Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lafontaine, Kansas

The road begins as a narrow, twisting ribbon of rough gravel, its ruts rattling the rig while it drops toward a series of shallow stream crossings where mud can linger long after a storm. Once…
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The track doubles as an access road for local farmers and crews who service the nearby wind turbines, so it stays in decent shape, though corrugations and the occasional pothole still jolt the suspension. After…
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The route runs over generally well-graded gravel, though frequent corrugations and scattered bumps keep the suspension working. A couple of concrete fords carry the track over shallow rivers, and you will likely meet a steady…
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This lane is narrower than most main routes, and while the gravel is generally well-groomed, rocky patches and washboard bumps keep the ride lively on its winding stretches. It rolls past a handful of farmhouses,…
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The road rolls out as a fairly well-kept ribbon of gravel, but the steady traffic of ranch trucks has carved in corrugations and pocked it with potholes, so expect a bit of shake and rattle.…
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The track is a seldom-traveled ribbon of loose gravel;about halfway in, a slick hairpin drops toward the river, where the crossing proves deeper than it looks, and the base is nothing more than soft mud…
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The drive begins on well-graded gravel that rolls smoothly beneath the tires, but short stretches of loose rock and washboard keep you from switching off entirely. A sturdy bridge carries you over a small creek…
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The track curves lazily in places yet stays mostly straight, its gravel surface interrupted only by the odd washboard ripple or pothole. As you ease past isolated homesteads, a few scattered trees line the way,…
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This gravel back road twists and turns across gentle terrain, its surface generally smooth yet interrupted by the occasional washboard, pothole, or drainage ditch. A stand of trees appears as you ease past scattered homesteads,…
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This gravel backroad stays in decent shape for most of the year, though it ripples with light corrugations and hides the occasional pothole. Late-May rains turn stretches slick and muddy, so four-wheel drive is handy…
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This back road is a shade narrower than the surrounding routes, but its loose-gravel surface stays smooth primarily, broken only by the odd stretch of washboard or a stray pothole. It slips past a lone…
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The road is a broad, well-groomed strip of gravel that rolls almost effortlessly across open grassland. Corrugations and potholes are rare, so the ride stays smooth for long stretches. Expect a steady flow of ranch…
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Most of this route snakes through the hills as a single-lane strip of rough, rocky gravel, bouncing over washboard ridges and splashing through a handful of shallow streams. A few miles from the end, it…
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The track is largely well-graded, yet gentle climbs and drops add a little variety, and the sharper bends carry washboard ridges that rattle through the chassis. On either side, open fields give way to nodding…
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The route runs mostly straight across well-graded gravel, though it bends just enough to keep things interesting and crosses over a broad concrete bridge spanning the creek. Shallow corrugations, scattered potholes, and late-May mud remind…
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The trail squeezes into a single lane and mixes slick mud with loose rock almost from the start. A short stretch of smooth gravel encourages a little extra speed, but the road soon crests and…
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The track squeezes into a single lane of muddy, rock-strewn gravel that rises and dips over a handful of short climbs and drops. Tight, twisting corners keep you on your toes, and a few shallow…
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This back road runs a little tighter than its neighbors, yet the gravel surface is primarily smooth, apart from the occasional washboard patch or pothole. Because the route cuts through open-range cattle country, you will…
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The route is a single-lane track, its hard-packed dirt quickly turning to sticky clay whenever it rains. Midway along, a tight creek crossing waits; the banks drop away more sharply than they appear from above,…
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This route was created to honor Big Brutus. 90 Miles of adventure through local towns around Brutus. 90% of this trail is gravel road. 5% mud after some rain. This route will show a lot…
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The road keeps a mostly straight course, bending just enough to break the monotony, but the surface dips and heaves and is uneven in sections that make the vehicle sway, so easing off the throttle…
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Lake Road is a graded rock road that is a quiet and peaceful drive to the lake at John Redmond Reservoir. This looked like a great spot for fishing or a picnic. There is no…
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This 2 1/2 mile Trail takes you through the Otter Creek ORV area. The trail is mostly flat, with a few slight elevation changes, and some mud holes that can get deep; however, they are…
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The Inner trail connects with the main trail throughout the area. This trail is dirt with relatively shallow mud holes, rutted out tracks. This trail gets extremely muddy and slick with the rain. Most of…
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Lake Rd (west fork) is a graded rock road that forks off to the west for lake access. This was another a great spot for fishing or a picnic. There is a lot of native…
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The road starts out as loose gravel that is reasonably well-kept, though the corrugations and potholes left by recent rain and steady ranch traffic will keep you alert. Most of the drive runs straight across…
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The path quickly narrows into a muddy ribbon across open range, so you'll pass through several cattle gates and might spot cows lingering on the roadway, drawn by the sound of your engine. Occasional oil…
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This narrow gravel track weaves through open range, its surface slick and deeply rutted after rain. You'll cross several cattle gates and may find inquisitive cows lingering on the path, so keep your speed in…
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The route rolls out as a loose-gravel back road that is generally sound but still rattled by washboard ridges and potholes left behind by recent storms and the trucks that rumble through. Long, straight stretches…
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This route winds through fenced fields where cattle graze behind fences rather than roaming free. Sections of the path are smooth and compacted, while other stretches give way to loose gravel and can be rocky.…
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