Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near St. Thomas, Missouri

Critter Cutoff is an easy trail that is mostly dirt with a few muddy spots during rainy weather. The lower end connects to Outer Limits on the northeast side of the park and leads uphill to connect with Critter Crossing. Watch for the hunting stand up in the trees close to the north end.
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The Wart Trail is a short loop off the far northeast corner of the Outer Limits Trail. It drops down fifty feet into a gulch. There is a short, steep drop on the north end of the loop. It is mostly dirt and smaller rocks with muddy areas along the lower gulch section.
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The Spur is located near the Coffee Creek area and offers a slightly more challenging ride compared to Turkey Ridge. The trail is primarily dirt and features a hill climb with a moderate incline. What sets this trail apart is its off-camber hill and narrower path, requiring more focus and control fr...
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Turkey Ridge is located near the Coffee Creek area and offers a smooth, enjoyable ride for off-road riders of all skill levels. The trail is primarily dirt and features a single, simple hill climb that adds just enough elevation change to keep things interesting. Its wider path makes navigation easy...
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Strut is located in the Coffee Creek area. The terrain is a non-maintained gravel road offering a scenic and easy ride. This trail is a gradual, but easy, climb to the top. Riders use this trail as an option to create their own loop trail or shortcut in the Coffee Creek hills trail area.
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This mostly dirt trail provides an easier route through the park and serves as a useful connector to several more challenging trails in the area. This natural rock formation offers a scenic and unique riding experience without requiring advanced technical skills. The trail winds through wooded terra...
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This short and simple offroad trail provides a convenient way to create a loop within the Coffee Creek area or to access the nearby Coffee Creek Hill Trails. It runs along the outer edge of the hay fields, offering a peaceful ride with open views. The trail surface is mostly grass, with no obstacles...
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This trail is a mostly dirt path that forms a partial loop, reconnecting you to the Hungover Trail and offering a smooth, easy ride through the wooded area. The terrain is straightforward with no major obstacles, making it suitable for all skill levels. The main thing to watch for is a few low-hangi...
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Pointed Rock is a shortcut from Rocky Road Trail to the Outer Limits Trail right at the entrance to Coffee Creek and Trail Mix. This trail offers a little more of a challenge than staying on Rocky Road to Outer Limits, with the larger rocks and a greater incline.
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Galveston Road is one of three private access routes available exclusively to visitors of LOTO Offroad Park. This low-maintenance gravel road is primarily used by local residents, so it's important to remain on the designated path at all times--no off-trail exploring is permitted. While not a techni...
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This mostly dirt trail provides an easier route through the park and serves as a useful connector to several more challenging trails in the area. This natural rock formation offers a scenic and unique riding experience without requiring advanced technical skills. The trail winds through wooded terra...
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This trail branches off from the original Coffee Creek Trail, continuing along the creek bed until it reaches the edge of the property line. From there, it veers into the woods. Along the way, riders will encounter water crossings. A notable obstacle on this route is a downed tree that requires care...
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Hill Killer Road is an easy trail accessible by all off-road vehicles. This trail gives access to three of the larger hill climb trails at LOTO Offroad and serves as a parking and viewing area for spectators to watch these extreme climbs just out of the banks of Coffee Creek.
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Coffee Creek Road is one of three private access routes available exclusively to visitors of LOTO Offroad Park. This low-maintenance gravel road is primarily used by local residents, so it's important to remain on the designated path at all times--no off-trail exploring is permitted. While not a tec...
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Fur Road is a private-access-only road, but it may be utilized by visitors of LOTO Offroad Park to reach the developing northern logging trail area. This road is a basic, low-maintenance dirt path and should be traveled with caution. Please remain strictly on the trail--do not venture off the road o...
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This 0.7-mile offroad trail travels around the upper field of the park, offering an easy and scenic route for riders of all experience levels. It's a great starting point for exploring the park, as it connects to numerous trails in the central area. The trail travels through tall, open fields with w...
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Chigger Lane is a mild offroad trail that offers an enjoyable and scenic ride without the intense technical challenges found on tougher routes. The trail traverses along smooth, rolling terrain surrounded by woods and open views of the surrounding property. Small ruts, light gravel, and a few uneven...
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This offroad trail, known as Critter Crossing, earns its name from the numerous critters seen along its route. The trail begins by guiding you through a natural wash, then gradually climbs through a series of rocky patches. As you progress, the terrain becomes increasingly technical, culminating at ...
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Chimney Trail is a scenic offroad route that leads you deep into the woods, passing the remnants of an old homestead where only a lone chimney still stands--hence the name. The trail itself winds through a rocky, wooded landscape but remains relatively moderate in difficulty, with no steep climbs or...
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The Saddle is located on the southern side of the park and offers a scenic route that breaks away from the creek area and ventures deep into the wooded terrain. This trail features a 150-foot elevation change, with a couple of moderate hill climbs that add excitement and challenge, especially for le...
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Critter Cutoff is an easy trail that is mostly dirt with a few muddy spots during rainy weather. The lower end connects to Outer Limits on the northeast side of the park and leads uphill to connect with Critter Crossing. Watch for the hunting stand up in the trees close to the north end.
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The Wart Trail is a short loop off the far northeast corner of the Outer Limits Trail. It drops down fifty feet into a gulch. There is a short, steep drop on the north end of the loop. It is mostly dirt and smaller rocks with muddy areas along the lower gulch section.
Learn more about The Wart

The Spur is located near the Coffee Creek area and offers a slightly more challenging ride compared to Turkey Ridge. The trail is primarily dirt and features a hill climb with a moderate incline. What sets this trail apart is its off-camber hill and narrower path, requiring more focus and control fr...
Learn more about The Spur

Turkey Ridge is located near the Coffee Creek area and offers a smooth, enjoyable ride for off-road riders of all skill levels. The trail is primarily dirt and features a single, simple hill climb that adds just enough elevation change to keep things interesting. Its wider path makes navigation easy...
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Critter Cutoff is an easy trail that is mostly dirt with a few muddy spots during rainy weather. The lower end connects to Outer Limits on the northeast side of the park and leads uphill to connect with Critter Crossing. Watch for the hunting stand up in the trees close to the north end.
Learn more about Critter Cutoff

The Wart Trail is a short loop off the far northeast corner of the Outer Limits Trail. It drops down fifty feet into a gulch. There is a short, steep drop on the north end of the loop. It is mostly dirt and smaller rocks with muddy areas along the lower gulch section.
Learn more about The Wart

The Spur is located near the Coffee Creek area and offers a slightly more challenging ride compared to Turkey Ridge. The trail is primarily dirt and features a hill climb with a moderate incline. What sets this trail apart is its off-camber hill and narrower path, requiring more focus and control fr...
Learn more about The Spur

Turkey Ridge is located near the Coffee Creek area and offers a smooth, enjoyable ride for off-road riders of all skill levels. The trail is primarily dirt and features a single, simple hill climb that adds just enough elevation change to keep things interesting. Its wider path makes navigation easy...
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