Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Lillie, Louisiana

North Shore Drive travels along the northeast side of Corny Lake. This is a gravel road with a few potholes but maintained and car passable. This route ends at Corney Lake Dam and a primitive camping area. There are fishing opportunities and a pit toilet along this route. The Corney Lake Unit includ...
Learn more about North Shore Drive on Corney Lake

This maintained gravel road passes through the Kisatchie National Forest of Louisiana's Caney Ranger District. Visitors to this Ranger District can enjoy a wide variety of recreation opportunities. Picnicking, camping, hiking and biking, boating, and fishing are a few of the activities available at...
Learn more about 911 Colquitt

Maintained gravel roads in this section of the Kisatchie National Forest go to Turkey Trot Campground and a big circle dead end. Turkey Trot Camp should expect very primitive camping. Designated as a hunter's camp means it is only maintained during hunting season. They are, however, open year-roun...
Learn more about Turkey Trot in the Kisatchie

Nicely maintained gravel roads that will pass 2 cemeteries and end at an old homesite. Both cemeteries have headstones from the 1800s. The homesite only has the concrete steps remaining to show it use to exist. These roads circle through the Kisatchie National Forest with awesome views of pine stand...
Learn more about Circle Through the Past in Kisatchie

Section 10 of The Arkansas Overlanding Route. A mix of pavement, gravel, and dirt that can be muddy and slick in areas when wet. This leads to many dispersed camping areas and Old Calion Lock and Dam. There is a full hookup area at The Calion Lock and Dam with flush toilets. You will pass several pr...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 10 - Old Calion Lock and Dam

Ricker Road is a hidden gem nestled in the scenic landscapes of Calion, Arkansas. This off-road trail offers a delightful mix of rugged terrain and picturesque views, making it a perfect choice for both seasoned off-roaders and adventurous beginners looking to explore the area's natural beauty. Thi...
Learn more about Ricker Road

This trail contains pavement, dirt, and gravel. It leaves the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge Lock and Dam access area and ends at Moro State Park. This is the final section of the TrailHawk Loop. This section can have messy areas when wet. Watch for wildlife and logging trucks in some areas. Th...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 27

This is Section 12 of The Arkansas Overland Route. Deep graveled roads with potholes and water crossing after rain. Ending at HWY 160, a right turn will take you towards Moro State Park. There are dispersed camping areas along this trail, some big enough for group camping.
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 12 - Dead End but Fresh Beginning

These are gravel roads that are dusty when dry and can be nasty when wet. They seem well maintained, and there is awesome scenery. Watch for farm equipment on the roads and cattle. This is the first section of The TrailHawk Loop, Section 14 of The Arkansas Overland Route. This section starts the hea...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 14 - The Beginning

This is a mix of Pavement, dirt, and gravel. Some areas can be nasty when wet. Some areas can become flooded. Some areas have ruts. This trail ends at Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge Lock and Dam Access. There are restrooms and camping in this area. There is Access to the Ouachita River.
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 26

This is Section 11 of The Arkansas Overland Route. This section is gravel and dirt roads and ends at a deer camp. The road continues on, but after rain, it is all mud and a narrow track. After and during rains, these roads can be messy and have water across them. Some washed-out holes can be deep, s...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 11 - County Road 30 and 32

Jackson Parish Line Trail runs near the Jackson Parish/Lincoln Parish line. This trail is gravel and dirt roads with very shallow ruts. This trail has beautiful views of rolling hills and also the dense forest. It is a great wildlife-spotting trail. Towards the end of the trail, there are a few wood...
Learn more about Jackson Parish Line Trail

The Champagnolle Creek Loop is a well-maintained dirt road with some uneven and rutted sections. While the road is easily passable during normal weather, the high river level makes the road impassable at times. Along this route, expect mild traffic, especially during prime fishing and hunting season...
Learn more about Champagnolle Creek Loop

This route starts on Jake Anding Road and turns left onto Olive Grove Road. This trail contains mud holes and the red dirt roads are very slick when wet. This trail has beautiful views but has private property on both sides of the road so don't go off on any of the side trails. This trail is very fu...
Learn more about Jake Anding Trail

These maintained dirt and gravel parish roads will take you through pine thickets, swamps, and a forestry runway. Take your time enjoying the historic Olive Grove Cemetery before traveling Fox Trot Road. Halfway through the adventure, you'll find a forestry dirt runway. You'll see the Eros water tow...
Learn more about Fox Camp Road

These are gravel and dirt roads that can be muddy and have ruts when wet. This route goes to the Pine Island Boat Ramp and Recreation Area. Some areas of the road could flood, so travel with caution. Some mud holes can be deep enough to cause front-end damage if hit too fast. There is water access t...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 20

This is a well-maintained dirt road with a few campsites along the way. This road leads through the Moro Big Pine WMA and there are several horseshoe lakes in the surrounding areas. It is very common to see wildlife such as hogs, turkeys, deer, and occasionally bears. This road can be very dusty dur...
Learn more about Potlach Road

Section 9 of The Arkansas Overland Route contains a mix of pavement, gravel, and dirt. Great views with a mix of Arkansas backroads. This section can have slick and muddy areas. Some areas can flood during heavy rains. This section ends at Norphlet and leads to many more. This is a quaint little tow...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 9 - Norphlet Trek

This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in the area. This area of the Kisatchie has a number of private in-holdings as well a...
Learn more about 829 Road, Kisatchie NF

This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in the area. This area of the Kisatchie has a number of private in-holdings as well a...
Learn more about Butler Circle

Jackson Parish Line Trail runs near the Jackson Parish/Lincoln Parish line. This trail is gravel and dirt roads with very shallow ruts. This trail has beautiful views of rolling hills and also the dense forest. It is a great wildlife-spotting trail. Towards the end of the trail, there are a few wood...
Learn more about Jackson Parish Line Trail

The Champagnolle Creek Loop is a well-maintained dirt road with some uneven and rutted sections. While the road is easily passable during normal weather, the high river level makes the road impassable at times. Along this route, expect mild traffic, especially during prime fishing and hunting season...
Learn more about Champagnolle Creek Loop

This route starts on Jake Anding Road and turns left onto Olive Grove Road. This trail contains mud holes and the red dirt roads are very slick when wet. This trail has beautiful views but has private property on both sides of the road so don't go off on any of the side trails. This trail is very fu...
Learn more about Jake Anding Trail

This is a well-maintained dirt road with a few campsites along the way. This road leads through the Moro Big Pine WMA and there are several horseshoe lakes in the surrounding areas. It is very common to see wildlife such as hogs, turkeys, deer, and occasionally bears. This road can be very dusty dur...
Learn more about Potlach Road

Jackson Parish Line Trail runs near the Jackson Parish/Lincoln Parish line. This trail is gravel and dirt roads with very shallow ruts. This trail has beautiful views of rolling hills and also the dense forest. It is a great wildlife-spotting trail. Towards the end of the trail, there are a few wood...
Learn more about Jackson Parish Line Trail

The Champagnolle Creek Loop is a well-maintained dirt road with some uneven and rutted sections. While the road is easily passable during normal weather, the high river level makes the road impassable at times. Along this route, expect mild traffic, especially during prime fishing and hunting season...
Learn more about Champagnolle Creek Loop

This route starts on Jake Anding Road and turns left onto Olive Grove Road. This trail contains mud holes and the red dirt roads are very slick when wet. This trail has beautiful views but has private property on both sides of the road so don't go off on any of the side trails. This trail is very fu...
Learn more about Jake Anding Trail

This is a well-maintained dirt road with a few campsites along the way. This road leads through the Moro Big Pine WMA and there are several horseshoe lakes in the surrounding areas. It is very common to see wildlife such as hogs, turkeys, deer, and occasionally bears. This road can be very dusty dur...
Learn more about Potlach Road