Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Starkville, Mississippi

This trail is an old gravel road. Nothing technical, but offers peaceful scenery. There isn't a lot of traffic, so you can take your time. This road runs through the Tombigbee National Forest.
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This trail is not very technical. There are a few water crossings to play in, with one having a small waterfall. Other water crossings may appear further down the trail depending on rain. The trail…
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This trail is within a public mud park open only on specific weekends. Barnyard Mud Boggers or BMB offer more than 700 acres of land to ride. The Gutter trail isn't technical unless rain has…
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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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A picturesque drive through prime Alabama forest. Turkey Creek Road offers a great opportunity for wildlife viewing, photography, and getting away to the wilderness. Turkey Creek Road is a public dirt/gravel road that is mostly…
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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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Meadow Creek Road or Winston County 357 is a maintained public gravel road running North from Highway 278 through Pine Timber Forestlands to Yankee Trace Road just before Highway 13. Meadow Creek Road offers an…
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County Road 339 is a somewhat maintained public gravel road that offers great views of the surrounding area for those looking to get off the beaten path. Running from Alabama Highway 5 east to Rocky…
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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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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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Warrior Cemetery Road is one of the "main" access roads for the Mulberry Fork WMA. The road is mostly graded gravel and is easily traversed with any 4WD and higher 2WD vehicles. There are several…
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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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Fork Creek Road or Winston County 440 is a public, mostly unmaintained gravel and dirt road. Surrounded by Timber Company Land, Fork Creek Road offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and some slightly technical…
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This is a great beginners' trail. It has just about all types of obstacles but they are perfect for first-time off-roaders or those just learning. It is stock friendly and has many beautiful areas along…
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An out and back trail offering access to Mulberry Fork WMA. There are opportunities for hunting, fishing, and photography, as well as a great lunch spot overlooking Bankhead Lake on the Black Warrior River at…
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Trail #38, Brokefoot Viewing Trail, is a relatively easy rocky trail with a few washouts along the way. It splits off from #90 Abbie's Trail and then reconnects after about 400 yards. Its primary purpose…
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This is a short connector between trails #92 and #91. Low traffic has led to overgrowth, making the trail narrow and enclosed. Dense trees on both sides prevent any passing. Despite the tight conditions, the…
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This trail is a very short connector between trails #92 and #91. This trail can be very muddy if it rains and has no major obstacles. Very rarely is there traffic on this trail, so…
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This short trail connects trails #92 and #91. It is lightly used, leading to overgrowth and limited visibility. The trees are tight on both sides, leaving no room for passing. Due to its brief length,…
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This trail connects #90 to #94 It is a fairly easy trail with no major obstacles. There is a part that branches off and is not on the main trail of #93, which doesn't get…
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Bridge Street Is a short connector trail in between trails #91 and #92, it is mostly flat and wooded with dirt and pine straw covering the ground. This trail is infrequently used so it can…
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Trail #46, Galleria, offers an accessible and enjoyable experience for all vehicles. Expect a generally smooth dirt surface interspersed with small, easily navigable rocks. A notable feature is a washout that parallels much of the…
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This trail is a connector trail in between trails #91 and #92. The entrance of this trail tends to be hard to find due to the entrance being overgrown. There is no room to pass…
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This trail is an easy trail on the south border of the park. This trail features one obstacle which is the "slick hill" which is just a steep part of the road that can get…
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Trail #29, Buck Pass, is a steep but relatively easy trail in its current condition. It was previously much more difficult, featuring large rock obstacles, but recent maintenance appears to have smoothed the route with…
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Trail #89, Gobbler's Ridge, offers a relatively smooth dirt surface, making it accessible to a wide range of vehicles. However, drivers should be aware of small ruts and some washout as they approach the intersection…
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Trail #25 Wild Walena's Way is a relatively mild trail that winds through the woods with gentle twists and turns and very few significant obstacles for most of its length. However, immediately after crossing Trail…
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Bacon starts as a pretty steep hill of dirt and loose rock and after that, it is a grated dirt road with no obstacles. This trail follows a barbed wire fence on the south boundary…
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#96 Charlie's Trail offers a generally smooth and enjoyable offroad experience. The majority of the trail is a well-maintained dirt path, making for a comfortable ride. However, as you approach the southern end near trail…
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