Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Vandervoort, Arkansas

West Boundary is an easy, scenic gravel route ideal for beginners, families, and high-clearance vehicles looking to explore the beautiful Cossatot Mountains within the Ouachita National Forest. Running approximately 5.1 miles through stunning forested terrain near Vandervoort, Arkansas, this maintai...
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Round to Henson School Road is an easy, scenic 6.9-mile point-to-point route in the Ouachita National Forest perfect for beginners, families, and those seeking a relaxing drive with spectacular mountain views. This well-maintained gravel road winds through dense forest, climbing from a minimum eleva...
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Polk 410 Stream & Camp is a six-mile point-to-point gravel trail in the Ouachita National Forest of Arkansas, ideal for beginners, families, and those seeking a peaceful drive with excellent dispersed camping opportunities. This well-maintained route winds through lush forest terrain between the Wes...
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Maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Some creek crossing when in wet weather. Dispersed camping and creeks are in this area of the Ouachita National Forest. Two-wheel drive can make it on these roads when dry. Great views of mountains, wildlife, and creeks in this ar...
Learn more about Polk Road 34 to Camping

This trail is a Forest Service road that is rock based covered in gravel. There are a few water crossings that can create a challenge after heavy rains. The road could become muddy after heavy rains. The road is narrow in places due to vegetation growth and could cause pin stripping. Overall, the ro...
Learn more about Polk County Road 36

A rock-based road covered in gravel, with sections of loose gravel, washouts, and potholes. Typical of forest service roads, it's easily traveled by most vehicles but can get muddy after heavy rain. Wildlife is abundant. A low water crossing over Brushy Creek.
Learn more about County Road 402

This road is a rock-based road topped with gravel. There is an elevation change as you ascend and descend Bee Mountain. The north end of this road is washed out in the middle of the road from recent rains. There is abundant wildlife, and dispersed camping is available. After rain, the road can becom...
Learn more about Brushy

This trail borders private hunting leases to the south and National Forest land to the north. The current map shows that it's closed until 10/3, but a ranger confirmed that this road is open year-round. The trail is easy and offers many dispersed campsites on the north side of the road. At the end o...
Learn more about Drew Ridge

A rock-based road covered in gravel, with sections of loose gravel, washouts, and potholes. Typical of Forest Service roads, it's easily traveled by most vehicles but can get muddy after heavy rain. Wildlife is abundant.
Learn more about Forest Service Road 176

This road is a rock-based road that is covered with gravel; there are areas with loose gravel, wash areas, and potholes. There is abundant wildlife. The road is typical for a Forest Service road and is easily traveled by most vehicles. The road may become muddy after heavy rains. This road crosses t...
Learn more about Forest Service Road 176

This road is a rock based road that is covered with gravel, there are areas with loose gravel, wash areas and potholes. There is abundant wildlife. The road is typical for a forest service road and is easily traveled by most vehicles. The road may become muddy after heavy rains.
Learn more about Polk Road 79

This road is a rock-based road that is covered with gravel; there are areas with loose gravel, wash areas, and potholes, easily traveled by most vehicles. The road may become muddy after heavy rains.
Learn more about Brushy

This road is a rock-based road that is covered with gravel; there are areas with loose gravel, wash areas, and potholes. There is abundant wildlife. The road is typical for a Forest Service road and is easily traveled by most vehicles. The road may become muddy after heavy rains. This road is also c...
Learn more about Crosalot - FS 176

This trail isn't maintained, but locals use it often to get between Wickes and Vandervoort, so it stays pretty passable. It's a bit rough in spots, and we had to clear a fallen tree when we went through. There's a river crossing with super clear water--perfect for a quick dip or to cool off your fee...
Learn more about Route 4

This trail is a Forest Service road. It is a shelf and rock-based road. It has been topped with gravel that may be loose in outside corners. The trail has ruts due to recent rain. The trail becomes tight at times, and pinstriping may occur on wider vehicles. This trail is easily traveled by most veh...
Learn more about Holly Brier

This trail is a forest service road. It is a shelf and rock-based road. It has been topped with gravel, that may be loose in outside corners. The trail has ruts due to recent rain. This trail offers some great views of the Cossatot River. There are multiple dispersed camp sites as well as swimming h...
Learn more about Polk County Road 79

This trail is a Forest Service road. It is a shelf and rock-based road. It has been topped with gravel, which may be loose in outside corners. The trail has ruts due to recent rain. This trail offers opportunities to see wildlife, dispersed camping areas, and to enjoy the swimming holes. This trail ...
Learn more about Polk County Road 633

This road is a rock based road that is covered with gravel, there are areas with loose gravel, wash areas and potholes. There is abundant wildlife. The road is typical for a forest service road and is easily traveled by most vehicles. The road may become muddy after heavy rains. This road ends at pr...
Learn more about Polk County Road 634

Maintained gravel road in the Ouachita National Forest. There is a cool creek crossing and side spur on this trail. This road can be muddy while raining. When dry, this road is very dusty. Loose gravel can allow your vehicle to slide. Awesome views and lots of wildlife are in this area. Dispersed ca...
Learn more about Two Mile Road

This is a county road. The road is 90% gravel with a hard-packed base. There are sections of dilapidated asphalt, which make for some interesting potholes. There are areas that are affected by heavy rains. The road is covered with loose gravel. Some areas have washed out and have ruts. Overall, this...
Learn more about LeFlore County 260

West Boundary is an easy, scenic gravel route ideal for beginners, families, and high-clearance vehicles looking to explore the beautiful Cossatot Mountains within the Ouachita National Forest. Running approximately 5.1 miles through stunning forested terrain near Vandervoort, Arkansas, this maintai...
Learn more about West Boundary

Round to Henson School Road is an easy, scenic 6.9-mile point-to-point route in the Ouachita National Forest perfect for beginners, families, and those seeking a relaxing drive with spectacular mountain views. This well-maintained gravel road winds through dense forest, climbing from a minimum eleva...
Learn more about Round to Henson School Road

Polk 410 Stream & Camp is a six-mile point-to-point gravel trail in the Ouachita National Forest of Arkansas, ideal for beginners, families, and those seeking a peaceful drive with excellent dispersed camping opportunities. This well-maintained route winds through lush forest terrain between the Wes...
Learn more about Polk 410 Stream & Camp

Maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Some creek crossing when in wet weather. Dispersed camping and creeks are in this area of the Ouachita National Forest. Two-wheel drive can make it on these roads when dry. Great views of mountains, wildlife, and creeks in this ar...
Learn more about Polk Road 34 to Camping

West Boundary is an easy, scenic gravel route ideal for beginners, families, and high-clearance vehicles looking to explore the beautiful Cossatot Mountains within the Ouachita National Forest. Running approximately 5.1 miles through stunning forested terrain near Vandervoort, Arkansas, this maintai...
Learn more about West Boundary

Round to Henson School Road is an easy, scenic 6.9-mile point-to-point route in the Ouachita National Forest perfect for beginners, families, and those seeking a relaxing drive with spectacular mountain views. This well-maintained gravel road winds through dense forest, climbing from a minimum eleva...
Learn more about Round to Henson School Road

Polk 410 Stream & Camp is a six-mile point-to-point gravel trail in the Ouachita National Forest of Arkansas, ideal for beginners, families, and those seeking a peaceful drive with excellent dispersed camping opportunities. This well-maintained route winds through lush forest terrain between the Wes...
Learn more about Polk 410 Stream & Camp

Maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Some creek crossing when in wet weather. Dispersed camping and creeks are in this area of the Ouachita National Forest. Two-wheel drive can make it on these roads when dry. Great views of mountains, wildlife, and creeks in this ar...
Learn more about Polk Road 34 to Camping