Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Rolla, Missouri

This well-maintained gravel road passes into part of the Mark Twain National Forest. It offers beautiful scenery, many hiking opportunities, and lots of wildlife. Starting the trail at MO T, you will end with a…
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This is an easy, well-maintained gravel road within the Mark Twain Forest with just a few bumps and puddles, but after severe weather storms, there is the possibility of fallen trees. The trail offers great…
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The West Star Flatwoods trail is primarily composed of gravel, with minimal bumps and potholes. However, it is susceptible to washouts in one area, approximately halfway through the trail, following heavy rainfall. When navigating the…
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This route is very well maintained and nearly wide enough in many sections for two vehicles to pass comfortably. The surface is smooth and consistent, making for an easy and relaxed drive. Along the route,…
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This trail features numerous mud puddles scattered along the route, some of which can be fairly deep depending on recent weather. While the water-filled sections may look intimidating, most of them typically have a firm,…
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This route is generally well-maintained and offers a smooth, consistent driving surface for most of its length. Along the way, you'll encounter several puddles, some deeper than others, though they typically have a firm, hard-packed…
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This is a single vehicle wide route that remains fairly pleasant to travel. While there are a few rougher or uneven sections along the route, the surface is generally manageable and does not present significant…
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This route starts out fairly wide and is in very good condition, making the first stretch easy to navigate. The surface is well-maintained and generally smooth. Around 1 mile in, you may encounter a small…
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A well-maintained gravel road that is generally easy to navigate, though there are a few narrower sections where trees and brush close in slightly. Along the route, you'll encounter several puddles that can become surprisingly…
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This route follows a wide, well-maintained gravel road that is easy to navigate and comfortable for most vehicles. The surface is generally smooth, with no significant obstacles or technical challenges along the way. Several side…
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This is a scenic and easy route lined with tall, mature trees that create a peaceful, shaded drive. The surface is a well-maintained gravel road with no significant obstacles, steep climbs, or technical challenges, making…
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This is a fairly wide route with enough space for two vehicles to pass comfortably in most sections. However, drivers should remain alert, as active logging operations may take place along this route. It's possible…
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This is part 5 of a trip around Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri! This leg is the best; there are some neat things to see, places to take pictures, and a little history!
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This route begins as a wide county road with enough room for two vehicles to pass comfortably. As you continue, it narrows significantly near a barn and transitions into more of a single vehicle wide…
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This is an out-and-back route with a generally straightforward layout and no major technical obstacles along the way. For most of the drive, the trail remains single vehicle width, requiring drivers to be mindful of…
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This route is primarily gravel and generally easy to travel, with a consistent surface throughout most of the route. In several sections, you'll encounter areas where water tends to pool, sometimes creating larger standing puddles.…
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This route is fairly well-maintained and generally easy to travel, though it does feature several mud holes scattered along the route. While some of the puddles can appear deep, they typically have a firm, solid…
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This is an out-and-back route that sees limited maintenance but is still traveled enough to follow without much difficulty. Early on, there is a single dispersed campsite located not far from the trailhead. The route…
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This is part 4 of 5 on a trip around Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. It's a nice little section through the forest, with some farmland travel along some streams that feed the Big Piney River.…
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This is a maintained gravel road with generally smooth conditions, though you will encounter a few rougher or washboarded sections along the way. There are a couple of larger dispersed camping areas that offer plenty…
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This route drops you down toward the Big Piney River and offers a straightforward way to reach the water without heavy traffic or crowds. A few sections are noticeably steep, but they're built on a…
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This is part 3 of 5 on a trip around Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Here, you get into more of the Mark Twain National Forest. There will be several low-water crossings (they will all be…
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This is part 2 of a five-part trip around Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. You'll have to follow some pavement to reach this section, a romp through Pump Station Road. At the end of the road…
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This is a five-part trail adventure that takes you around (but not into) Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. This is a simple county road that meanders through the countryside. Be on the lookout for horses, dogs,…
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Crooked Tower Road, is a maintained gravel road composed of ownership under two agencies, one is the most of northern/east section owned by Crawford County, and the southern section going to the Dent County line…
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James Ridge FS 2754, is a semi-maintained gravel forest road within the Salem Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The road features a ridge-top ride on the hill with James Branch Creek to the south…
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James Branch FS 2741 is a gravel forest road, leaning natural-improved in spots, within the Salem Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. James Branch shows its popularity right from where it comes off the Crooked…
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Old Mill FS 2381, is a semi-maintained gravel forest road within the Salem Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The road features a ridge-top ride on the hill separating James Branch Creek/Chandler Hollow to the…
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North James (FS 2743) is a low-standard gravel forest service road within the Mark Twain National Forest Potosi Unit. North James features a short annual season of use from November 7th to November 30th, during…
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As you travel along, you weave in and out of the Mark Twain Forest. You'll start near one of the areas for camping and floating outfitters (Eagle Hurst Ranch), popular during the summer. The Huzzah…
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