Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Pottsville, Arkansas

Slo Fork is a well-maintained gravel road characterized by frequent corrugations and bumps, making cautious driving at lower speeds advisable. The route passes through picturesque landscapes dotted with private properties and rural farmsteads, offering scenic views of agricultural land before transi...
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This gravel road leads to an old bridge, that has only a section left, on the Petit Jean River. This area is Petit Jean River Wildlife Management Area. This gravel road has several views of the Petit Jean River. A section of the bridge is still present on this side of the Petit Jean River. Standing ...
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This gravel road enters The Petit Jean Wildlife Management Area from Highway 10. The WMA encompasses 15,502 acres approximately 12 miles south of Dardanelle. Petit Jean River Wildlife Management area is located about 8 miles north of Ola on Highway 7 North. The designated area can be accessed from s...
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This maintained gravel route provides an easy drive through a diverse mix of open grassy fields and dense hardwood and pine forests. Long straightaways offer views toward the surrounding hills, while tree-lined sections create a secluded feel as the road winds through the countryside. The route is p...
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Harker Valley is a wide gravel trail that offers a scenic drive through dense forest, but it is heavily rutted with deep potholes, often hidden in the shade. Drivers are advised to proceed slowly to protect their tires and suspension. Along the route are at least two established dispersed campsites ...
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Carter Mountain trail is a maintained gravel route that becomes rough and rocky, featuring winding segments and areas overgrown with vegetation. Logging activity is evident along the trail, with blue-painted trees marking those selected for harvest, orange paint indicating protected trees, and purpl...
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This maintained gravel route provides an easy drive through a mix of open farmland and dense pine and hardwood forests. Near Rushing Road, the road is wide enough for two vehicles to pass comfortably before gradually narrowing to a single-lane gravel road with occasional pull-offs. Long straightaway...
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Poe West Dam is a point-of-interest trail that leads to the West Fork Point Remove Creek Site 8 Reservoir Dam. This area offers several recreational opportunities, including dispersed camping, swimming, fishing, and small boat access. The trail is an easy out-and-back route, making it a great destin...
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Wiley’s Trail is located off Cato Ridge, with the entrance situated next to West Fork Point Remove Site Eight Reservoir. The trail follows the route toward Wiley’s Cemetery and offers an easy, accessible drive suitable for most types of vehicles. The trail is straightforward to navigate, making it a...
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This maintained county road transitions from a smooth dirt surface on one end to well-maintained gravel on the other, making it an easy and relaxing drive through the Ozark countryside. Near County Road 3867, the road narrows to approximately one vehicle wide, although there are several locations wh...
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This is an easy trail through the pine forests on Chickalah Mountain. The trails are gravel roads with a few mud puddles and creek crossings. Most puddles have a hard bottom and all roads are passable in any vehicle you are willing to take off-road. One creek crossing could be deep if it has rained ...
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This maintained gravel road offers a peaceful drive through the rolling hills of the Ozarks with no significant obstacles or technical challenges. The route is bordered by dense stands of mature hardwoods and tall pine trees that create long, natural walls of green on both sides of the road. In seve...
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This scenic forest route follows a narrow, single-vehicle-wide track with very few places to pull over, so be prepared to yield if you encounter oncoming traffic. Towering hardwoods and pines create a peaceful, shaded drive, with sections where the tree canopy nearly encloses the road. The route win...
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Rock Creek is an easy gravel road with creeks, campsites, and views for miles. It has eight spur trails for SxSs, ATVs, and 4x4 rigs. Griffin Mountain peaks at an elevation of 1004 feet giving you a taste of what the Ozarks has to offer. There are water crossings and lots of little creeks to play in...
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Forestry Road is one of the main access roads into the national forest, beginning near the Piney Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA). It connects to Cheyenne Road and provides access to several trails and points of interest throughout the forest. Forestry Road is a wide, easy-to-travel forest road....
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These short gravel roads lead to a power line right of way. This power line area has an open area that could be used for dispersed camping if you can deal with the BUZZ from the electric lines above. This road used to continue on to some camping spots, but after going under the power lines, it is bl...
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These forest roads consist of F63D, F64E, 658D, and 658 and exits at Growly Road. Some of these roads are narrow and overgrown. A few places will require a bit of ground clearance. Depending on vehicle width scratches are possible. Washouts and ruts will require choosing a line if ground clearance i...
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East off Highway 27, starts Kingston Road (156c) that travels east to Peeler Gap Road (YE15). This gravel road winds through the beautiful Ouachita National Forest. During dry weather, the road can be dusty and it can be messy when wet. There can be water crossings during and after rain. Dispersed c...
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Petty Cord starts as a smooth, easy-going trail heading through the dense woods. This trail heads North with a few small inclines and declines. The major obstacles for this trail would be the mud holes, whoops, and tight trees. The end of this trail stops at a creek bed with some really good camping...
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Cato Ridge is a scenic connector trail that runs between Forestry Road and Evans Mountain Road. Along the route, you'll find access to Wiley Cemetery and West Fork Point, as well as the Moore Creek Site 8 Dam. Cato Ridge is an easy, wide-open trail with beautiful views, making it a relaxing drive or...
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Slo Fork is a well-maintained gravel road characterized by frequent corrugations and bumps, making cautious driving at lower speeds advisable. The route passes through picturesque landscapes dotted with private properties and rural farmsteads, offering scenic views of agricultural land before transi...
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Harker Valley is a wide gravel trail that offers a scenic drive through dense forest, but it is heavily rutted with deep potholes, often hidden in the shade. Drivers are advised to proceed slowly to protect their tires and suspension. Along the route are at least two established dispersed campsites ...
Learn more about Harker Valley Road

Carter Mountain trail is a maintained gravel route that becomes rough and rocky, featuring winding segments and areas overgrown with vegetation. Logging activity is evident along the trail, with blue-painted trees marking those selected for harvest, orange paint indicating protected trees, and purpl...
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This is an easy trail through the pine forests on Chickalah Mountain. The trails are gravel roads with a few mud puddles and creek crossings. Most puddles have a hard bottom and all roads are passable in any vehicle you are willing to take off-road. One creek crossing could be deep if it has rained ...
Learn more about Chickalah Mountain East Trail

Slo Fork is a well-maintained gravel road characterized by frequent corrugations and bumps, making cautious driving at lower speeds advisable. The route passes through picturesque landscapes dotted with private properties and rural farmsteads, offering scenic views of agricultural land before transi...
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Harker Valley is a wide gravel trail that offers a scenic drive through dense forest, but it is heavily rutted with deep potholes, often hidden in the shade. Drivers are advised to proceed slowly to protect their tires and suspension. Along the route are at least two established dispersed campsites ...
Learn more about Harker Valley Road

Carter Mountain trail is a maintained gravel route that becomes rough and rocky, featuring winding segments and areas overgrown with vegetation. Logging activity is evident along the trail, with blue-painted trees marking those selected for harvest, orange paint indicating protected trees, and purpl...
Learn more about Carter Mountain

This is an easy trail through the pine forests on Chickalah Mountain. The trails are gravel roads with a few mud puddles and creek crossings. Most puddles have a hard bottom and all roads are passable in any vehicle you are willing to take off-road. One creek crossing could be deep if it has rained ...
Learn more about Chickalah Mountain East Trail