaceful route that's ideal for connecting deeper into the Park's trail…
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This is a short and easy trail that consists of small to medium loose gravel and hard-pack sections. This trail can be used to bypass or connect to more challenging trails J15 King Cobra and…
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J14 is a change of pace for the trails in this area. J14 is an easier "smooth like" trail that connects multiple trails. You can access J20, J21, J23, J26, J22, and J8 from J14.…
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F44 - Event Parking is a connecting trail from G7 Pipeline to G43 Go Mud'n. This trail is a very short downhill starting from the G7 Pipeline. Some small of camber angle going down the…
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F43 - Go Mud'n is a very easy trail. You can access this trail from the Northwest side from Highway 1 or from the southeast side on G7 pipeline. Starting from the west side you…
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H31 Over the Hill is a 2-Diamond, two-way connector trail that links the 400-Side's H-section with L3. It's rated moderate by the Park and serves as a practical route for navigating between trail networks. The…
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H2 is a peaceful, scenic trail tucked away on the "400-Side" of Hot Springs Off-Road Park. It runs alongside Mill Creek Road for a stretch, dipping in and out of the water, and winds past…
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A13 is a fun and easy trail that connects you to A4, A8, and the end of A25. This trail is mostly composed of loose small gravel following the ridge line of the mountain. A…
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A8 starts at the end of A24, but continues the name of "Brandon's Run." The trail is a lengthy descent from A24 back down to Road 1. This dirt trail is not difficult, but it…
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F50 is a fairly easy trail that you can access from highway 1 or from G20. It can be ran either direction. This trail has some mud, loose gravel, and some climbs, but can be…
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G20 is a shortcut trail that branches off of G6 Squid's Jaunt and goes up into the woods near the end of F52 Head Banger and the beginning of F57. It is a little steep…
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H1 is a scenic, mostly shaded trail rated as a 2 to 3-Diamond by the Park, depending on direction and vehicle setup. It features a small rock ledge obstacle and serves as a two-way trail,…
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H30 is a park-rated 2-Diamond, two-way trail that winds through a heavily shaded section of forest on the 400-Side of the Park. The trail connects to both H1 and H28, making it a useful access…
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H28 Nate's Journey is a 2-Diamond, two-way connector trail on the 400-Side of Hot Springs Off-Road Park. Though short--just 0.1 miles--this trail plays an important role in connecting H5 to H1, H30, and H31, helping…
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F54 Village Roll is a connecting trail between F50 and F41. Coming from the F50 side you will be met with a climb up the hill and cross paths with F57. There are some larger…
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This is pretty much a connector trail on the other side of Mill Creek. You run directly into it and it has many level off-shoots for the adventurer. You can run it to the top…
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F56 is just a short trail connecting F50 to F54. It is mostly loose rock with a nice view of F52 Head Banger down below. It is somewhat narrow and near a steep drop-off, so…
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Muse Mountain is about 9 miles long in the National Forest. This trail is great to start your off-roading adventure into the Ouachita National Forest. Muse Mountain offers water crossings, camping, mud, and some light…
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Lash's loop is a main entrance for multiple trails: F19-Snake, F26-Gorge, F30-Can Opener, F38-Slammer, and F41-Compass Canyon. This trail is also the exit point for multiple trails: F20, F38, and F47. Therefore, this trail can…
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This is the main road that runs along the top ride of the east side of the park. Many of the trails start and begin off this road. Many of the advanced park trails are…
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This trail provides a fairly easy connection between the east and west sides of the park. It is one vehicle wide with plenty of places to pass since it is two-way traffic. On its eastern…
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F18 is a straight shot from F17 Lash's Loop up to F15 Tex Winder. It is a mild trail that is mostly dirt with a relatively steep grade that may be slick when wet. The…
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H4 is a short trail located on the 400-side of the park. This trail can be taken from H7 or H1. This trail is fairly easy with some washed-out/rutted-out middle section. If coming from H1…
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H43 Jim's Overlook is a 2-Diamond overlook trail located on the 400-Side of Hot Springs Off-Road Park. It's accessible via K6 Jaag'd Edge, H42, and Quartz Canyon, making it a popular destination for drivers exploring…
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This is the easy shortcut between the eastern side of the park and the main park entrance. It is a fairly easy trail but has a few washouts and off-camber sections. If you completed Rubicon…
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