Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Van Buren, Missouri

Aldrich Cemetery, Upper Aldrich Valley Road, or Carter County Road 205 is a coarse gravel and occasional creek bottom road traversing Carter County and Pioneer Forest Land. Coming right off US-60, the Aldrich Cemetery road heads southwest before turning even more south towards the low-lying bottoms ...
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Waymeyer Landing or National Park Service Road 215 is a sand and natural gravel road to the boat launch area of the same name, located along the Current River within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The logistical relevance of this road is undeniable, whether running kayaks, tubes, or rigs from/...
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Mid Ridge Road is a natural coarse gravel and dirt-based road within the Roger's Creek Natural Area, Missouri Department of Conservation Land. The road begins at the bottom of the Current River Valley, just northwest of Van Buren, MO. It quickly elevates from the entry off Carter County Road 151, cl...
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Bee Gum Ridge, Chilton Road, or Carter County Road 209, is a coarse gravel road that crosses Carter County land, Pioneer Forest land, and ultimately leads to Ozark National Scenic Riverways Land. Bee Gum Ridge begins as a ridge-top road right off Missouri Route T, remaining elevated to this height f...
Learn more about Bee Gum Ridge - CCR 209

Garwood Tower or Reynolds County Road 570 is a gravel road leading to the Missouri Department of Conservation-owned Garwood Fire Tower. It features a unique track with a county road leading up to, and then through, an active logging sawmill, which has a public easement to pass through to connect to ...
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The Tram, National Park Service Road 123, also known as Clubhouse, or the Hillbilly's Katy Trail is a gravel and natural terrain trail within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways land. Leading alongside the Current River in Carter County, southeast of Van Buren, Missouri, the Tram follows the histori...
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Rollercoaster, possibly partially known as Cabin Holler, is a gravel and natural rock/dirt mix road through north-eastern Peck Ranch Conservation Area, leading into the Rocky Creek Conservation Area (former Roger's Creek Natural Area) at Mud Spring Hollow, and ending in the far eastern section of Ro...
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Clubhouse Bluff or Carter County Road 221 is a low-standard coarse gravel and dirt road, passing through several agencies' land, including the Pioneer Forest, Carter County, and ending in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The Clubhouse Bluff begins shortly from US60, heading southwestward along t...
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Collins Cemetery Road or Beal Road is a gravel and natural-terrain road within Rocky Creek, Missouri Department of Conservation Area, and Ozark National Scenic Riverways Land. The track leaves the Beal Ridge road going downhill to the lowland adjacent to the Current River, where the Collins Cemetery...
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Cave Spring Road, National Park Service 105, or Carter County 235, is a gravel road within Carter County and Ozark National Scenic Riverways land. The road leads north from Missouri Route E over small hills and elevation changes before hitting a mild uphill grade, passing a dispersed campsite area, ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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...
Learn more about Gooseneck Trail

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...
Learn more about Turkey Knob 3145

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

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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