Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma

The road unfolds as loose gravel, usually in decent shape but peppered with washboard ripples and the odd pothole that urges a slower pace. It threads through rolling farmland where pastures stretch to the fence lines, then splashes over a shallow creek that freshens the air. We met a spread of curi...
Learn more about E0834

The road drops off the hillside in a lazy set of bends, its gravel surface mostly tidy but interrupted by the odd pothole and strip of washboard that rattles the dash before smoothing out farther down. A hand-painted sign reminds drivers to ease off the gas because kids play nearby, and it is good a...
Learn more about E859

The track rolls out as loose gravel that is generally well cared for, though scattered potholes and stretches of washboard keep the ride lively. Because farmhouses line much of the route, pickups and delivery vans appear without warning, and a lone basketball hoop at one junction hints that local ki...
Learn more about D0854

The trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and eases you in with smooth pavement before switching to hard-packed gravel and finally loosening into a softer, if still well-kept, surface. Late-May storms have left it soggy and scarred by minor water run-offs, so keep an eye out for ruts and pud...
Learn more about South 490

The trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and begins as firm, medium-grade gravel but soon rattles into long, washboard stretches that keep your suspension busy before pitching into a few steep climbs and matching descents. Midway, a shallow concrete causeway lets you splash across a lazy ri...
Learn more about West 850

The drive begins innocently enough on firm gravel, but the road soon tightens into a twisting corridor that grows muddy, rocky, and pocked with corrugations and potholes. Water pools in low spots, and the grade steepens as the lane climbs toward the Wildlife Management Area parking lot--a spot that ...
Learn more about S4780 Road

The South Burnt Cabin Road runs through the Wildlife Management Area, shifting in character as you travel it. The approaches at either end are gravel, generally smooth but dotted with potholes that keep speeds low. Around the mid-point, the surface turns into soft, sticky mud on a shady incline--con...
Learn more about South Burnt Cabin Road - Northern Portion

The road unfolds as loose gravel, generally well graded but dotted with washboard stretches that jostle the suspension. Because farmers rely on it daily, expect the occasional pickup or tractor, and keep your speed in check. A handful of homesteads slide by before the track winds into mixed woodland...
Learn more about E0980

The route is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and meanders through rolling farmland and pockets of thick woodland that easily rank among the prettiest corners of the state, and the scenery may have you daydreaming about a little ranch of your own in rural Oklahoma. The surface is mostly solid gr...
Learn more about South Burnt Cabin Road - Southern Portion

This long, scenic trail winds through a mix of terrain and throws just about everything at you--unmaintained gravel, rocky ridgelines, muddy sections, soft sand, and a fair share of climbs and drops. It's a bumpy ride throughout, with plenty of narrow, overgrown side tracks branching off. Wildlife i...
Learn more about Persimmon Ridge

The track starts out with loose gravel that chatters beneath the tires, then ripples into stretches of washboard and the odd pothole to keep drivers alert. It rises and falls across patchworked farmland, threading between wooded pockets and wide-open fields, with frequent climbs that reveal clusters...
Learn more about Ussery Mountain

Memorial Trail shakes things up from the first turn, its loose gravel clattering under-tire and breaking into bumpy, corrugated stretches that hint at the recent storms we braved on Memorial Day. The track winds between thick stands of forest and clusters of country homesteads, rewarding patient dri...
Learn more about Memorial Drive

The route begins on a stretch of well-graded loose gravel that occasionally shakes occupants with small washboard ridges but generally rolls along easily. It meanders past tidy farmhouses and grassy fields, giving drivers plenty to admire before tapering off beyond a rather uninspiring RV park at th...
Learn more about E0960

The drive begins on smooth, well-graded gravel that carries you to a broad submerged bridge, but the moment you cross the river, the trail's tone changes. It narrows, brush leans in, and the surface breaks into muddy ruts, loose rocks, and steep pitches that force a slow crawl toward the 1,700-foot ...
Learn more about D4747

The trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and follows a well-looked-after gravel road that still dishes out a fair share of washboard bumps and loose rattles, especially where it twists through the hills. Local pickups and farm rigs use it often, so keep your speed in check. A small country ...
Learn more about South 465

This gravel lane is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and stays in decent shape overall, but it narrows where drainage ditches crowd the edges. The route rises and dips through rolling farmland, so plan on slowing for the occasional ranch truck or tractor that shares the road. When we rolled thro...
Learn more about South 460

The Tsalagi Trail East offers a scenic and leisurely expedition through the historic eastern reaches of the Cherokee Nation, making it perfect for beginners, families, and overland enthusiasts seeking a relaxed day on the trail. Spanning approximately 55 miles of unpaved county roads, this route win...
Learn more about Tsalagi Trail East

Leaving the state park, the route threads through lakeside suburbs before shaking itself free of pavement and turning into a stretch of loose gravel that rattles beneath the tires. Potholes and washboard patches jostle the vehicle until the surface smooths and the windy track slides into a cool, for...
Learn more about E0959

This trail is fairly well maintained and wider than many of the larger routes in the Wildlife Management Area, with a smoother gravel surface that makes for a more relaxed drive. It doesn't appear to see much traffic, and several side trails branch off, many of them narrow and overgrown. While the t...
Learn more about N4450

This trail follows a maintained gravel road that can be a bit bumpy in spots, but it winds through the forest and makes for a peaceful, scenic drive. Several side trails split off along the way, though most are fairly narrow and overgrown. While the main route is accessible, it's best to be cautious...
Learn more about Green Leaf

The Tsalagi Trail East offers a scenic and leisurely expedition through the historic eastern reaches of the Cherokee Nation, making it perfect for beginners, families, and overland enthusiasts seeking a relaxed day on the trail. Spanning approximately 55 miles of unpaved county roads, this route win...
Learn more about Tsalagi Trail East

Cove Creek Crossing is a scenic forest route that follows the creek through a narrow mountain valley surrounded by towering hardwoods, rock bluffs, and rolling ridgelines. The road is primarily gravel and generally easy to navigate, though scattered embedded rock and occasional rough patches keep it...
Learn more about Cove Creek Crossing

This trail is the Main Loop trail around the border of Gruber ORV Park. It is the easiest trail in the park and begins and ends near the entrance to the park. It has multiple types of terrain from rocks, dirt, berms, and ledges, and one of the most views of the Arkansas River and communities of Musk...
Learn more about Gomer Pyle Loop

This trail is just for access to the camping areas. This campground has spots for tents, boondocking, electric sites, and self-sufficient sites. Right next to the campground, you will find very nice showers and bathrooms as well as a laundry room. Multiple trails can be accessed from the campground....
Learn more about Campground Loop

The Tsalagi Trail East offers a scenic and leisurely expedition through the historic eastern reaches of the Cherokee Nation, making it perfect for beginners, families, and overland enthusiasts seeking a relaxed day on the trail. Spanning approximately 55 miles of unpaved county roads, this route win...
Learn more about Tsalagi Trail East

Cove Creek Crossing is a scenic forest route that follows the creek through a narrow mountain valley surrounded by towering hardwoods, rock bluffs, and rolling ridgelines. The road is primarily gravel and generally easy to navigate, though scattered embedded rock and occasional rough patches keep it...
Learn more about Cove Creek Crossing

This trail is the Main Loop trail around the border of Gruber ORV Park. It is the easiest trail in the park and begins and ends near the entrance to the park. It has multiple types of terrain from rocks, dirt, berms, and ledges, and one of the most views of the Arkansas River and communities of Musk...
Learn more about Gomer Pyle Loop

This trail is just for access to the camping areas. This campground has spots for tents, boondocking, electric sites, and self-sufficient sites. Right next to the campground, you will find very nice showers and bathrooms as well as a laundry room. Multiple trails can be accessed from the campground....
Learn more about Campground Loop