Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Scranton, Arkansas

Shoal Creek Road is an easy, well-maintained gravel route that follows Shoal Creek and provides access to dispersed camping and nearby trail systems. It’s a great entry-level drive with scenic creek crossings and access to more adventurous trails at the far end. Maintained gravel road getting to Sho...
Learn more about Shoal Creek - FS 1604

At only 1 miles long, the trail offers scenic views at the top, small rocky ledges, small ruts, and (its namesake) 52 rain humps put in to control erosion. Whether ran top to bottom or the other way, the trail is a fun one. When wet, the trail can be very tricky. There is a spot of two of clay that ...
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This trail is a short but punchy hill climb that offers a solid challenge with loose rock, shelves, and steep grades in a classic Ozark hardwood forest setting. The route features a steady climb with multiple technical sections, including rock shelves and ledges that require careful tire placement, ...
Learn more about FS 9066D

This is a pretty short, basic, run-of-the-mill dirt road that leads to some very nice scenic areas. The road is smooth for the most part, with no ruts or mud holes, making it more of a Sunday drive down a backroad. There are plenty of deer along this road, so use caution, and a bunch of rabbits may ...
Learn more about Rich Mountain Byway

Very short trail out to the popular Buzzard's Rock overlook. The trail is accessible by OHV (ATV, UTV, MX) only and not legal for any other vehicle type. The trail goes past a very large campsite and pond called Huckleberry Pond. The trail can be very slimy and muddy during wet weather. There is a r...
Learn more about Buzzard's Rock (Huckleberry Pond) - Trail 96022B

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 cautious driving essential to avoid vehicle damage. While the ...
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Bramlett is a rugged two-track trail that starts bumpy, briefly smooths out, and then deteriorates into a rocky, winding path featuring several mud pits and a steep, off-camber section when approached from the north. Drivers will also encounter large off-camber humps, scattered rocks, and a few stre...
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Little Bigger Road is an easy, well-maintained gravel road that serves as a primary access route into deeper trail systems near Mount Magazine, making it ideal for reaching more technical trails without much effort. It had been raining all night, so conditions were pretty wet, but the road held up w...
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Rich Mountain Road is a wide, maintained trail that winds through a forested landscape and passes by a few rural homesteads. Along the way, travelers will encounter several offshoot trails designated for horse riding and ATV use. There are a few dispersed camping opportunities available, some featur...
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Copper Spring is a well-maintained trail that shows signs of recent logging activity, with a generally smooth driving surface interspersed with rocky and bumpy sections. Travelers will encounter several ascents and descents along the route, including a few creek crossings, as the trail winds through...
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This is a very easy trail that closely resembles a dirt road. The trail is mainly used to access trailers 1627B and 1612B. There are zero trail obstacles, zero mud, zero ruts, and zero rocks. The trail is covered in gravel and is very smooth. The trail can be run with any vehicle type.
Learn more about Bear Hollow - Trail 1627

Eickleberry Road is a maintained gravel road alternating between wide and narrow sections, featuring several relatively steep ascents and descents. Numerous smaller trails branch off the main route, and a few dispersed campsites with fire rings can be found along the way. The trail climbs to the top...
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This easy gravel route travels through a mix of farmland and wooded corridors, offering a peaceful drive with views of working farmland and the surrounding countryside. Along the route, you'll pass grazing cattle, hay fields, and sections of mature forest that form a shaded canopy over the road. The...
Learn more about County Road 3491

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 picnic area after obtaining permission and paying reduced campin...
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This maintained gravel route winds through a scenic corridor of mature hardwoods and pines, creating a shaded drive with occasional views beyond the forest canopy. Several homes are located along the route, so watch for pets near the roadway and be respectful of private property. Wildflowers can be ...
Learn more about North Web Road

This maintained gravel route winds through a peaceful mix of mature hardwood forest and scattered rural properties. Much of the road is one vehicle wide, although a few wider sections and pull-offs allow traffic to pass safely. Towering oaks, pines, and dense green vegetation create a shaded canopy ...
Learn more about County Road 3380

This maintained gravel route winds through a scenic mix of mature hardwood forest and quiet rural homes before connecting with County Road 3380. Much of the drive is shaded by a dense tree canopy, creating a peaceful corridor with gentle curves and occasional glimpses of open yards and well-kept pro...
Learn more about County Road 3339

This easy gravel route follows a well-maintained county road through a mix of mature hardwoods, pine forest, and open countryside. The road remains mostly two vehicles wide from end to end, making it a comfortable drive for full-size trucks and SUVs. Dense sections of forest create a tunnel-like can...
Learn more about County Road 3550

This easy gravel route provides a quiet drive with frequent tree-lined sections that create a scenic canopy overhead. The road is maintained throughout and remains smooth with no technical obstacles, making it suitable for any vehicle. Although the route is primarily one vehicle wide, there are nume...
Learn more about County Road 3546

This maintained gravel route winds through a scenic blend of hardwood forest and quiet rural farmland, offering a peaceful drive with no major obstacles. Much of the road is lined by mature trees that form a shaded canopy, while other sections open to small fields, pastures, and scattered homes tuck...
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Shoal Creek Road is an easy, well-maintained gravel route that follows Shoal Creek and provides access to dispersed camping and nearby trail systems. It’s a great entry-level drive with scenic creek crossings and access to more adventurous trails at the far end. Maintained gravel road getting to Sho...
Learn more about Shoal Creek - FS 1604

At only 1 miles long, the trail offers scenic views at the top, small rocky ledges, small ruts, and (its namesake) 52 rain humps put in to control erosion. Whether ran top to bottom or the other way, the trail is a fun one. When wet, the trail can be very tricky. There is a spot of two of clay that ...
Learn more about 52 Humps

This trail is a short but punchy hill climb that offers a solid challenge with loose rock, shelves, and steep grades in a classic Ozark hardwood forest setting. The route features a steady climb with multiple technical sections, including rock shelves and ledges that require careful tire placement, ...
Learn more about FS 9066D

This is a pretty short, basic, run-of-the-mill dirt road that leads to some very nice scenic areas. The road is smooth for the most part, with no ruts or mud holes, making it more of a Sunday drive down a backroad. There are plenty of deer along this road, so use caution, and a bunch of rabbits may ...
Learn more about Rich Mountain Byway

Shoal Creek Road is an easy, well-maintained gravel route that follows Shoal Creek and provides access to dispersed camping and nearby trail systems. It’s a great entry-level drive with scenic creek crossings and access to more adventurous trails at the far end. Maintained gravel road getting to Sho...
Learn more about Shoal Creek - FS 1604

At only 1 miles long, the trail offers scenic views at the top, small rocky ledges, small ruts, and (its namesake) 52 rain humps put in to control erosion. Whether ran top to bottom or the other way, the trail is a fun one. When wet, the trail can be very tricky. There is a spot of two of clay that ...
Learn more about 52 Humps

This trail is a short but punchy hill climb that offers a solid challenge with loose rock, shelves, and steep grades in a classic Ozark hardwood forest setting. The route features a steady climb with multiple technical sections, including rock shelves and ledges that require careful tire placement, ...
Learn more about FS 9066D

This is a pretty short, basic, run-of-the-mill dirt road that leads to some very nice scenic areas. The road is smooth for the most part, with no ruts or mud holes, making it more of a Sunday drive down a backroad. There are plenty of deer along this road, so use caution, and a bunch of rabbits may ...
Learn more about Rich Mountain Byway