Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Russellville, 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Spring Lake is a maintained gravel road that offers an easy and pleasant drive through picturesque farmland and open pastures. The surrounding area is largely composed of private land and farmsteads, and there is a…
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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…
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Seymor Road is a well-maintained graded dirt road providing access to ATV trails at its eastern terminus near Campbell Hollow. The 3.5-mile route features gentle grades and minimal obstacles, making it suitable for all vehicle…
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Spring Lake Northern Access Road is a wide, well-maintained route that winds through scenic farmland, offering a peaceful and open drive. However, the trail surface is severely corrugated, particularly on the ascents and descents, making…
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Pilot Rock Mountain Road provides a thrilling off-road experience, weaving through the Ozark National Forest. This road offers amazing views without extensive technical terrain. This road is very well-maintained and does not require 4WD in…
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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…
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This ATV loop in the Ozark National Forest is easy and scenic, but full of small features to keep the average rider on their toes. The southwest end of the trail starts at intersection N,…
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Beginning at the west end, this trail follows an easy two-track path through a forest of tall oaks and maples, with sharp curves weaving between the trees. Portions of the trail are covered with loose,…
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Located within the Ozark National Forest near Russellville, Arkansas, this trail branches off of the High Mountain Loop and is considered one of the easier routes within the Moccasin Gap Trail System. On the north…
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White Oak Mountain is a beautiful scenic drive with amazing views of the valley and the Ouachita National Forest. White Oak Mountain sits at an elevation of 2,005 feet, There is a small campsite up…
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This loop is an easy ATV trail in the Ozark National Forest with a few features that make it more rugged and interesting for the average rider. The trail has several big downhills full of…
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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…
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This ATV trail near Russellville, Arkansas, in the Ozark National Forest, starts at the Day Use Parking Area and gradually goes downhill until the J Intersection. It offers a mostly easy ride through a mix…
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This loop in the Ozark National Forest circles High Mountain has a 1,493-foot peak. It gradually ascends in the counterclockwise direction. It goes through a mix of open forest with small young pine trees, then…
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This road leads to a really nice shooting range with cell phone service, restrooms, and a nice-sized parking lot. Gravel road with larger-sized rocks in several areas. Low-clearance vehicles (cars) are not recommended. There are…
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This trail starts at the west end with a wet and muddy stretch, winding through small rocks and rooty patches. Expect puddles and ruts up to a foot deep--picking the high points is key. Scattered…
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The south end of this segment of ATV trail descends from the Stave Mill Falls Loop and has a caution sign for a Slippery Slope, which is either referring to the upcoming creek crossing or…
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This is a short connector trail between Trails A and B, both of which are access trails from the Moccasin Gap trailhead, and are likely the first trails taken to start your ride in this…
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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…
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This smooth, fast-flowing trail departs from Trail B with a slightly off-camber start, then weaves through a forest of Arkansas pine, red maple, and ivy plants. It's a wide, two-track route with gradual grades and…
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Spring Lake Road Access is a maintained gravel route frequently traveled by visitors heading to the lake, resulting in noticeable corrugations and potholes that make moderate driving speeds advisable. The trail eventually leads to a…
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The Spring Lake trail begins at the paved Mount Magazine scenic route, descending from the hilltop, where established state park camping facilities are available. Alternatively, one compact vehicle may camp at the Greenfield State Park…
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The Hickory Grove trail begins as a maintained gravel two-track, offering a pleasant drive through forested landscapes past private property and rural homesteads. The latter half transitions into a dusty, uneven, and winding route that,…
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White Creek is a maintained but rugged trail characterized by its bumpy, rocky terrain as it gently winds through scenic forest areas. Travelers will encounter a few dry creek crossings, particularly noticeable in April, and…
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This road is mostly gravel but there are washed-out areas, uneven surfaces, larger rocks/boulders, several creek crossings of water that are at least a foot deep or more, and trees lying over the road. Several…
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