Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Smolan, Kansas

This route will take you through some of the beautiful and unique landscapes of central Kansas, combining scenic drives with opportunities to explore natural and historical sites. It consists primarily of gravel roads, with a few being dirt and low-maintenance, so be sure to keep an eye on the weath...
Learn more about Explorers Trail

This well-maintained gravel road follows along the Big Salt Marsh in Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. It consists of around 22,000 acres of a rare inland salt marsh and sand prairie. The area is used by over 300 species of migratory and resident birds and waterfowl. You will see plenty of wildlife,...
Learn more about Big Salt Marsh Road

This trail follows around the south side of Waconda Lake. The Lake was created in 1969, but before it was a lake, it was known as Waconda Springs, and was a sacred gathering place for the various Native American Tribes. Several access points along this trail allow you to get down to the lake. Don't...
Learn more about Waconda

This trail features well-maintained gravel road with a few narrow bridges. On the north end, there is a small section of maintained dirt road that can get muddy after rain. This trail goes through the heart of the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. Here you will see lots of wildlife, including deer, ...
Learn more about Little Salt Marsh Road

This trail is a broad, well-maintained gravel road that runs alongside railway tracks for much of the way. It's easy to pick up speed here, but it's worth slowing down as the route is shared with local farm traffic. The trail crosses several small bridges and winds through farmland and rolling hills...
Learn more about Old Highway 50

This trail winds through rolling green hills, featuring several significant ascents and descents along its mostly smooth gravel surface. As you drive, the blissful route passes a handful of farmsteads before opening onto a serene lake bordered by beautiful private homes and posted private land. Ther...
Learn more about FF Avenue

This route follows a mostly well-maintained gravel surface, winding through a series of gentle twists and turns. Drivers should keep their speed down to account for occasional local traffic and the changing character of the road. Once you leave the lakeshore behind, the trail stretches into more ope...
Learn more about Kahola Road

This trail begins as a broad, smooth gravel road that winds past farmland, offering an easy drive at first. After crossing the interstate, the trail shifts in character--narrowing into a straight, well-maintained gravel stretch before transitioning into a winding section that can become muddy and sl...
Learn more about V Road

River Run Spur is mostly gravel roads that are less maintained and that follows along the edge of Tuttle Creek Lake, This trail will take you through the beautiful flint hills area where you see plenty of wildlife and have access points to Tuttle creek lake. Enjoy exploring the area and take time to...
Learn more about River Run Spur

This wide and mostly well-maintained trail has a gravel surface that can become muddy and slippery in wet conditions. There are patches of corrugation and a few potholes to watch out for. The route winds past farms and gently rolling hills, eventually linking one town to another. No formal or disper...
Learn more about RS91

This trail runs over well-maintained gravel, though it turns muddy in spots. You'll encounter a few twists and turns and some local traffic, so keep your speed down. Once you leave the lakeshore, the drive opens out into gently rolling fields and stands of trees, offering a gentle and scenic drive. ...
Learn more about DD Avenue

This trail follows along the historic Big Blue River to where it will meet with Tuttle Creek Lake. Along this route, you will find old ghost towns of Irving and Cleburne, a natural spring (which, yes, is safe to drink from), great views, and, of course, some wildlife. There are plenty of stopping po...
Learn more about Big Blue River Route

This trail runs over predominantly smooth gravel, featuring gentle climbs and descents and a few shallow dips. When the surface is wet, sections can become slippery, so caution is advised. The route crosses a small bridge and winds past farms and sublime countryside. There are no formal or dispersed...
Learn more about South 150 Road

This trail begins with an arrow-straight, smooth stretch peppered by a few gentle ascents and descents. As it starts to wind, you'll pass a scene reminiscent of a painting: black cows grazing on vibrant grass beside cream-colored concrete slabs supporting black oil tanks, all set against rolling gre...
Learn more about Road 310

This trail follows around the south side of Waconda Lake. The Lake was created in 1969, but before it was a lake, it was known as Waconda Springs, and was a sacred gathering place for the various Native American Tribes. Several access points along this trail allow you to get down to the lake. Don't...
Learn more about Waconda

River Run Spur is mostly gravel roads that are less maintained and that follows along the edge of Tuttle Creek Lake, This trail will take you through the beautiful flint hills area where you see plenty of wildlife and have access points to Tuttle creek lake. Enjoy exploring the area and take time to...
Learn more about River Run Spur

This trail follows along the historic Big Blue River to where it will meet with Tuttle Creek Lake. Along this route, you will find old ghost towns of Irving and Cleburne, a natural spring (which, yes, is safe to drink from), great views, and, of course, some wildlife. There are plenty of stopping po...
Learn more about Big Blue River Route

This trail follows around the south side of Waconda Lake. The Lake was created in 1969, but before it was a lake, it was known as Waconda Springs, and was a sacred gathering place for the various Native American Tribes. Several access points along this trail allow you to get down to the lake. Don't...
Learn more about Waconda

River Run Spur is mostly gravel roads that are less maintained and that follows along the edge of Tuttle Creek Lake, This trail will take you through the beautiful flint hills area where you see plenty of wildlife and have access points to Tuttle creek lake. Enjoy exploring the area and take time to...
Learn more about River Run Spur

This trail follows along the historic Big Blue River to where it will meet with Tuttle Creek Lake. Along this route, you will find old ghost towns of Irving and Cleburne, a natural spring (which, yes, is safe to drink from), great views, and, of course, some wildlife. There are plenty of stopping po...
Learn more about Big Blue River Route