Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Mountain Grove, Missouri

Big Gulch (FS 497) is a semi-maintained gravel, transitioning to natural coarse gravel and dirt, forest service road within Mark Twain National Forest, Willow Springs Unit. The road begins at the Douglas County Road 160, heading north into a large logging area along the hilltop, where views are plen...
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Jog It is a quick and relatively easy trail for most rigs that have high clearance and all-terrain/mud-terrain tires. This trail has loose terrain and a climb that will require just a bit of offroading skills. Make sure to be mindful of others on the trail and please keep the trails clean for others...
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This trail is exactly what it's named a cut thru still a fun scenic trail but it gives you quick access without having to go all the way around! With just a few of these cuts in the park they're good to know and can save you some time on your trip!
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This is an absolutely beautiful trail featuring loose rocks and some mild obstacles. Although it's a bit longer of a trail it's truly an enjoyable relaxing experience taking you deep into the trees and surrounding you with nature. Please be mindful of others and do your part with keeping the trail c...
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Bunny is an offshoot trail located amongst the "turkey" area of the park. Although it's a rather easy trail it still has beautiful scenery and lots of opportunities to check out the surrounding challenges. Make sure to be mindful of traffic and make sure to keep the trails clean.
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This is the main feature of the "Big Cat" sections. This trail features mud washouts and some fun mild obstacles. There is absolutely beautiful scenery as you make your way around the property border of the park. Be mindful not to cross out of the park's boundary while doing this trail.
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Big Cat Access is another simple cut-through trail. Although it features a washout, it isn't big enough to be much of an issue for most vehicles with high clearance. The trail is short but sweet, taking you from the main entrance to "Big Cat". Enjoy the trails in the area, and make sure to keep the ...
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This trail is an easier part of the big cat sections. This particular one is an easy cut-through trail that gets you across the field to the other side. This trail has no particular obstacles or challenges. It is easy with open space for camping, lunch, or just to relax and get some space away from ...
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This loop is very fun for the kids to run laps on. The trail is easy and mellow with a few little "challenges" along the way. Located centrally in the park gives you a chance to relax and let them wear themselves out. With rain and other weather it can change the track so make sure to check it out b...
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Truck Wash is a moderate trail offering some deep rutted-out washouts to test your suspension with. Although you can work around them it's unlikely that in a full-size vehicle you will be able to dodge them so be smart when deciding to start this trail! Please keep the trail clean.
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This trail is your main road for accessing different areas within the park. Please follow the signs designating areas where you can camp and also speed limits while some areas may have young riders terrain varies on the trail with some sections being washed out and a bit more difficult to navigate.
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This is a rock-notch in between pass-throughs to test articulation/vehicle pivoting skills. Recommended high clearance/larger tires.
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This trail consists of absolutely breathtaking scenery taking you through some wash outs and soft terrain that will require your attention. Make sure to not get stuck in any of the softer sections. Please be mindful of others on this trail a few other trails spur off from this one!
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This trail is a fun challenge allowing your vehicle to push its suspension and really work your way out of the soft washouts enjoy the scenery and beautiful surroundings keep in mind soft terrain and depth of the washouts some can be pretty deep and weather can cause massive changes!
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Big Cat Upper is another access trail for Big Cat with little obstacles and easy terrain. Make sure to check out the scenery and open space for camping lunch or just to take a break. Please make sure to do your part helping keep the park clean for everyone's enjoyment.
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This cabin access trail is the easiest direct way to check out the old cabin in the woods! The cabin is a relic amongst the park dating back farther than most of us have been alive so make sure to stop by and check it out! Ask about staying in the cabin overnight for an extra spooky camp experience!
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This MX Track makes for an awesome time although it is suggested to be done on motorcycles if you're going to use the track so please be respectful of Tim's efforts to keep up with it. This track takes a lot of effort to build and maintain. The track features whoop sections and jumps with nice strai...
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Part of the "heavens stairs" collection of trails L1 is by far one of the easier ways to the top of the hill featuring only loose terrain and a steep grade makes it an ideal spot to get good eyes on the action going on around you on other trails.
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This trail is the easiest of the options for going up Heavens Stairs. Although featuring optional obstacles this section allows you to make it up to the top with minimal issues. The trail is still very steep and loose but not really as rugged as the surrounding sections. Make sure to be mindful of o...
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This fun beautiful trail was named after our dear friends @ OnX featuring some of the best spaces for camping with your buddies and enjoying some absolutely beautiful scenery located in the north section of the park. It's not the most difficult by any means but it sure is very enjoyable.
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Big Gulch (FS 497) is a semi-maintained gravel, transitioning to natural coarse gravel and dirt, forest service road within Mark Twain National Forest, Willow Springs Unit. The road begins at the Douglas County Road 160, heading north into a large logging area along the hilltop, where views are plen...
Learn more about Big Gulch - FS 497

Jog It is a quick and relatively easy trail for most rigs that have high clearance and all-terrain/mud-terrain tires. This trail has loose terrain and a climb that will require just a bit of offroading skills. Make sure to be mindful of others on the trail and please keep the trails clean for others...
Learn more about Jog It

This trail is exactly what it's named a cut thru still a fun scenic trail but it gives you quick access without having to go all the way around! With just a few of these cuts in the park they're good to know and can save you some time on your trip!
Learn more about Cut Through

This is an absolutely beautiful trail featuring loose rocks and some mild obstacles. Although it's a bit longer of a trail it's truly an enjoyable relaxing experience taking you deep into the trees and surrounding you with nature. Please be mindful of others and do your part with keeping the trail c...
Learn more about Turkey

Big Gulch (FS 497) is a semi-maintained gravel, transitioning to natural coarse gravel and dirt, forest service road within Mark Twain National Forest, Willow Springs Unit. The road begins at the Douglas County Road 160, heading north into a large logging area along the hilltop, where views are plen...
Learn more about Big Gulch - FS 497

Jog It is a quick and relatively easy trail for most rigs that have high clearance and all-terrain/mud-terrain tires. This trail has loose terrain and a climb that will require just a bit of offroading skills. Make sure to be mindful of others on the trail and please keep the trails clean for others...
Learn more about Jog It

This trail is exactly what it's named a cut thru still a fun scenic trail but it gives you quick access without having to go all the way around! With just a few of these cuts in the park they're good to know and can save you some time on your trip!
Learn more about Cut Through

This is an absolutely beautiful trail featuring loose rocks and some mild obstacles. Although it's a bit longer of a trail it's truly an enjoyable relaxing experience taking you deep into the trees and surrounding you with nature. Please be mindful of others and do your part with keeping the trail c...
Learn more about Turkey