Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Salem, Iowa

This route is a mostly gravel loop around Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area with a few sections of Level B road. Level B roads should only be used when completely dry or frozen. Greencastle Avenue takes…
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This trail runs most of the perimeter of the Lake View OHV park. The trail is multidirectional and made up of a dirt and sand mix. The Perimeter Trail will get you to the access…
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This is a beginner-level practice track for ATVs, dirt bikes, and SXS that is made up of a dirt/sand mix. This track has relatively tame corners and jumps for new riders to get the feel…
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This is definitely the most scenic route in this OHV park. It borders the whole park and will take you along the beach of Rathbun Lake. The trail surface is mostly dirt with some rocks…
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This is my favorite part of Rathbun OHV park. It has some good steep hillclimbs for anyone wanting to push their limits. It's all part of a trail system, so there's no distinguished route or…
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This trail is designated for kids and beginner riders. The trail surface is mostly fine gravel with a good amount of turns, all either flat, off-camber, or berm turns. The Entrance for this trail is…
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Olive Branch is a rock road through some beautiful countryside starting just north of Virginia, Illinois, and ending at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area. No, it is not the Ozarks or…
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