Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Waynesville, Missouri

This is a five-part trail adventure that takes you around (but not into) Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. This is a simple county road that meanders through the countryside. Be on the lookout for horses, dogs, little old ladies on ATVs, and just some good scenery.
Learn more about Skagway Road

This route drops you down toward the Big Piney River and offers a straightforward way to reach the water without heavy traffic or crowds. A few sections are noticeably steep, but they’re built on a solid gravel base that provides decent traction in dry conditions. After rain, those same climbs can b...
Learn more about Booker Bend

This is a maintained gravel road with generally smooth conditions, though you will encounter a few rougher or washboarded sections along the way. There are a couple of larger dispersed camping areas that offer plenty of space for multiple vehicles or small groups. The route eventually leads to Mayfi...
Learn more about Thomas Lane

This route follows a wide, graded gravel road that provides an easy and comfortable drive through a scenic wooded landscape. The route is wide enough to avoid the pinstriping common on tighter routes in the area, making it a good option for larger vehicles or anyone wanting a more relaxed ride. Tall...
Learn more about Hale Cemetery - FS 1801

This route is primarily gravel and generally easy to travel, with a consistent surface throughout most of the route. In several sections, you’ll encounter areas where water tends to pool, sometimes creating larger standing puddles. While these spots can look intimidating at first glance, they typica...
Learn more about FS 1727A

This is an out-and-back route that sees limited maintenance but is still traveled enough to follow without much difficulty. Early on, there is a single dispersed campsite located not far from the trailhead. The route quickly narrows as it moves into thicker timber, with dense tree cover creating tig...
Learn more about FS 1730A

This route begins as a wide county road with enough room for two vehicles to pass comfortably. As you continue, it narrows significantly near a barn and transitions into more of a single vehicle wide route. Use caution in this area, as the property on the same side as the barn is clearly marked as p...
Learn more about FS 1705

This is part 4 of 5 on a trip around Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. It's a nice little section through the forest, with some farmland travel along some streams that feed the Big Piney River. You'll get a chance to see the coolest spring bubbling up out of the ground.
Learn more about County Road 6590 & 6410

This route follows a wide, well-maintained gravel road that is easy to navigate and comfortable for most vehicles. The surface is generally smooth, with no significant obstacles or technical challenges along the way. Several side roads and offshoots branch off from the main route, offering opportuni...
Learn more about FS 1727

This route starts out fairly wide and is in very good condition, making the first stretch easy to navigate. The surface is well-maintained and generally smooth. Around 1 mile in, you may encounter a small seasonal waterfall and a shallow water crossing that flows across the trail, depending on recen...
Learn more about FS 1702

This route begins as a fairly maintained gravel road and continues with a generally easy surface throughout. Trees line much of the trail, creating a scenic wooded drive, though wider vehicles may encounter light pinstriping in tighter sections. The road descends toward a roundabout area that serves...
Learn more about Spring Creek - FS 1803

This is a single vehicle wide route that remains fairly pleasant to travel. While there are a few rougher or uneven sections along the route, the surface is generally manageable and does not present significant difficulty. Trees line both sides of the route, creating a more enclosed feel, and it’s p...
Learn more about FS 1710

This is part 5 of a trip around Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri! This leg is the best; there are some neat things to see, places to take pictures, and a little history!
Learn more about FS 1730 to Temporal Road

A well-maintained gravel road that is generally easy to navigate, though there are a few narrower sections where trees and brush close in slightly. Along the route, you’ll encounter several puddles that can become surprisingly deep, especially after periods of rain, so it’s wise to approach them cau...
Learn more about FS 1733

This route is fairly well-maintained and generally easy to travel, though it does feature several mud holes scattered along the route. While some of the puddles can appear deep, they typically have a firm, solid bottom that provides a stable footing for most vehicles. There are a few areas where tre...
Learn more about FS 1736

This maintained gravel county road offers an easy drive through a scenic mix of open pastureland and mature forest. One end begins near private property, so respect fencing, stay on the established route, and avoid entering adjacent land. The road remains wide and smooth with gentle curves, making i...
Learn more about County Road 6420

This is an out-and-back route with a generally straightforward layout and no major technical obstacles along the way. For most of the drive, the trail remains single vehicle width, requiring drivers to be mindful of oncoming traffic and limited passing space. During or after rainfall, there is a low...
Learn more about FS 1763

This route is very well maintained and nearly wide enough in many sections for two vehicles to pass comfortably. The surface is smooth and consistent, making for an easy and relaxed drive. Along the route, there are several designated pull-off areas suitable for dispersed camping. You’ll encounter a...
Learn more about FS 1530

This out-and-back route starts as a narrow gravel two-track and gradually transitions into a more secluded forest trail with increasing grass growth down the center and light vegetation pressing in from both sides. The surface remains mostly firm and easy to navigate, with no major rock obstacles, d...
Learn more about Teasley Hollow - FS 1742

This trail features numerous mud puddles scattered along the route, some of which can be fairly deep depending on recent weather. While the water-filled sections may look intimidating, most of them typically have a firm, solid bottom underneath. Vegetation has begun to grow along portions of the tra...
Learn more about FS 1530C

This route drops you down toward the Big Piney River and offers a straightforward way to reach the water without heavy traffic or crowds. A few sections are noticeably steep, but they’re built on a solid gravel base that provides decent traction in dry conditions. After rain, those same climbs can b...
Learn more about Booker Bend

This is a maintained gravel road with generally smooth conditions, though you will encounter a few rougher or washboarded sections along the way. There are a couple of larger dispersed camping areas that offer plenty of space for multiple vehicles or small groups. The route eventually leads to Mayfi...
Learn more about Thomas Lane

This route is primarily gravel and generally easy to travel, with a consistent surface throughout most of the route. In several sections, you’ll encounter areas where water tends to pool, sometimes creating larger standing puddles. While these spots can look intimidating at first glance, they typica...
Learn more about FS 1727A

This is an out-and-back route that sees limited maintenance but is still traveled enough to follow without much difficulty. Early on, there is a single dispersed campsite located not far from the trailhead. The route quickly narrows as it moves into thicker timber, with dense tree cover creating tig...
Learn more about FS 1730A

This route drops you down toward the Big Piney River and offers a straightforward way to reach the water without heavy traffic or crowds. A few sections are noticeably steep, but they’re built on a solid gravel base that provides decent traction in dry conditions. After rain, those same climbs can b...
Learn more about Booker Bend

This is a maintained gravel road with generally smooth conditions, though you will encounter a few rougher or washboarded sections along the way. There are a couple of larger dispersed camping areas that offer plenty of space for multiple vehicles or small groups. The route eventually leads to Mayfi...
Learn more about Thomas Lane

This route is primarily gravel and generally easy to travel, with a consistent surface throughout most of the route. In several sections, you’ll encounter areas where water tends to pool, sometimes creating larger standing puddles. While these spots can look intimidating at first glance, they typica...
Learn more about FS 1727A

This is an out-and-back route that sees limited maintenance but is still traveled enough to follow without much difficulty. Early on, there is a single dispersed campsite located not far from the trailhead. The route quickly narrows as it moves into thicker timber, with dense tree cover creating tig...
Learn more about FS 1730A