Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Scranton, Arkansas

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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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This is a north/south trail accessible by OHVs (ATV, UTV, MX) and horseback ONLY. There are width restriction gates on both ends, limiting vehicles to approximately 72" max width. The trail has several shallow mud…
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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,…
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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.…
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The Valentine Ridge trail starts at a clearly marked yellow sign indicating the entrance to an ATV and horse trail area. Initially, drivers encounter a fairly steep descent with rocky terrain that gradually transitions into…
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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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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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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 long, winding trail ascends into the mountains, eventually reaching elevations where the forest transitions almost entirely to shortleaf pine. The road is primarily gravel and generally well maintained, though it narrows in places 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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Barber Ridge Trail begins as a narrow, winding route that traverses a scenic forest, bordered by private properties. The initial stretch is rugged, characterized by bumpy terrain, loose rocks, and tight turns. As the trail…
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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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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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This trail begins with a steady climb into the mountains, crossing several cattle guards and a shallow stream that may be submerged depending on recent rainfall. Early on, the route passes through stretches of private…
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This is an out-and-back 3.5-mile trail to Spainhour Falls. The trail is very narrow with tight foliage and has very few places to cleanly pass oncoming traffic. Expect several small creek crossings and many mud…
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Near the Horsehead Lake Recreation Area, this trail starts as a mellow gravel road and ascends the mountain, nearing Batson. As you get higher, the trail turns into a bench cut road with a steep…
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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 starts off as a paved road, but very quickly turns into maintained gravel with room for passing. There are no obstacles. This is a windy, easy drive with several off-shoots. It is scenic, with…
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This trail is a well-maintained but rocky and winding gravel road that leads into the Mount Magazine Wildlife Management Area. It begins between stretches of private land, clearly marked by trees painted with purple rectangles…
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Scenic drive with tall trees that follow along Murray Creek in spots. It starts as a maintained, easy, gravel and dirt road but soon turns into a rocky, primarily one-vehicle trail with several places to…
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This trail starts with a water crossing at Murray Creek. The creek bottom is all rocks. After crossing, there is a large camp area with a view of Murray Creek's waterfalls. Back on the trail…
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This Trail is a gravel road that can be messy when wet. There can be water crossings along this trail depending on precipitation. Not far up this trail as you travel west, you will see…
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This gravel road has beautiful views and some nice curves. Watch for wildlife as you travel through the tall trees. There are steep drop-offs on the side of the road where you will hear and…
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