Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Mississippi Valley State University, Mississippi

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Delta NF, Sunflower WMA Access Road

This is a main access road to Sunflower Wildlife Management Area on the Delta National Forest unit north of Vicksburg. The road is atop a levee, and is flat and featureless, but leads towards a…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Kings Point Island

You can only reach Kings Point Island via Ferry. Begin your trip on Kings Point Ferry Road, which at the beginning consists of both gravel and asphalt, but don't let the asphalt fool you, it's…
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Total Miles
23.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Bienville Scenic Trail

This is a scenic trail that goes north/south through the Bienville National Forest and some private land northeast of Jackson, MS. It's perfect for a short afternoon drive away from the busy city life. This…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Beinville NF (Lena to Laurel)

This trail is in the Beinville National Forest and it's all hard packed gravel from Hillsboro Ludlow Road to Highway 13 just North of Morton city limits. It has tons of turns that you can…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Witch Dance Hill

This trail is an old gravel road. Nothing technical, but offers peaceful scenery. There isn't a lot of traffic, so you can take your time. This road runs through the Tombigbee National Forest.
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 18

Gravel and dirt roads that can be dusty when dry. Some pavement is in this section. These roads can be muddy and slick with possible ruts when wet. Some areas can be flooded. This section…
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Total Miles
33.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 21 - Haus SP

This is a mix of pavement and gravel. Some sections can be messy when wet. This route takes you to Haus State Park. There are full hookup sites, tent sites, and cabin rentals. This is…
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Total Miles
33.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 22

Gravel roads that can be muddy after or during rains. There is some pavement. This is a short loop from Haus SP to HWY 82. There is a railroad track along some of this trail.…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 23

This is a gravel road that can be nasty when wet. This goes into the Upper Ouachita Wilderness area. There will be a sign with a permit box before entering the area. This road can…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp

The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 19

This is a mix of gravel and pavement. The gravel can be messy when wet. This goes to Crosset Harbor RV Park. There is camping, a boat ramp, and restrooms. This section ends at the…
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Total Miles
13.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 24

This is a mix of Pavement, dirt, and gravel. It contains a dead end and a route to Bastrop where a bite to eat and restock on supplies can be made. Some sections can be…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 25

Pavement, gravel, and dirt make up this section of the trail. This section goes out on a little island with beautiful homes and into the wilderness with a lot of dirt roads. Leaving Louisiana, this…
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Total Miles
33.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi