Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Silas, Alabama

Entering the trail will be a gate that should be unlocked depending on seasonal closures. Be sure to close the gate upon entering and leaving. The trail is mostly grassy with a few small ruts…
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FS 35000 is a well-maintained 14-mile gravel road that runs east-west through the DeSoto National Forest. The road is well-traveled, with the western two-thirds running near/through the Mississippi National Guard's Camp Shelby Military Reservation. The…
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This trail begins at Ashe Lake Recreational Area. The recreation area has a beautiful lake, walking trail, and working bathroom! As you begin this trail there you will see that it is easily 2 full-size…
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FS 308K is a short section of gravel road that leads to a pair of motorized use trails. The gravel portion is about a quarter of a mile long and is easily passable with any…
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As you turn off Highway 35 onto FS 533, there will be well-maintained, hard-packed gravel for a while. Then, as you traverse the trail, the first obstacle is a gnarly washout that spans across the…
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This forest service road is located right outside of Raleigh on Highway 35 in the Shongelo Ranger District. FS527 runs right into FS527A and that road dead ends into a 3 rig-sized campsite where you're…
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Gravel Landing is a scenic access point located within the Perdido River Wildlife Management Area along the Alabama-Florida border. The route to the landing follows a well-maintained gravel single-lane road that winds through pine forest…
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As you enter this trailhead you'll be on hard packed gravel that slowly turns into washouts, so keep a slower pace. As you advance down the trail you'll notice that the woods turn to cutover,…
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This is the southwest corner of Beinville National Forest. The trail is made up of 3 roads in this order, USFS Road 516, Smith County Road 521, and USFS Road 521-A. This is a pretty…
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Bypass the Rocky Duck Road with an easy and scenic route through the coastal pine forests of South Alabama. Starts a little sandy, then moves to packed dirt. Most SUVs will have no issue on…
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Blue Lake Loop is an easy and scenic route through the coastal pine forests of South Alabama. The trail follows a mix of sandy, grassy, and well-maintained gravel forest roads with mostly flat terrain, making…
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This is a scenic trail that goes north/south through the Bienville National Forest and some private land northeast of Jackson, MS. It's perfect for a short afternoon drive away from the busy city life. This…
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This trail is in the Beinville National Forest and it's all hard packed gravel from Hillsboro Ludlow Road to Highway 13 just North of Morton city limits. It has tons of turns that you can…
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Devils Garden Trail in the Perdido River Management Area is an easy, casual route through South Alabama's coastal pine forest. The trail features a mix of sandy, grassy, and well-maintained gravel roads with mostly flat…
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Serving as one of the main North-South routes, USFS 726, or Phalen Spur, runs through the heart of Oakmulgee WMA within the Talledega National Forest. USFS 726 is an easy ride, with most of the…
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While FS 723 is located in the Talladega National Forest, it's also situated within the Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). During hunting season, be aware of and respectful toward hunters who will likely be in…
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FS 742 connects FS 743 in the southeast with County Road 44 in the northwest. Only street-legal "plated" vehicles are allowed. Travelling northwest from FS 743, it begins as a well-graded gravel road, which gently…
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FS-707 / Bishop Road is in the Talladega National Forest. It also forms part of the northern edge of the Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). During hunting season, be aware of and respectful toward hunters…
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Sand Landing is a well-traveled scenic trail in the Perdido River Water Management Area, providing access to hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and a small craft boat launch bordering the east bank of the Perdido River.…
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FS 700 sits within the Talladega National Forest, with the northern two-thirds of the route passing through the Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Only street-legal, "plated" vehicles are allowed on this route. The southern entry…
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Camp Henderson Road offers a scenic and relaxed ride, making it a great option for those looking to enjoy the natural surroundings. Drivers can expect small ruts and loose gravel on steeper grades, so caution…
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Mason West Road is an ideal route for novice off-roaders, nature lovers, or anyone seeking a relaxed drive through scenic terrain. This fairly well-maintained road offers a smooth and approachable experience, making it a great…
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Camp Lowery Road is a well-maintained forest service road connecting Sellersville Road to Simmons Road, with mostly flat packed sand and gravel terrain. Expect occasional burn-scar sections that can become slick and muddy after rain.…
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C39 is a narrow, single-lane trail that winds through towering mixed pine forests, offering a scenic and immersive off-road experience. The route provides an engaging ride without being overly technical, making it an excellent choice…
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Simmons Road connects Three Notch Trail at the east end and Mason West Road at the west end. It is a 6-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River State…
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The Three Notch Trail connects CR 191 at the north end and Buddy Hardy Road at the south end. It is a 14-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River…
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Maddox Cut is a relatively well-maintained forest service road in the Talladega National Forest. It does get muddy and rutted out during the wet season, but still nothing a car can't handle. Log trucks could…
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Overstreet Road connects County Road 191 at the west end and Belandville Road at the east end. It is a 2.5-mile trail that takes you through the northeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest…
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FS 421 is located in the Talladega National Forest; it is a maintained forest service road. Occasionally, it has washouts and trees down on the road. Most vehicles will make it with no problem; it…
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Oneal, also known as FS 418 is a forest service road in the Talladega National Forest. It does get some serious washes at times. The forest service was out making repairs and installing water drainage…
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