Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Vivian, Louisiana

This is a maintained gravel road in Mercer Bayou Wildlife Area. Mercer Bayou is a gut located just 18.4 miles from Texarkana, in Miller County, in the state of Arkansas, United States, near Jonesville, AR. Sightings of the Boggy Creek Monster have been reported in this area. The road is normally in ...
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Old Stagecoach road is made up of a mix of rock, sand, and dirt. When wet you get a red clay that can be slick as ice. There are some rocks in the road about 8 inches in diameter. Some narrow washouts across the road are 8-plus inches deep. Logging trucks have been traveling sections of the road an...
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This trail has a bit of asphalt, dirt, and gravel. It goes to a cemetery and dead-ends at an oil structure. This trail is north of Ivan Lake and northwest of Williams Lake. You will also see an old deserted house on the right-hand side of the road.
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This gravel road passes through the Ivan Lake area. There are a few primitive camping spots (permit required), a beautiful fishing lake, and restrooms. This trail exits the park area and heads Northwest towards Arkansas. This is in the Bayou Bodcau WMA, and all WMA rules apply. There is plenty of wi...
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This trail starts at the entry of Bodcau WMA and ends at HWY 371. It stops at an offshoot to a boat ramp with a view of big cypress trees and Bodcau creek. There is also a dirt boat ramp to put a small boat or kayaks in the creek and pond to explore or fish.
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This route starts off of Hwy 67 just west of Texarkana and goes to the low water bridge that crosses part of Wright Patman Lake. There are plenty of areas to fish. Bring a kayak because there is water access on each side of the bridge and plenty of parking. The low water bridge does close when heav...
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This gravel road starts at the Highway 67 and Highway 8 intersection. It is just past the Highway 8 turn if you're coming from Maud, Texas. You will cross the railroad tracks and follow the maintained gravel road to the Sulphur River. There is a boat launch (dirt ramp) at the end of this road. Along...
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This is a very short off-shoot road to a timber logging area. The end of the road is secluded, away from the main road and the perfect stop for lunch or a hideaway campsite away from road traffic. The road is passable by most vehicles, but does require backing up to turn around even with shorter tra...
Learn more about Kisatchie NF Spur Trail

This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in the area. This area of the Kisatchie has a number of private in-holdings as well a...
Learn more about 815 Road, Kisatchie NF

This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in the area. This area of the Kisatchie has a number of private in-holdings as well a...
Learn more about Butler Circle

This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in the area. This area of the Kisatchie has a number of private in-holdings as well a...
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This route will start from off Highway 82, East of Texarkana, Arkansas. You will head north along Falcon Bottoms Natural Area and end up going east towards Poison Springs WMA. This is the beginning of several trail sections. This section has a lot of very rough asphalt with some gravel sections. The...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 1 - Falcon Bottoms Back Roads

This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and public hunting opportunities. Bois d'Arc Lake provides exc...
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Gravel Road that goes by a cell tower, lots of fields, and ends at a private fishing club where you will have to turn around. After turning around and backtracking, if you turn right eventually, you can end up on HWY 82. These roads run through private property, so stay on the roads.
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This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and public hunting opportunities. Bois d' Arc Lake provides ex...
Learn more about Bois d'Ark Trail back to Interstate 30

This is a short connector from "Creek Trail" to "Something Else".
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This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and public hunting opportunities. Bois d' Arc Lake provides ex...
Learn more about Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc WMA

This 30-mile route follows along the Northside of the Red River. This East to West route is almost completely gravel roads. The roads are maintained but can be nasty after or during rains. Although you may not see a lot of the river, you will see lots of pasture land with livestock, creeks with brid...
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This East Texas singletrack cuts through a dense forest of pines and hardwoods on a primarily dirt surface. Riders will encounter frequent exposed roots and occasional patches of rock that add technical character without raising the difficulty too high. The trail features rolling elevation with a fe...
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This flowy trail marked by green arrows is a good way to traverse the park if you need to connect the southeast side to the northeast side quickly. The trail is mostly smooth with a few exposed roots, but an occasional tree obstacle to keep the technical skills fresh.
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This trail starts at the entry of Bodcau WMA and ends at HWY 371. It stops at an offshoot to a boat ramp with a view of big cypress trees and Bodcau creek. There is also a dirt boat ramp to put a small boat or kayaks in the creek and pond to explore or fish.
Learn more about Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area

This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in the area. This area of the Kisatchie has a number of private in-holdings as well a...
Learn more about Butler Circle

We Show ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Very tight, short trail designed for short wheelbase rigs. Not recommended for full-size rigs due to sharp turns and narrow lines. Multiple dirt bike crossings. A fun small obstacle at the end that requires a lift but has a b...
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Southeast Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose dirt and rocks, wide enough for large rigs and trailers, mild bumps. Connects to multiple trails and pavilions. Not technical, serves as a main access and positioning route. Can get muddy in spots after rain b...
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This trail starts at the entry of Bodcau WMA and ends at HWY 371. It stops at an offshoot to a boat ramp with a view of big cypress trees and Bodcau creek. There is also a dirt boat ramp to put a small boat or kayaks in the creek and pond to explore or fish.
Learn more about Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area

This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in the area. This area of the Kisatchie has a number of private in-holdings as well a...
Learn more about Butler Circle

We Show ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Very tight, short trail designed for short wheelbase rigs. Not recommended for full-size rigs due to sharp turns and narrow lines. Multiple dirt bike crossings. A fun small obstacle at the end that requires a lift but has a b...
Learn more about We Show

Southeast Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose dirt and rocks, wide enough for large rigs and trailers, mild bumps. Connects to multiple trails and pavilions. Not technical, serves as a main access and positioning route. Can get muddy in spots after rain b...
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