Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Pea Ridge, Alabama

Maddox Cut is a relatively well-maintained forest service road in the Talladega National Forest. It does get muddy and rutted out during the wet season, but still nothing a car can't handle. Log trucks could…
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Oneal, also known as FS 418 is a forest service road in the Talladega National Forest. It does get some serious washes at times. The forest service was out making repairs and installing water drainage…
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FS 426, locally known as Perry Mountain Road, is an easy dirt/gravel track through the Talladega National Forest. There is an old fire tower overlooking the area. There are also a few other tracks that…
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FS 421 is located in the Talladega National Forest; it is a maintained forest service road. Occasionally, it has washouts and trees down on the road. Most vehicles will make it with no problem; it…
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Serving as one of the main North-South routes, USFS 726, or Phalen Spur, runs through the heart of Oakmulgee WMA within the Talledega National Forest. USFS 726 is an easy ride, with most of the…
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An out and back trail offering access to Mulberry Fork WMA. There are opportunities for hunting, fishing, and photography, as well as a great lunch spot overlooking Bankhead Lake on the Black Warrior River at…
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Warrior Cemetery Road is one of the "main" access roads for the Mulberry Fork WMA. The road is mostly graded gravel and is easily traversed with any 4WD and higher 2WD vehicles. There are several…
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Easy mixed gravel and dirt road open year-round that runs through a wildlife management area located near Prattville. Expect some mud during the wet season but nothing too bad. Some small elevation changes and small…
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USFSR #601 Wiregrass begins at the South end on AL 148 just outside of Sylacauga. It is a winding gravel road with shallow mud holes scattered throughout from the various creeks that overflow onto the…
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Mostly a gravel road with a few potholes and light washes in places. Scenic views midway through the trail. Awesome wooden bridge to cross and take spectacular pictures with your vehicle. Great place to swim…
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Davenport road (687) is a well-maintained road that crosses the southern portion of the Talladega National Forest. Throughout this route, you will encounter seasonal scenery as well as other roads that are available for exploring.…
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USFSR #607 Bulls Gap Trail head is a popular trail for birdwatchers, bicyclist, hikers and other nature lovers. Be sure to exercise caution and share the road! This trail offers scenic views and easy riding.…
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This trail is by the cell tower, and is another way that used to fully take you up to the cell tower. This is now a dead-end trail, but it does have a lot of…
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Trail 303 starts off as just a dirt trail along a creek. It does not have any major obstacles to begin with, about half way through the trail it does have a steep grade up…
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Trail 301 is a very long trail that connects you to a lot of shorter, harder trails. It has a lot of off-camber areas and some large step-down ledges that are one and two feet…
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Trail 307 is a wooded route with several off-camber sections and a couple of switchbacks. Some ruts reach about two feet deep but can be straddled to cross, and there are no major rock or…
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Trail 304 was an easier trail with a couple of rock obstacles and a couple of ruts that were about 2-3 feet tall. There are a couple of muddy areas to work through. When you…
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Trail 308 was a long trail with a couple of muddy areas and a couple of deeper mud holes. There were several areas with a grade that weren't entirely super steep. Overall, this trail was…
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Trail 300 Main is a practical and accessible route that connects to many one-way trails in the 300-series system. At the start, there is a bridge and creek where you can stop and explore the…
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Trail 403 takes you from the main access trail to Trail 300, which is another main trail for this side of the park. There is a creek crossing and a couple of mud holes along…
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The Pavilion/Cell Tower Trail offers a mix of terrain, starting with a dirt road that skirts the lower track obstacle course and transitions into a wooded path. Along the way, the trail provides a scenic…
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Trail 314 is a fun, moderately challenging trail on the south side of the park. This area tends to stay wetter than the north end, so you'll run into more mud, water crossings, and slick…
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Big Hill Bypass is a practical and reliable trail for those avoiding the more challenging sections of the park. Its consistent surface and moderate traffic make it a favorite for travelers seeking a smooth and…
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Campground Road offers a smooth, family-friendly drive with access to various accommodations. Visitors can choose from small and large cabins, camper parking with hookups, or a dispersed tent camping area for a more rustic experience.…
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Trail 402 was a muddy trail with some mud holes along the route, but all of them had a bypass to work around them. Some of these bypasses had some smaller mudholes up to 12…
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Trail 406A is best started from the top of Hagans Hill, but can be started down the trail a little further on 406, but there is a switchback to turn to keep on trail 406A,…
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Trail 406 had one ledge area that was about 1-2' ledges to climb at the Hagans Hill area. This was the bypass to Hagans Hill. Most of this trail is just dirt with some muddy…
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The Main Access Trail is the backbone of Stony Lonesome OHV Park, offering both utility and adventure for all skill levels. Stretching from the entrance gate to the northeast, it serves as a central route…
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Trail 504.2 connects from trail 507, back to 504.1. This trail takes you to the bottom of Pick Axe 6 to where you would start that hill. This trail had no difficult areas except one…
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Trail 406B was a short trail that takes you to the bottom of Lunchtime. This is where you start Lunchtime, which is a difficult rock climb trail with steep grades, but trail 406b is not…
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