Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Mansfield, Arkansas

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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Walker Mountain Forest gravel road starts this trail and takes you to a deer camp on a dead-end road. This gravel road is narrow with steep drop-offs on the right-hand side and widens at halfway…
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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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This trail offers a scenic but rugged drive through a rural area where it passes small holdings and stretches of private land with grazing livestock on green pastures. The road is wet, potholed, and uneven…
Learn more about Jones Creek Road

This trail offers a scenic and winding route through a lush, green forest, particularly vibrant after seasonal rains. It crosses several streams and features numerous offshoots that may lead to potential dispersed camping areas. The…
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This trail offers a scenic but narrow and uneven drive along a ridgeline that skirts the mountainside. The surface is wet and potholed in places, making for a bumpy ride that may require slower speeds.…
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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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This gravel forest road passes several dispersed campsites. Some dispersed campsites are large with room for several vehicles. The gravel road is well-driven and can have rough spots along the way. If the road is…
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This trail is divided into two contrasting sections. The first half is a smooth and well-maintained gravel road with numerous side tracks that may lead to dispersed campsites, making for an easy and enjoyable drive.…
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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…
Learn more about Girard Road to White Oak Road

This trail is a relatively wide gravel route that can be rough in sections due to potholes and exposed rocks, the result of frequent rainfall and regular use by local landowners. It crosses several shallow…
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This trial leaves an awesome dispersed campsite and ends at Nella Road. Several dispersed campsites are along this trail. This gravel forest road can be messy when wet but is well-driven. Water crossing and rough…
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This trail starts off Walker Mountain Road and ends at Champ Road. There are areas for dispersed camping in this area. Beautiful views and wildlife can be seen. Some sections of this gravel forest road…
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This gravel forest road starts at a fork at Buffalo Road and ends at Highway 71. The views in this part of the Ouachita National Forest are awesome. There are dispersed campsites along this trail.…
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This trail starts at Champ Road and ends on a narrow single-track dead end. There is an awesome dispersed campsite at the point you turn right on the single track. Champ Road is a gravel…
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This track starts on the west side of the Ouachita National Forest off Highway 71. It will take you east into the forest and to a pond and dispersed campsite. This section of forest is…
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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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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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This track continues east into the Ouachita National Forest from Highway 71. It will take you further east into the forest. This section of forest is not traveled as much as some of the more…
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This trail is a smooth and well-maintained gravel road that offers a pleasant and easy drive through scenic forested terrain. It appears to receive little traffic, making for a quiet and enjoyable experience. Unlike many…
Learn more about Terrapin Creek Road

This trail follows a rugged and rocky path alongside a river, offering a scenic but bumpy drive with wet sections that may require careful navigation. The route includes a bridge crossing over the river, where…
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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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