Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Tampa, Kansas

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 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

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 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 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 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 begins on a narrow, well-maintained track that climbs steadily into the hills and intersects a section of the Flint Trail where motor vehicles are prohibited. In that stretch, free-range bison roam, and the area is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. From there, the route descends pa...
Learn more about Road D

This long gravel trail is generally well-maintained but can get muddy and slick in sections, especially after rain. Expect occasional corrugation and potholes. The route crosses several small bridges and winds past farmland and scenic rolling hills. A highlight of the trail is a bridge over the inte...
Learn more about Sharp Creek Road

This trail winds through a heavily treed landscape where the gravel surface stays buttery smooth for the most part, punctuated by a few gentle climbs and descents. Along the way, you'll cross several shallow rivers and pass fields tended by local farmers. Be mindful of deer and the occasional vehicl...
Learn more about Agnes City Road

This route winds through fenced fields where cattle graze behind fences rather than roaming free. Sections of the path are smooth and compacted, while other stretches give way to loose gravel and can be rocky. Gentle inclines and descents carry you across rolling green hills that evoke a classic com...
Learn more about WP Road

This narrow gravel track weaves through open range, its surface slick and deeply rutted after rain. You'll cross several cattle gates and may find inquisitive cows lingering on the path, so keep your speed in check. The route twists and turns up ascents and down descents, rewarding patience with wid...
Learn more about Madison Road

This trail is sublime, unfolding over well-maintained gravel that shows few potholes or bumps as it winds through green rolling hills with gentle ascents and descents. Scattered farms dot the landscape, and the route crosses several creeks beneath a canopy of trees. There are no designated or disper...
Learn more about Chalk Road

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

The path quickly narrows into a muddy ribbon across open range, so you'll pass through several cattle gates and might spot cows lingering on the roadway, drawn by the sound of your engine. Occasional oil derricks punctuate the landscape, hinting at the route's infrequent use by local farmers and fie...
Learn more about Township Road 50

This trail is as sublime as the trail before it and unfolds over well-maintained gravel, showing few potholes or bumps as it winds through green rolling hills with gentle ascents and descents. Scattered farms and shallow creek crossings add a quiet, rural rhythm to the drive. There are no formal or ...
Learn more about Hessdale Road

This trail is fairly narrow, with smooth, well-maintained sections giving way to rocky, muddy stretches. It winds through rolling hills, rising and falling over gentle ascents and descents before crossing a small stream. Alongside the path stands a modest graveyard, its peaceful setting quietly memo...
Learn more about Halifax Road

This section represents the trail's most technical challenges, though you can bypass it by remaining on the main artery route. Despite its short length, this narrow path sees little use and receives no maintenance. You'll face rocky, off-camber stretches, steep ascents and descents, and plenty of mu...
Learn more about Christy Road

This trail follows a narrow ribbon of smooth gravel that occasionally gives way to rocky patches, winding through a dense forest flanked by a sea of open fields. You'll likely spot deer browsing along the roadside as you drive, so stay alert. There are no formal or dispersed campsites, and you won't...
Learn more about Neahring Ranch

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

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 is generally smooth with no major obstacles, making it suitable for most 4WD vehicles, including stock setups. Along the way, you’ll encounter a few mud holes, but they have solid bottoms during mapping and were not excessively deep. These muddy sections may still require cautious driving...
Learn more about Beater Boulevard

This trail serves primarily as an access route to some of the deepest and most notorious mud holes in the park on Champlin’s Challenge. The path itself has no major obstacles, making it easy to travel for most 4WD vehicles. However, drivers should be fully aware of what lies ahead, as once you conti...
Learn more about Brake Cleaner Bend