Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Palestine, Arkansas

The Island Forty Road, is a dirt based road that traverses into the Shelby Wildlife Management Area which is part of the greater Meeman-Shelby State Park. The road is mostly dirt with a few patches…
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Thistle Bottoms is a group of Lawrence County Roads (301, 303, 309, and 317) that when joined together give a great context to the low-laying bottoms along the stretch of the Black River that exists…
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The Rainey Brake WMA Road, or Lawrence Road 316, is a road through the western side of the Shirley Bay Rainey Brake Wildlife Management Area. The road is a casual gravel ride down to and…
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This smooth two track trail is used to access a scenic and secluded lakefront picnic area.
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This two-track trail leads you from the park to the OHV trails area. Please go slowly near the lake until you are in the woods. At the top, there are some loose softball and football-sized…
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This two-track ridge road starts near the lake and flows across the highest points of the park and ending at the west boundary. Rock gardens are common, as are steep hills with loose rocks. High…
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This shelf road climbs up from the valley of Ohana trail to the southern border of the park. Expect a winding trail with mild hills, some off-camber sections and loose rocks, and rock gardens. On…
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This fun, flowy singletrack connects Ohana Trail up to Mana Ridge. It maintains a smooth and gradual flow across mild slopes and shallow, seasonal water crossings. The eastern terminus of the trail is near a…
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This connector from Mana Ridge to Ohana Trail offers access to several singletrack trails. This trail has some mild hills with ruts and loose rocks. It's a great spot to kick up the speed and…
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Check in at the office before riding. Currently, this trail holds a lot of water when the lake rises after rain. It will remain closed except in case of emergency or in the summer when…
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Use this smooth two-track trail to avoid seasonal mud holes and flooding on Ohana Trail.
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This is one of the longer singletrack trails in the park and, as such, includes a variety of terrain and obstacles but avoids the difficult hill on the north side of the park. This maintains…
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This is a fun uphill connector with some loose rocks. Connects you from Kauai Lane to Mana Ridge on a gradual incline. The slope is mild and should not challenge any off-road vehicle. Be aware…
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This horseshoe-shaped connector loops from Ohana Trail and back to Ohana Trail, providing a connection to Kane's Spring Trail. It is an easy and smooth loop that should provide no challenge for any OHV unless…
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This smooth connector trail includes an easy slope as the trail winds between Mana Ridge and Ohana Trail. Expect a mostly smooth trail with the occasional loose rock. Be on the lookout for dirt bikes,…
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This trail jumps into a lowland area of the park where you'll find seasonal mud and water crossings, but overall is a reprieve from the rocky hillside nearby. There's even a bridge to help keep…
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This short connector is overall smooth but there is a rutted section that can be muddy during wet seasons. Use this to connect Ohana Trail to Iwa Ridge.
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This trail is a great way to cut through the center of the park on something more exciting than Ohana without climbing the difficult hills up to Iwa Ridge. There is a seasonal water crossing…
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A mellow and flowy singletrack trail that takes you from the bottom of the hillside through a lowland area back towards the valley and crosses Ohana Trail twice. No major rocky sections or hill climbs…
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This trail begins as a relatively wide and well-maintained road but gradually narrows and becomes bumpier and rockier as you continue. The trail winds through beautiful old-growth forest, passing pockets of private land with cabins…
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Hayden Road is a maintained trail as of late April 2025, offering a scenic drive through beautiful old-growth forest. The route features relatively steep ascents and descents, with sections that can be bumpy and rocky.…
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Trail 1119 is a narrow, winding route that is well maintained but features frequent bumps, rocky sections, and visible storm damage in some areas. The trail includes several steep ascents and descents and appears to…
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Sandy Flats is a maintained trail that shows clear signs of storm damage and features several steep ascents and descents, particularly as the route drops down into a creek. The creek crossing has a muddy…
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This wide and well-maintained trail descends toward the Gunner Pool Recreation Area, a scenic campground set along a river with both deep and shallow swimming areas. It is a peaceful place to camp and explore…
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Trail 1113 is a long, winding route that passes through beautiful forest and either begins or ends near a cluster of homesteads off the paved road. The trail surface is rocky and bumpy in sections,…
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The Ernest Rice Road is a gravel access road to the Wildlife Management Area of the same name. It features an easy to traverse gravel road on the northern side of the area, expect course…
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The Barkshed Recreation Area along this trail appears best suited for day use, with opportunities for swimming and hiking, although overnight camping may be possible despite the uneven ground. Storm damage has heavily impacted the…
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This long and winding trail travels through scenic forests and passes by private lands, including several well-kept homesteads situated near the midpoint. Although the route consists primarily of maintained gravel, drivers should expect some rougher…
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This maintained trail is bumpy and rocky, descending steeply from the paved road into a valley where a beautiful river flows. Unfortunately, the area has suffered significant storm damage, including a tornado that passed through…
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This bumpy, muddy, and partially corrugated trail winds its way down to a stream before climbing into the surrounding forest. Although the trail is maintained, it can be narrow in places, requiring drivers to make…
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