Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Russellville, Alabama

Field loop is a beginner trail that reminds you of driving your first time in the pasture at Grandpa's farm. While there isn't much you can damage your vehicle on here, you will see a…
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Snake Ditch is a hidden grassy trail that winds through the back side of Hardwood Hollow. This trail shows remnants of old boulders, mud holes, and small saplings. Snake Ditch is wide enough for two…
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Silo Speedway is a large open-use area that features a little bit of everything. This area is commonly used for allowing the younger kids to get some time behind the wheel and not worry about…
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The main road serves as the backbone of the trail system, with all routes connecting back to it. It is passable by stock four-wheel-drive vehicles in dry conditions and includes three creek crossings and one…
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Hot Wheels is an easy riding trail that loops around High Point Hill, giving access to a plethora of other trails. The start of the trail is a dirt-filled wood line and passes through a…
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Grab your hard hats and flashlights! This mountainside erosion wonder features a rock face with 3 distinct holes that are elevated off the ground. The trail up to 3 caves can start out as a…
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Cave Hollow Road is the access road to take you to 3 Caves trail. It is a gradual uphill climb in two sections. The first section features deeper ruts than the upper section, while the…
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Green Bean is a trail for the sprouts. This is a great trail that bobs and weaves through the lowlands of Northwest Alabama Ride Park and has a small hill climb in a good, controlled…
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Do you remember the great hide out spot in the back of the neighborhood when you were a kid? That is the great feeling of being at the back of the Cul-De-Sak. It is the…
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#96 Charlie's Trail offers a generally smooth and enjoyable offroad experience. The majority of the trail is a well-maintained dirt path, making for a comfortable ride. However, as you approach the southern end near trail…
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Bacon starts as a pretty steep hill of dirt and loose rock and after that, it is a grated dirt road with no obstacles. This trail follows a barbed wire fence on the south boundary…
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Trail 71A is a long windy trail that runs along park boundaries with one creek crossing. This trail is an easy path through the woods with no major rock or mud obstacles. The creek was…
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What great park doesn't have a stunning view and a great spot for lunch? Northwest Alabama Mountain Park has brought it with this one! Complete with a pavilion at the top with solar lights that…
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This trail starts at the red barn right off the main road. This trail is very popular since it is an easy way to go from one side of the park to another. The trail…
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Trail #25 Wild Walena's Way is a relatively mild trail that winds through the woods with gentle twists and turns and very few significant obstacles for most of its length. However, immediately after crossing Trail…
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This trail is an easy trail on the south border of the park. This trail features one obstacle which is the "slick hill" which is just a steep part of the road that can get…
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Trail #89, Gobbler's Ridge, offers a relatively smooth dirt surface, making it accessible to a wide range of vehicles. However, drivers should be aware of small ruts and some washout as they approach the intersection…
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#72 Mall of America is a predominantly dirt trail scattered with rocks. Light ruts provide subtle guidance along the path, and while you'll encounter occasional mudholes, they are typically not overly deep or treacherous. Beginning…
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#73a Lower Ditch presents a relatively straightforward uphill climb. This fairly smooth dirt trail offers a welcome respite from more technical terrain, providing a consistent incline without significant obstacles. While not entirely flat, the lack…
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G Block is an easy cut-through trail for those who get tired of riding the Main Road or just want a change of scenery. G Block starts at a green shooting house on hard-packed dirt…
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250 Acre Trail is a cruiser's paradise. This trail contours to the mountainside with multiple trails of the same difficulty intersecting and splitting off. This is a perfect trail to let the younger riders take…
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Trail #29, Buck Pass, is a steep but relatively easy trail in its current condition. It was previously much more difficult, featuring large rock obstacles, but recent maintenance appears to have smoothed the route with…
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Sink Hole Loop is a simple trail in that its name is a perfect description. The trail itself is a dirt trail with little to no obstacles other than mud. At the end of Sink…
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Trail #38, Brokefoot Viewing Trail, is a relatively easy rocky trail with a few washouts along the way. It splits off from #90 Abbie's Trail and then reconnects after about 400 yards. Its primary purpose…
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Spectator Ridge is the main ridge way that allows you to view the more extreme trails in the park. This ridge would be used on days when a bounty competition would be held. The middle…
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Top of Bowl Loop is the upper trail that loops around the outer rim of the bowl at Northwest Alabama Mountain Ride Park. It ends at the ridge along the top of the Bent Spoon…
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Throne Overlook at Northwest Alabama Mountain Park is one of many beautiful overlooks this park has to offer. This one is more unique than the others in that it is only large enough for two…
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The big hill is one of the main trails to get into the park. This trail starts from the parking lot and then goes down a Big hill that can get slick when wet. There…
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Trail #78, Moonpie, offers a pleasant and straightforward off-road experience. This lightly rutted, easy dirt trail meanders through a tranquil wooded setting, providing a relaxed journey. As an offshoot or shortcut from a section of…
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Get ready to be in awe with this wonderful mountain top view! Top of Bowl is a beautiful trail that, even when you reach the top, there is still more to come. The start of…
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