Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Stilwell, Oklahoma

The road unfolds as loose gravel, usually in decent shape but peppered with washboard ripples and the odd pothole that urges a slower pace. It threads through rolling farmland where pastures stretch to the fence…
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The road drops off the hillside in a lazy set of bends, its gravel surface mostly tidy but interrupted by the odd pothole and strip of washboard that rattles the dash before smoothing out farther…
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The track rolls out as loose gravel that is generally well cared for, though scattered potholes and stretches of washboard keep the ride lively. Because farmhouses line much of the route, pickups and delivery vans…
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The drive begins innocently enough on firm gravel, but the road soon tightens into a twisting corridor that grows muddy, rocky, and pocked with corrugations and potholes. Water pools in low spots, and the grade…
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The route starts as a tidy ribbon of gravel that climbs and dips through thick timber, and it is common to spot deer slipping across the track. There is a large, well-fenced ranch called Lee…
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A beautiful and leisurely drive through a small section of the eastern side of the Cherokee Nation. This route is approximately 58 miles long and can be completed in 2-5 hours, depending on the speed…
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The road unfolds as loose gravel, generally well graded but dotted with washboard stretches that jostle the suspension. Because farmers rely on it daily, expect the occasional pickup or tractor, and keep your speed in…
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The drive begins on smooth, well-graded gravel that carries you to a broad submerged bridge, but the moment you cross the river, the trail's tone changes. It narrows, brush leans in, and the surface breaks…
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In the hills west of Lake Tenkiller, the route rattles across loose gravel that turns briefly washboard before smoothing as it slips past hayfields and the pickups of local farmers. Groves of post oak, blackjack…
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The first section of Ridge Road is wide, well-maintained, loose gravel, but the second half is quite the opposite. The trail narrows down the moment it branches from the main track, squeezing between a couple…
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This trail begins as a road near private property but traverses through a wooded area of the Ozark National Forest. The south end may seem like it passes through someone's property, but it is a…
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The road rolls out as loose, mostly smooth gravel with the occasional washboard stretch that rattles the suspension. Pools and ponds nearby draw plenty of wildlife, so it pays to ease off the throttle and…
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The track starts out with loose gravel that chatters beneath the tires, then ripples into stretches of washboard and the odd pothole to keep drivers alert. It rises and falls across patchworked farmland, threading between…
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Memorial Trail shakes things up from the first turn, its loose gravel clattering under-tire and breaking into bumpy, corrugated stretches that hint at the recent storms we braved on Memorial Day. The track winds between…
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This trail is just for access to the camping areas. This campground has spots for tents, boondocking, electric sites, and self-sufficient sites. Right next to the campground, you will find very nice showers and bathrooms…
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This trail can be started from the campground side of the park. Brandon's trail will lead to four other trails in the park. One of them is a more challenging trail if you continue straight…
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This is the Main Access Road for the park. This road is shared with other landowners, so please be respectful. Starting from the North side of the park, you will find the main entrance to…
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The drive slips beneath a leafy canopy, crunching over tidy gravel as it skirts a postcard-worthy farmhouse and drifts downhill toward a broad river. Most days, the crossing is little more than a gentle splash,…
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This trail will branch off of Brandon's trail (coming from the campground) and will take you to the Parking Line Road, which has access to all the day-use trails. You will also pass multiple hard-rated…
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This loop is for the Day use vehicles parking off the Main Access Road. This loop brings you to several trails throughout the park and is well-maintained. During heavy rain, this trail can become very…
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The route unrolls as a strip of well-graded gravel, smooth enough to lull you into a steady rhythm yet still lively with gentle bends that keep the steering wheel busy. It slips past neatly kept…
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Whitley's Trail is a connecting trail off of Brandon's Trail. This will bring you back from the South Side of the park to the Main Access Road. Whitley's Trail has some washed-out sections that can…
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This trail is for Float Parking Access. This is still something new to the park and is currently being worked on. This trail, like most others, has loose rock and some muddy areas. You will…
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The track services the local farming community and starts--or finishes, depending on your direction--beside a quiet cemetery, then rolls out as well-kept gravel that crunches beneath the tires. A small dam flashes by, the water…
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This trail can be driven either direction (North to South or South to North). Starting from the North side, you will come off the Access Road and take a downhill with some loose rock. You…
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This is just an early exit or quick entrance to Truce's Trail. This will contain the same type of material as Truce's, meaning some loose rock, slightly muddy areas, especially during the rainy season. This…
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This trail is fairly easy, being mostly a connecting trail back to the access road from Lynn's Loop or Jenny's Trail. This trail has some loose rock, small mud holes, and some tight spots through…
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Truce's Trail can be started from the Access Road, which would be the South side of this trail. This trail will be fairly easy for most 4x4-capable vehicles. This trail is more of a connecting…
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This is a great loop trail off Freedom Road. Along the trail, there are a few more loop and side road options that would make the path longer or more difficult. Due to narrow and…
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This trail is fairly easy with some washed-out sections that could get worse over time. Some sections that could swallow a 33-inch tire. There is also loose rock throughout this trail. This trail is a…
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