Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Kennedy, Alabama

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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Warrior Cemetery Road is one of the "main" access roads for the Mulberry Fork WMA. The road is mostly graded gravel and is easily traversed with any 4WD and higher 2WD vehicles. There are several small lakes for fishing along the path and the historic Warrior Cemetery is near the end of the road. Th...
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An out and back trail offering access to Mulberry Fork WMA. There are opportunities for hunting, fishing, and photography, as well as a great lunch spot overlooking Bankhead Lake on the Black Warrior River at the end. There are several seasonal trails that are accessible from this trail.
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Black Cat Bottom is an easy-going, 3.8-mile off-road trail near Aberdeen, Mississippi, that is perfect for beginners and scenic cruisers looking for a relaxing drive through lush southern woodlands. Starting off State Highway 6, this flat route features a primarily dirt and gravel surface with a min...
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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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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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FS-707 / Bishop Road is in the Talladega National Forest. It also forms part of the northern edge of the Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). During hunting season, be aware of and respectful toward hunters who will likely be in the area. Additionally, only road-legal, “plated” vehicles are all...
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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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Serving as one of the main North-South routes, USFS 726, or Phalen Spur, runs through the heart of Oakmulgee WMA within the Talledega National Forest. USFS 726 is an easy ride, with most of the road being wide enough for two cars. Regularly maintained, Phalen Spur offers ample opportunity to take in...
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USFS 142, "Moody Bend", is an out-and-back trail in Bankhead National Forest. Moody Bend offers wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, and dispersed camping opportunities. There are two wildlife openings along the route and the entire route is part of the Payne Demonstration Area. There is an outdoor cl...
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While FS 723 is located in the Talladega National Forest, it’s also situated within the Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). During hunting season, be aware of and respectful toward hunters who will likely be in the area. Additionally, only road-legal, “plated” vehicles are allowed in this area...
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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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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...
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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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FS 700 sits within the Talladega National Forest, with the northern two-thirds of the route passing through the Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Only street-legal, "plated" vehicles are allowed on this route. The southern entry is paved but transitions to dirt upon entering the Talladega Na...
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FS 109 is a burned area within the Bankhead National Forest. The open forest features big potholes but also a beautiful, flowy road. Signs of ample conservation efforts are evident in the well-maintained pine stands. Unlike its counterpart, FS109A, this route is much smoother and receives far more r...
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National Forest Road 121 is a long, flowy road with deep washboard sections, including a particularly brutal paved portion. The area offers ample opportunities for hunting and gathering. Due to the road's condition, be prepared for a rough ride. Remember to tread lightly and always pack in and pack ...
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This trail is by the cell tower, and is another way that used to fully take you up to the cell tower. This is now a dead-end trail, but it does have a lot of dirt bike trails around it. This trail is all deep in the woods with some tight areas to go around trees. The trail is somewhat overgrown at t...
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FS213, also known as Ridge Road, branches off FS203 and provides a scenic and functional route through the Bankhead National Forest. This single-lane, two-track gravel road winds through areas of active forest management, with multiple cut units that offer access for hunting, birdwatching, and other...
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Trail 300 Main is a practical and accessible route that connects to many one-way trails in the 300-series system. At the start, there is a bridge and creek where you can stop and explore the area on foot. Its manageable terrain and well-maintained width make it an ideal starting point for exploring ...
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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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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 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

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

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

FS 109 is a burned area within the Bankhead National Forest. The open forest features big potholes but also a beautiful, flowy road. Signs of ample conservation efforts are evident in the well-maintained pine stands. Unlike its counterpart, FS109A, this route is much smoother and receives far more r...
Learn more about Grindstone Road - FS 109