Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Paris, Arkansas

This long, winding trail ascends into the mountains, eventually reaching elevations where the forest transitions almost entirely to shortleaf pine. The road is primarily gravel and generally well maintained, though it narrows in places and…
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This trail begins with a steady climb into the mountains, crossing several cattle guards and a shallow stream that may be submerged depending on recent rainfall. Early on, the route passes through stretches of private…
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Rich Mountain Road is a wide, maintained trail that winds through a forested landscape and passes by a few rural homesteads. Along the way, travelers will encounter several offshoot trails designated for horse riding and…
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Bramlett is a rugged two-track trail that starts bumpy, briefly smooths out, and then deteriorates into a rocky, winding path featuring several mud pits and a steep, off-camber section when approached from the north. Drivers…
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The Spring Lake trail begins at the paved Mount Magazine scenic route, descending from the hilltop, where established state park camping facilities are available. Alternatively, one compact vehicle may camp at the Greenfield State Park…
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This trail is a well-maintained but rocky and winding gravel road that leads into the Mount Magazine Wildlife Management Area. It begins between stretches of private land, clearly marked by trees painted with purple rectangles…
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At only 1 miles long, the trail offers scenic views at the top, small rocky ledges, small ruts, and (its namesake) 52 rain humps put in to control erosion. Whether ran top to bottom or…
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This is a very easy trail that closely resembles a dirt road. The trail is mainly used to access trailers 1627B and 1612B. There are zero trail obstacles, zero mud, zero ruts, and zero rocks.…
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Barber Ridge Trail begins as a narrow, winding route that traverses a scenic forest, bordered by private properties. The initial stretch is rugged, characterized by bumpy terrain, loose rocks, and tight turns. As the trail…
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This is a north/south trail accessible by OHVs (ATV, UTV, MX) and horseback ONLY. There are width restriction gates on both ends, limiting vehicles to approximately 72" max width. The trail has several shallow mud…
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The Valentine Ridge trail starts at a clearly marked yellow sign indicating the entrance to an ATV and horse trail area. Initially, drivers encounter a fairly steep descent with rocky terrain that gradually transitions into…
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Copper Spring is a well-maintained trail that shows signs of recent logging activity, with a generally smooth driving surface interspersed with rocky and bumpy sections. Travelers will encounter several ascents and descents along the route,…
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Very short trail out to the popular Buzzard's Rock overlook. The trail is accessible by OHV (ATV, UTV, MX) only and not legal for any other vehicle type. The trail goes past a very large…
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Eickleberry Road is a maintained gravel road alternating between wide and narrow sections, featuring several relatively steep ascents and descents. Numerous smaller trails branch off the main route, and a few dispersed campsites with fire…
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The gravel road can be messy when wet. This trail is on the south side of Petite Jean Mountain. Plenty of nature viewing along this trail. Watch for wildlife on the roads. Some sections can…
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The Hickory Grove trail begins as a maintained gravel two-track, offering a pleasant drive through forested landscapes past private property and rural homesteads. The latter half transitions into a dusty, uneven, and winding route that,…
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Petit Jean Road is a natural surface gravel and dirt road. Some embedded large rocks can cause a rough ride along this road. There are dispersed campsites along Petit Jean Road. One side (EAST) of…
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Jack Creek Road is a natural surface road with gravel in some areas. Dispersed campsites and hiking areas are along this road. This road crosses Jack Creek. Buck Ridge Shooting Range is just off Jack…
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White Creek is a maintained but rugged trail characterized by its bumpy, rocky terrain as it gently winds through scenic forest areas. Travelers will encounter a few dry creek crossings, particularly noticeable in April, and…
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This gravel road has beautiful views and some nice curves. Watch for wildlife as you travel through the tall trees. There are steep drop-offs on the side of the road where you will hear and…
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This Trail is a gravel road that can be messy when wet. There can be water crossings along this trail depending on precipitation. Not far up this trail as you travel west, you will see…
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Spring Lake Northern Access Road is a wide, well-maintained route that winds through scenic farmland, offering a peaceful and open drive. However, the trail surface is severely corrugated, particularly on the ascents and descents, making…
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This gravel road can be messy when wet. Some areas can be rutted and muddy. Fog can be present in higher elevations, causing zero visibility. This trail will take you past Petite Jean Mountain and…
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Near the Horsehead Lake Recreation Area, this trail starts as a mellow gravel road and ascends the mountain, nearing Batson. As you get higher, the trail turns into a bench cut road with a steep…
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Starting at a fork in the road, this trail will dead end at an area you can disperse camp. This trail has plenty of curves with awesome views. Watch for wildlife as you travel this…
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Knopper's Ford, situated along Sugar Creek is a day-use facility built by the CCC. It is accessible by passenger cars or low-clearance vehicles. Knopper's Ford is popular with Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and Equestrian enthusiasts, as…
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Girard Road is a gravel road that passes by the Sugar Creek Multi-Use West Trailhead. This road is a maintained gravel road that is dusty when dry and can be messy when wet. Take Wilson…
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This trail is called Stone Wall Falls because of the beautiful natural stone wall that has a waterfall flowing over it. This area will be seen from the road on the left side if you…
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Spring Lake Road Access is a maintained gravel route frequently traveled by visitors heading to the lake, resulting in noticeable corrugations and potholes that make moderate driving speeds advisable. The trail eventually leads to a…
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After starting down this gravel road trail, you will quickly find a beautiful pond. This pond has a dam you can fish from and a dirt launch for small boats. There is also a small…
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