Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Pilot Knob, Missouri

The Crane Mountain Ridge FSR 2037, is a gravel forestry road through the St Francois Mountains in the Fredericktown sector of Mark Twain National Forest. It features mild hill climbs, small loose rock, an off…
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Crane Mountain FSR 2108 is a gravel forestry road through the St Francois Mountains in the Fredericktown Sector of Mark Twain National Forest. It is an easy-going gravel road, with two small creek crossings, shallow…
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Taum Sauk Mountain Road, is a gravel road traversing the state park of the same name, which is home of Missouri's highest point at 1772 ft, yeah not that tall, but noteworthy. The road is…
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Flat Woods Road, or Iron County Road 109, is in what locals refer to as the Turkey Foot area. It is a gravel county road that traverses mostly private and partially Mark Twain National Forest…
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Rock Creek Road, or Madison County 518, is a gravel county road that traverses half private and half Mark Twain National Forest land through its track. The road is very scenic, showing off beautiful short-leaf…
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Womble Hollow FS 2481 is a semi-maintained single-width gravel road that leans towards a natural improved road over its track and is within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The fading gravel road…
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This Route is the continuation of an already submitted route. This route is coming from O Highway into the Bell Mountain area. This trail will lead you to the Bell Mountain Trailhead. This is an…
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Chloride Ridge FSR 2112, is a simple gravel-based Forestry Road through the Fredericktown Sector of Mark Twain National Forest. The road features a few small rolling hills with mild climbs, and a few small soft…
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Crane Tower South FSR 2116 is a gravel forestry road through the Fredericktown Sector of Mark Twain National Forest. It features a gravel road at its foundation, but throughout its track it slowly degrades to…
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This is a scenic route from Highway 49 to Crane Lake Recreation Area. Enjoy the ride; it'll be moderate (weather may affect some areas, so watch for downed trees or potential water on the road).…
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Lindsey Mountain FS 2359 is a well-maintained gravel road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The road begins by spurring off the Shepard Cutoff, heading southward along the eastern boundary of the…
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Corner - FSR 2113, is an easy-going gravel forestry road through the Fredericktown sector of Mark Twain National Forest. It features small rolling hills with mild climbs, mild feeder creek crossings, and several campable cutouts…
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Asher (FS 2484) is a gravel, leaning into a natural, improved, single-width road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The track drops off the Shepard Cutoff, immediately going downhill, traversing some small…
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Chloride Leatherwood FSR 2142 is a gravel forestry route within the Fredericktown Sector of Mark Twain National Forest, closed yearly for turkey season from 3/31 to 5/16. It features rolling hills leading through the wooded…
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The Crane Lake Recreation Area FSR 2117 is a gravel Forest Service road along the northeast corner of Crane Lake, which is within the Fredericktown Sector of Mark Twain National Forest. This is a great…
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Nine Mile, also known as Marsh Creek FSR 2120, is a gravel forestry route through the Fredericktown sector of Mark Twain National Forest. The road features generally easy riding through the part of the St…
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Shepard Cutoff 2228 is the gateway to Bell Mountain Wilderness which is a 9,143 acre wilderness located right outside of Caledonia, Missouri. This road is well-maintained with gravel and curves through the Mark Twain National…
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This trail continues Johnson Mountain FSR 2245/Logan Mountain FSR 2780. This trail is Logan Mountain, which has many wildlife, including deer, turkey, and bear. There are a few secluded camping spots in this area that…
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This track is an easy ride down to the lake at Pruitt Mountain, where you're encouraged to swim and enjoy. The turnaround at the dam and a section of the back half vary depending on…
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At the northern part of the park, you can find some muddy trails, deep ruts, and nasty holes waiting for those willing to see if they can work through them. Going from Brandon's Cut to…
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This trail will take you to Johnson Mountain. It is a maintained gravel road all the way to the top. It is a short drive to the top, where you will find a closed gate.…
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Arnett Mountain FSR 2191 is a gravel-leaning natural forest road through the Fredericktown Sector of Mark Twain National Forest. The road starts at Pig Pen Gap fully gravel-covered and with trimmed tree lines, but shortly…
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Enough Road Iron County Road 16, and the Enough Boat Ramp FS 2768, is a dirt-gravel-based county and forest road within the Mark Twain National Forest Potosi Unit. The Enough Road is a gentle, semi-maintained,…
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Knob Lick Tower Road leads to a Missouri Department of Conservation area that holds the publicly accessible Knob Lick Tower overlooking the St Francois Mountains. The road's primary surface is gravel, and despite being well-packed,…
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The Madison County Road 406 is a gravel county road within the Fredericktown sector of Mark Twain National Forest. The road is useful to know within the network of hitting all the trails or shortcutting…
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Funk Branch Road, or the combination road of Reynolds County Road 456 and Iron County Road 149, is a coarse gravel county road along the Funk Branch Creek, providing access to the north side of…
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The Faro Tower Road FSR 2124, also referenced to as Little Grass Mountain or Rockpile Mountain Wilderness, is an old fire tower access road within the Fredericktown sector of Mark Twain National Forest. The road…
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It's always exciting when you drive for miles looking for that perfect camping spot with a view and then you finally, after hundreds of miles, find that spot. Peter Cave Hollow 2363 will take you…
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Cedar Bottom FSR 2159, also referred to as Copper Mountain, is a gravel forestry road that is within the Fredericktown Sector of Mark Twain National Forest. It is a mild ride with a slow grade…
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Matthews Mountain FSR 2137 is a forestry road that goes through the bottoms and hills near Central, MO, in the Fredericktown sector of Mark Twain National Forest. The road is classified as a gravel forestry…
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