Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Thomasville, Missouri

This is an easy scenic trail meandering through the forest trails and back roads of Mark Twain National Forest. The roads are a mix of dirt/gravel forestry and county roads. In the general area, there are several hiking, biking, and NF recreation areas. Dispersed camping spots can be found throughou...
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After passing through the McCormack Lake Picnic Area, continue onto Forest Service Road 3155B. This trail winds through the forest until it reaches the Eleven Point River. Starting as a well-maintained forest service road, it later transitions into a gravel/dirt surface. Midway, the trail narrows an...
Learn more about Boom Hole Access - FSR 3155B

Tucker Road (FS 4099) is a gravel, leaning into natural dirt forest road, within the Mark Twain National Forest, Doniphan / Eleven Point Unit. Tucker Road begins on the north shoulder of US Route 60 heading north into the woods, climbing uphill along the highway clearing, to turn into the dense wood...
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Ebb Spring (FS 4100) is a natural terrain forest service road within the Mark Twain National Forest, Doniphan / Eleven Point Unit. Ebb Spring is a short adventure starting from the north shoulder of US Route 60 heading north into the woods, passing the spur with a gate on the right at the entry, to ...
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Exchange (FS 4101) is a gravel and dirt forest service road within the Mark Twain National Forest, Doniphan / Eleven Point Unit. Exchange starts on the north shoulder of US-60 heading east-northeast into the woods, first climbing up the right-of-way embankment along the highway to meet the FS ID mar...
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Turkey Knob 3145 is an easy gravel road that takes you off-road from highway 60 south to highway 160 and is 23.8 miles long. When you first turn off of highway 60, you will find signs on the Decline of the Shortleaf Pine which is a collaborative project with several organizations to help bring the s...
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FSR 3213 can be accessed from either end, running from U.S. Route 160 to MO V. This well-maintained gravel forest service road is suitable for most vehicles. As it winds up Wolf Mountain, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the Mark Twain National Forest. Upon reaching the summit of Wolf Mountain, at 92...
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Stegall Tower, Carter County Road 159, or simply Stegall Mountain Road, is a simple gravel-based road to the Missouri Department of Conservation Fire Tower and land on Stegall Mountain. The road is simple and graceful, with generally well-maintained gravel, a single water splash crossing, and mild e...
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This is an easy, well-maintained loose gravel road. If you’re lucky, you can see local wildlife like deer and even wild horses in the pastures. Even though it’s well maintained it does pose the risk of flooding and possible water over the road. It crosses private property on the sides, so please be ...
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Rocky Falls or Shannon County Road 526 is a gravel and natural creek road within the Ozark National Scenic Riverway, Rocky Creek Missouri Department of Conservation Area, and Shannon County land. The road traverses through the hollows and hills surrounding the famous swimming hole and point of inter...
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Scenic Riverways is an 11.1-mile point-to-point route through the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, perfect for high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles and SxSs seeking stunning river views and excellent dispersed camping. Beginning just north of Eminence, Missouri, the trail winds along the Jacks F...
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Gooseneck 3412 is a beautiful scenic drive along an easy gravel road that is well-maintained through the Mark Twain National Forest. This route is situated just southwest of Grandin, Missouri on the Current River in the Ozark National Scenic Riverway. This route leads to the Gooseneck Campground whe...
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Wild Horses, or Shannon County Road 211, is a gravel road within the Ozark National Scenic Riverway, the Pioneer Forest, and Shannon County land. The road is a mild example of a Shannon County road but features access to the area surrounding Little Shawnee and Shawnee Creeks, as well as leading to t...
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Shawnee Creek, or Shannon County Road 211D is a gravel county road leading to an Ozark National Scenic Riverways campsite and Jacks Fork River access point for water floating of the area. The simple and graceful road features maintained gravel leading through a tree tunnel while paralleling next to ...
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The Overgrowth Spur runs North to South through Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri. This trail offers dispersed campsites if chosen with creativity. There are plenty of pull-off locations in case of traffic. Fallen trees blocking the trail are likely. This forest has spotty service, so be sure t...
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This trail begins as a well-maintained gravel surface forest service road. It continues as such for approximately half the distance of the trail up until you reach a large open grass area. This area is large enough for several vehicles to park at once and would make a great campsite. This area can b...
Learn more about Camp Roy - FSR 3208

Coot Tower or Shannon County Road 216 is a simple gravel-based road to the Missouri Department of Conservation Fire Tower and land on Coot Mountain. The road is simple and graceful, with well-maintained gravel from Missouri Route V, climbing up 480 feet from the lowest point of 759 feet elevation to...
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Gooseneck Trail is an easy and scenic unpaved route through the Mark Twain National Forest, perfect for stock SUVs and beginner offroaders looking to explore Missouri's dense woodlands. Spanning approximately 2.7 miles, this trail offers a peaceful drive with a maximum elevation of 841 feet and mild...
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The Cave Spoon runs North to South through Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri. This trail offers dispersed campsites if chosen with creativity. There are plenty of pull-off locations in case of traffic. Fallen trees blocking the trail are likely, as well as pinstripes. This forest has spotty ser...
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Perkins Ridge (FS 423) is a semi-maintained gravel forest service road within the Willow Springs Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The Perkins Ridge begins at Missouri Route AM, heading west along the raised ridge top spines, first dropping downhill as it overlooks deep valleys on both sides of th...
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After passing through the McCormack Lake Picnic Area, continue onto Forest Service Road 3155B. This trail winds through the forest until it reaches the Eleven Point River. Starting as a well-maintained forest service road, it later transitions into a gravel/dirt surface. Midway, the trail narrows an...
Learn more about Boom Hole Access - FSR 3155B

Tucker Road (FS 4099) is a gravel, leaning into natural dirt forest road, within the Mark Twain National Forest, Doniphan / Eleven Point Unit. Tucker Road begins on the north shoulder of US Route 60 heading north into the woods, climbing uphill along the highway clearing, to turn into the dense wood...
Learn more about Tucker Road - FS 4099

Ebb Spring (FS 4100) is a natural terrain forest service road within the Mark Twain National Forest, Doniphan / Eleven Point Unit. Ebb Spring is a short adventure starting from the north shoulder of US Route 60 heading north into the woods, passing the spur with a gate on the right at the entry, to ...
Learn more about Ebb Spring - FS 4100

Exchange (FS 4101) is a gravel and dirt forest service road within the Mark Twain National Forest, Doniphan / Eleven Point Unit. Exchange starts on the north shoulder of US-60 heading east-northeast into the woods, first climbing up the right-of-way embankment along the highway to meet the FS ID mar...
Learn more about Exchange - FS 4101

After passing through the McCormack Lake Picnic Area, continue onto Forest Service Road 3155B. This trail winds through the forest until it reaches the Eleven Point River. Starting as a well-maintained forest service road, it later transitions into a gravel/dirt surface. Midway, the trail narrows an...
Learn more about Boom Hole Access - FSR 3155B

Tucker Road (FS 4099) is a gravel, leaning into natural dirt forest road, within the Mark Twain National Forest, Doniphan / Eleven Point Unit. Tucker Road begins on the north shoulder of US Route 60 heading north into the woods, climbing uphill along the highway clearing, to turn into the dense wood...
Learn more about Tucker Road - FS 4099

Ebb Spring (FS 4100) is a natural terrain forest service road within the Mark Twain National Forest, Doniphan / Eleven Point Unit. Ebb Spring is a short adventure starting from the north shoulder of US Route 60 heading north into the woods, passing the spur with a gate on the right at the entry, to ...
Learn more about Ebb Spring - FS 4100

Exchange (FS 4101) is a gravel and dirt forest service road within the Mark Twain National Forest, Doniphan / Eleven Point Unit. Exchange starts on the north shoulder of US-60 heading east-northeast into the woods, first climbing up the right-of-way embankment along the highway to meet the FS ID mar...
Learn more about Exchange - FS 4101