Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Nashville, Arkansas

Well maintained gravel roads travel through a beautiful landscape. The Grandview Prairie Auto Tour is a 10-mile route with 10 stops. Enjoy the drive along these gravel roads while learning about the area as you pass signs on the sides of the roads. Two small lakes are at the end of a couple of the r...
Learn more about Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA Auto Route

This maintained gravel road runs between Hempstead 14 Road and Highway 278. This forest area is on the eastern side of Rick Evans Grandview Prairie. Private land is on both sides of this county road. Beautiful views and wildlife can be seen in this area. Be aware of hunting seasons while in this are...
Learn more about Hempstead 307 Road

Sour Springs Road is a well graded gravel road two vehicles wide that is easy to drive even in a low clearance 2wd giving you remote access to Parker Creek campground and boat ramp. Or continue north deeper into the woods towards Rock Creek. This road passes along Arkansas Wildlife Management Area (...
Learn more about Sour Springs

Lake Greeson WMA is a leased land WMA, meaning hunters, trappers, and campers 16 years of age or older must purchase a Lake Greeson WMA leased lands permit (LLG) along with a free annual General Use Permit (WMP). Permits are available online https://www.agfc.com/wma/lake-greeson-wma/ , by clicking "...
Learn more about Buck Valley

Gravel road through farmland. One end is at Highway 355 and the other is at Nacatoch Ravines where you can continue to Columbus. There are no gates. This will join up with a trail that continues to Columbus. Expect muddy roads if wet. This trail can be dusty when dry.
Learn more about Highway 355 To Nacatoch Ravines

This dirt road can be muddy and rutted when wet. The South end is at a intersection ,that heading west, goes to Nacatoch Ravines Natural Area . The North end is at HWY 73 Intersection. Just across HWY 73 a road will go to Rick Evans Grandview Prairie. There is a old cemetery along this trail called ...
Learn more about Little Bridge Creek to HWY 73

This dirt and gravel road starts from Highway 70 and will dead end at Rock Creek. The roads can be muddy when wet and very dusty when dry. Most of this area is private property, so stay on the road and get your permits on the website. The ground is rough. This is in WEYCO private-owned land. There a...
Learn more about Rock Creek

Lake Greeson WMA is a leased land WMA, meaning hunters, trappers and campers 16 years of age or older must purchase a Lake Greeson WMA leased lands permit (LLG) along with a free annual General Use Permit (WMP). Permits are available online https://www.agfc.com/wma/lake-greeson-wma/ , by clicking "B...
Learn more about County Roads to Sour Springs

Lake Greeson WMA is a leased land WMA, meaning hunters, trappers, and campers 16 years of age or older must purchase a Lake Greeson WMA leased lands permit (LLG) along with a free annual General Use Permit (WMP). Permits are available online https://www.agfc.com/wma/lake-greeson-wma/ , by clicking "...
Learn more about County Road 55

Nacatoch Ravines Natural Area protects a continuum of plant communities that occur along the transition from the upland blackland prairies to the low bottomlands along the Little River. It contains one of the largest, and most intact, examples of mesic (moderately moist), dry-mesic, and dry upland f...
Learn more about Hempstead Road 421

These dirt and gravel roads can be muddy when wet and very dusty when dry. There are several bridged water crossings if it has recently rained. This is in WEYCO private-owned land. There are gates that may or may not be closed. You can apply for recreation permits at https://recreation.weyerhaeuser....
Learn more about Rock Steps Falls

This gravel road goes to Lake Greeson WMA and Newhope Arkansas. The road surface can be muddy when wet. The road is very dusty while dry. You can access Lake Greeson WMA which is a leased land WMA, meaning hunters, trappers, and campers 16 years of age or older must purchase a Lake Greeson WMA lease...
Learn more about Weyerhaeuser 25500

Rock Creek to Pine Ridge is a well graded gravel road two vehicles wide leading to the Rock Creek Camping area along Lake Greeson. This well-maintained road follows along Pine Ridge with incredible views of the Quachita Mountains to the north. This section of road can be driven in a low clearance 2w...
Learn more about Rock Creek to Pine Ridge

The Pond Creek East Side Route is an easy, scenic gravel drive through the Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge that is perfect for any skill level looking to explore the banks of the Cossatot River. Beginning just off Highway 59, this route follows River Road westward through a dense canopy of botto...
Learn more about Pond Creek East Side Route

Maintained gravel road in the Pond Creek Wildlife Management Area. Check out this site for rules and regulations. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/pond_creek/. A permit can be obtained online or in box at entry gates. It must be signed and with you. There is free camping in designated areas. Nature viewin...
Learn more about Pond Creek North Side Route

Pond Creek Wildlife Refuge and Bell Lake Access are maintained gravel roads. Roads can be sloppy when wet. Roads dead-end at gates and you have a tight turn around to backtrack. A permit is required and can be obtained online or at the entry gate--https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Pond_Creek/visit/permits....
Learn more about Bell Lake Access

This loose gravel road ends at the Little River. There is a boat ramp and dispersed camping on the riverside. Not far out of the small town of Fulton, Arkansas, this road provides beautiful views of the river, pasture, and plenty of livestock. This used to be a ferry site for Allen's Ferry. The Red...
Learn more about Allen's Ferry Road

This road is loose gravel and very dusty when dry. Some parts are very bumpy. Be aware of logging trucks running these roads. There are some nice inclines and curves in this area. Be mindful that at times gates may be closed for no admittance .
Learn more about Road 263 to HWY342

Loose Gravel roads with a few small stream crossings. Concrete bridges cover most of the streams that will be crossed. During heavy rain some areas could be blocked. There are some nice inclines and beautiful views in this area.
Learn more about Striking Snake Route

This trail offers a pleasant drive that begins in a healthy, mature forest and gradually climbs into areas of newer forest growth. The route is winding and includes several gentle ascents and descents, with patches of loose gravel that may require careful driving in places. After an intersection, th...
Learn more about 313 Road

This trail offers a pleasant drive that begins in a healthy, mature forest and gradually climbs into areas of newer forest growth. The route is winding and includes several gentle ascents and descents, with patches of loose gravel that may require careful driving in places. After an intersection, th...
Learn more about 313 Road

This trail is a scenic dual track that winds through forested terrain and features occasional rocky sections, gentle ascents, and descents. It passes through areas of logged forest and requires multiple stream crossings without bridges, which can become hazardous during or after heavy rain. A single...
Learn more about 31867

This trail begins as a smooth and enjoyable dual track that winds through a peaceful section of forest, offering a scenic and relaxing drive. However, the surroundings quickly change upon entering a logged area, where heavy machinery has left deep mud ruts that can become especially challenging to n...
Learn more about 31860

This trail is a relatively narrow, unmaintained dual track with a rocky surface, but it is easy and enjoyable to drive as it winds through dense forest. At the end of the trail, there is a possible dispersed campsite, along with a continuation into a tighter, narrower route that is best suited to co...
Learn more about 514200

This trail offers a pleasant drive that begins in a healthy, mature forest and gradually climbs into areas of newer forest growth. The route is winding and includes several gentle ascents and descents, with patches of loose gravel that may require careful driving in places. After an intersection, th...
Learn more about 313 Road

This trail is a scenic dual track that winds through forested terrain and features occasional rocky sections, gentle ascents, and descents. It passes through areas of logged forest and requires multiple stream crossings without bridges, which can become hazardous during or after heavy rain. A single...
Learn more about 31867

This trail begins as a smooth and enjoyable dual track that winds through a peaceful section of forest, offering a scenic and relaxing drive. However, the surroundings quickly change upon entering a logged area, where heavy machinery has left deep mud ruts that can become especially challenging to n...
Learn more about 31860

This trail is a relatively narrow, unmaintained dual track with a rocky surface, but it is easy and enjoyable to drive as it winds through dense forest. At the end of the trail, there is a possible dispersed campsite, along with a continuation into a tighter, narrower route that is best suited to co...
Learn more about 514200