Beginner Off-Road Trails Near McAlester, Oklahoma

This is an easy way up the mountain for rigs of all sizes. There are some great lookout areas off the side of this mountain. Watch for wildlife while headed up; you never know when…
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The dirt trail runs parallel to the boundary fence of a private land parcel in rural Oklahoma, cutting through a mix of open prairie and lightly wooded areas. The trail itself is about 8 to…
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True Grit RV Park is a great place to stay if you need RV hookups. The road between the RV park and off-road park is paved, so don't worry about wearing out those sticky tires.…
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This route is a mix of maintained gravel roads to Level B, non-maintained gravel roads. The trail is easy when dry but has multiple flash flood warnings so we would not recommend after/during rain. We…
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This is a 36-mile unpaved trail offering hilltop views. This series of forestry roads wind through the Honobia Creek Wildlife Management Area in southeast Oklahoma. Start off of Indian Route 144 at north entrance, the…
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This trail is the Main Loop trail around the border of Gruber ORV Park. It is the easiest trail in the park and begins and ends near the entrance to the park. It has multiple…
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Great trail that makes a loop, can do it over and over again! Several other trails branch off to other areas of the park. This is a relatively easy ride, but several tight squeezes between…
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Easy terrain, wide enough for a full-size vehicle, widens out halfway through, then single vehicle again. This trail begins in the powerline area and finishes at the county road that runs through the park. Fun…
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This is an easy and well maintained gravel road that cuts through the Quachita Wildlife Management Area near Muse, Oklahoma. Can be traveled in either direction, and you can access other activities along this route,…
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Lenox Ridge Road is a mountain road that runs through the Quachita National Forest from Billy Creek campground to Oklahoma scenic Highway 1. The road is maintained with dirt and gravel, and signs are posted…
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This long, scenic trail winds through a mix of terrain and throws just about everything at you--unmaintained gravel, rocky ridgelines, muddy sections, soft sand, and a fair share of climbs and drops. It's a bumpy…
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This trail twists through the forest in a winding route that remains unmaintained and was extremely muddy when we drove it in May 2025. Several creek crossings break up the route, and the muddy patches…
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This trail is consistently muddy and may present a challenge for some vehicles, especially in the deeper sections. It's largely unmaintained, with rough, rocky stretches that add to the difficulty. As you approach the large…
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Beginning as a narrow and winding route through a dense forest, the trail quickly does not seem to be used frequently. Early in the journey, you will cross a bridge situated beside an old railway…
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This trail is fairly well maintained and wider than many of the larger routes in the Wildlife Management Area, with a smoother gravel surface that makes for a more relaxed drive. It doesn't appear to…
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Leaving the state park, the route threads through lakeside suburbs before shaking itself free of pavement and turning into a stretch of loose gravel that rattles beneath the tires. Potholes and washboard patches jostle the…
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This unmaintained trail has a bit of everything--rocky ledges, steady climbs and descents, long muddy sections, and a few creek fords along the way. It's an enjoyable drive, but after heavy rain, it can become…
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The route begins on a stretch of well-graded loose gravel that occasionally shakes occupants with small washboard ridges but generally rolls along easily. It meanders past tidy farmhouses and grassy fields, giving drivers plenty to…
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This trail begins with a smooth and easy drive, but conditions change quickly. As you continue, the route becomes more challenging with frequent climbs and descents, deep mud, and large puddles scattered throughout. Progress slows…
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The route is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and meanders through rolling farmland and pockets of thick woodland that easily rank among the prettiest corners of the state, and the scenery may have you…
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The track starts out with loose gravel that chatters beneath the tires, then ripples into stretches of washboard and the odd pothole to keep drivers alert. It rises and falls across patchworked farmland, threading between…
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The South Burnt Cabin Road runs through the Wildlife Management Area, shifting in character as you travel it. The approaches at either end are gravel, generally smooth but dotted with potholes that keep speeds low.…
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This trail follows a maintained gravel road that can be a bit bumpy in spots, but it winds through the forest and makes for a peaceful, scenic drive. Several side trails split off along the…
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"Tall Cedar," also known as Forest Service Road 6014, is a scenic passage nestled in the lush expanses of Le Flore County, Oklahoma, within the Ouachita National Forest. This 2.5-mile trail is an easy traverse,…
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Tram Ridge, also known as Forest Service Road 6018, is a scenic trail nestled in the Ouachita National Forest. Historically, the area is rich in natural beauty and has been a site for outdoor enthusiasts…
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Forest Service Trail A45, affectionately known as West Kelly Trail, is a captivating journey through the dense, lush forests of the Ouachita National Forest in southeastern Oklahoma. Situated just north of the majestic Winding Stair…
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This trail is in the Ouachita Wildlife Management Area. At 6.5 miles, be ready to spend a good one to two hours on the trail. This trail is very rough, with rocks varying in size…
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This trail links a few different forest roads together to end at an amazing open camp area with room for several rigs and easy access to the glover river. It has several small water crossings…
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This off-road trail leads adventurers to a creek along narrow, wet UTV pathways. The route appears to be poorly maintained, featuring rocky, off-camber sections with relatively steep ascents and descents. It passes over several beautiful…
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Upper Tram Trail, known locally as A52, is a picturesque trail set in the heart of the Ouachita National Forest. This trail is steeped in the area's rich history and offers an accessible route suitable…
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