Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Nortonville, Kansas

The Kickapoo Trail offers a relaxing and scenic off-road experience in northeast Kansas, perfect for riders looking to enjoy a leisurely ride through nature without too much difficulty. Located near Kickapoo in Brown County, this…
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Easy gravel road around Brown State Fishing Lake with small spurs around the lake to camp and fish. Camping and fishing are free. A couple of pit toilets around the lake and campfire rings at…
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Parkstone Drive weaves along the Missouri river bottoms following the Corps of Engineers levee system. It's a well-maintained gravel drive with private property on each side. This route ends and begins at Missouri Conservation areas…
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Riverbreaks is a gravel road that climbs from the Missouri River bottoms turning onto Quebec Road. It is well-maintained gravel but can become soft and muddy after heavy rains. 4WD is recommended when visiting this…
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Nodaway River drive follows along the Nodaway River to the confluence of the Missouri River. It connects the Missouri conservation areas of Honey Creek and Monkey Mountain. It's an easy-going gravel road passing through mostly…
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Bob Brown Conservation area is located west of Forest City Missouri in the Missouri River bottoms and is a wide well maintained gravel road. This is a great area for migratory bird watching, hunting and…
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Monkey Mountain follows along the edge of Honey Creek Conservation area before crossing the Nodaway River. Crossing into Holt County Holt 325 road climbs quickly along the Monkey Mountain Conservation area ending at MO U.…
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This trail in Worthwine Island California is an easy gravel road that leads from MO K turning off to Road 392 to Missouri Conservation area Worthwine Island along the Missouri River. Worthwine Island provides good…
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Approaching from the south, this trail ranks among the most scenic routes in Eastern Kansas. It follows mostly well-maintained gravel that can become thick in spots, presenting a challenge for cyclists or bikers. The sublime…
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This trail follows a very well-maintained gravel road that remains mostly smooth as it winds through a hilly landscape. Drivers will navigate numerous ascents and descents, with occasional rocky or bumpy sections demanding attention. There…
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This trail follows a well-maintained gravel road that remains arrow-straight primarily, with a few gentle climbs and drops along its length. If you approach from the south, you'll encounter a steep descent demanding careful steering.…
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The trail follows a well-maintained gravel road running along a ridgeline, providing expansive views of the surrounding hills. Scattered farming infrastructure and a few cattle are visible, but most of the route passes through an…
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This section represents the trail's most technical challenges, though you can bypass it by remaining on the main artery route. Despite its short length, this narrow path sees little use and receives no maintenance. You'll…
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This trail follows a narrow ribbon of smooth gravel that occasionally gives way to rocky patches, winding through a dense forest flanked by a sea of open fields. You'll likely spot deer browsing along the…
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This trail is fairly narrow, with smooth, well-maintained sections giving way to rocky, muddy stretches. It winds through rolling hills, rising and falling over gentle ascents and descents before crossing a small stream. Alongside the…
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This trail is as sublime as the trail before it and unfolds over well-maintained gravel, showing few potholes or bumps as it winds through green rolling hills with gentle ascents and descents. Scattered farms and…
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This run of dusty, narrow gravel rolls out mostly smooth, though the surface ripples with a few corrugated stretches that keep speeds in check. It bends past a handful of houses and skirts the edge…
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The trail stays mostly smooth as it winds through rolling hills and crosses a charming bridge near its center. Composed of well-maintained gravel, the route features gentle ascents and descents with open views of the…
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The trail remains mostly smooth, with only a few corrugated patches near the main intersection. This well-maintained gravel road undulates over rolling hills, presenting gentle climbs and descents that open into wide vistas. Travelers should…
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The trail remains mostly smooth and well-maintained, although a few corrugated sections appear where it intersects other tracks and a paved road. It runs straight through open fields, passing picturesque farmhouses and rolling hills that…
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The trail follows a narrow ribbon of dusty gravel that remains mostly smooth as it winds through open farmland and passes several farmhouses. Along the way, it crosses a paved road, providing access to two…
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This trail is sublime, unfolding over well-maintained gravel that shows few potholes or bumps as it winds through green rolling hills with gentle ascents and descents. Scattered farms dot the landscape, and the route crosses…
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The trail is a smooth, narrow gravel path with few corrugations or bumps, winding through farmland with minimal local traffic. The route features gentle ascents and descents as it crosses rolling hills. There are no…
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The trail follows a narrow, dusty gravel surface that remains mostly straight while incorporating a few climbs and descents. Along the way, travelers cross two bridges, one rated for three tons and another for ten…
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This trail is an off-shoot of the original Riverside Dirt Trail and can be used to access three possible campsites and multiple fishing spots. Trees surround this section of the trail, which can be used…
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This trail winds through a heavily treed landscape where the gravel surface stays buttery smooth for the most part, punctuated by a few gentle climbs and descents. Along the way, you'll cross several shallow rivers…
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This trail begins on a narrow, well-maintained track that climbs steadily into the hills and intersects a section of the Flint Trail where motor vehicles are prohibited. In that stretch, free-range bison roam, and the…
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The trail runs mostly straight, intersecting with other grid-pattern tracks and passing by an idyllic farmhouse. It begins with a slightly rough surface and no trees, but gradually smooths out as you continue, and ends…
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The trail can be divided into three distinct sections. At the start, it follows a well-maintained, creamy-colored path that remains mostly straight and skirts past several farmhouses. Beyond that, travelers enter a dirt track between…
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This trail follows the east bank of the Big Blue River along mostly gravel roads with easy access. It offers scenic views of the Flint Hills, abundant wildlife, and vibrant wildflowers. Several access points along…
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