Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lavaca, Arkansas

This road starts out as a maintained road and then changes to an unmaintained "right of way" road through private land. It then changes back to a maintained dirt road. There is a sign where…
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Devils Canyon trail is short, but worth the drive. The trail is out-and-back with plenty of primitive campsites if you are looking for a beautiful place to stay. The 1.14 mile trail ends with a…
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This is a nice 4 mile drive on a beautiful forest road. It's mostly a nice somewhat smooth gravel road till you get further down and it gets pretty rough so watch your speed. There's…
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In & Out Maintained Forest Road In The Ouachita National Forest In Arkansas. Primarily gravel with a few muddy spots and overgrown vegetation on both sides of the road. It's a nice quiet spot at…
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This trail begins as a road near private property but traverses through a wooded area of the Ozark National Forest. The south end may seem like it passes through someone's property, but it is a…
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This site is part of the RUSTIC Poteau Mountain Auto Tour and let me say the road is rough and long, but the views are something to behold. There was an old fire tower site…
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This section of trail on Poteau Mountain is a very rough section as you travel west. This trail starts at a pull-off for hiking, ATV, and horse trail. It continues west along more rough areas…
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This trail starts off on the east side of Highway 71 a few miles north of Waldron Arkansas. Waldron Arkansas has gas stations and a grocery store for last-minute items or fill up. The trail…
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White Rock Mountain is magnificent. Sitting at an elevation of 2,309 feet the hiking trails with their views and caves to explore are a sight to see. There are three ways to get to White…
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Shores Lake Road is the gateway to several different activities. One of which is the Campbell Cemetery boat launch and the second is Shores Lake where you can find state ran campsites. Mulberry River is…
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This is a wide, well-maintained, dirt road from the White Rock Mountain Area to Shores Lake. Shores Lake is an 82-acre lake and has hiking, camping, swim areas, restrooms, and a boat ramp. It is…
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The trail starts at a dispersed campsite and ends at a fork in the road. Going straight at the fork takes you to a mountaintop with cell towers. There is a gate here that could…
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Potato Knob is an easy gravel road with steep hill climbs and rolling hills. Beautiful scenic views that go on for miles. You can find an old homestead along this trail that leaves you to…
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This is a great loop trail off Freedom Road. Along the trail, there are a few more loop and side road options that would make the path longer or more difficult. Due to narrow and…
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This maintained gravel road has the west trailhead of Sugar Creek multi-use trails area at one end and White Oak Forest road at the other. This gravel road can be dusty when dry and messy…
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This trail starts at a very nice dispersed campsite and ends at another dispersed campsite. The end campsite has a rock fire ring and huge oak trees. This campsite has room for several vehicles and…
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Girard Road is a gravel road that passes by the Sugar Creek Multi-Use West Trailhead. This road is a maintained gravel road that is dusty when dry and can be messy when wet. Take Wilson…
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This gravel road travels the south side of Poteau Mountain. It begins at a fork in the road if going east and ends at a railroad track. Highway 28 is just past the tracks. The…
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Leaving a fork in the road that accesses a cell tower road, this trail west ends at a pull-off with an awesome view. This trail is fairly smooth with some steep areas, sharp curves, and…
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The route starts as a tidy ribbon of gravel that climbs and dips through thick timber, and it is common to spot deer slipping across the track. There is a large, well-fenced ranch called Lee…
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Radio Tower Road is all uphill and pretty smooth as far as gravel roads come. It's not a long trail as it's only 2.7 miles to the top. Once you reach the top you'll understand…
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White Rock Mountain is an amazing place to explore in the Ozarks because it's absolutely magnificent. Sitting at an elevation of 2,309 feet, it provides some of the most breathtaking views in Arkansas. It's also…
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Knopper's Ford, situated along Sugar Creek is a day-use facility built by the CCC. It is accessible by passenger cars or low-clearance vehicles. Knopper's Ford is popular with Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and Equestrian enthusiasts, as…
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This trail starts off Morgan Springs Road and ends on top of Walker Mountain in the Ouachita National Forest. This forest road is gravel and climbs in elevation. When you turn back east, the trail…
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This trail is a nice gravel road that can be messy when wet. This trail starts at a very nice dispersed campsite and heads east. The trail ends at a fork in the road. You…
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Leaving an awesome viewing spot and continuing down the west side of Poteau Mountain, this gravel road does not disappoint for views. As you wind your way down in elevation you will want to watch…
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Mostly maintained Gravel rd. Some washouts and rough rocky terrain. This trail starts at the intersection of Highway 23 and CO Road. 1003 and heads west towards white rock mountain. Has some self-rads that wine…
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Jack Creek Road is a natural surface road with gravel in some areas. Dispersed campsites and hiking areas are along this road. This road crosses Jack Creek. Buck Ridge Shooting Range is just off Jack…
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Short drive less than a mile in length but a great little cut-through as your making your way North or South in the Ouachita National Forest. It's short but has its own wonderful features as…
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The drive begins on smooth, well-graded gravel that carries you to a broad submerged bridge, but the moment you cross the river, the trail's tone changes. It narrows, brush leans in, and the surface breaks…
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