Beginner Off-Road Trails Near West Plains, Missouri

Hay Hollow FS 759 offers complex terrain, amazing views, historic sites, and fantastic camping. If running this trail from east to west, the trail starts with a large circle parking area (picnic table and fire…
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Clifty Creek is easy to spot when travelling down County Road W-269. It's an easy trail at the beginning, but soon the road develops a six-inch rut along the passenger side of the vehicle. The…
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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…
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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…
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The Scenic Riverways drive is a combination of gravel county roads and forest service roads within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. It's an easy-going drive starting out of Eminence and heading North/East along the Jacks…
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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…
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This is an absolutely beautiful trail featuring loose rocks and some mild obstacles. Although it's a bit longer of a trail it's truly an enjoyable relaxing experience taking you deep into the trees and surrounding…
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This loop is very fun for the kids to run laps on. The trail is easy and mellow with a few little "challenges" along the way. Located centrally in the park gives you a chance…
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Jog It is a quick and relatively easy trail for most rigs that have high clearance and all-terrain/mud-terrain tires. This trail has loose terrain and a climb that will require just a bit of offroading…
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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…
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This trail is your main road for accessing different areas within the park. Please follow the signs designating areas where you can camp and also speed limits while some areas may have young riders terrain…
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This trail is exactly what it's named a cut thru still a fun scenic trail but it gives you quick access without having to go all the way around! With just a few of these…
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Bunny is an offshoot trail located amongst the "turkey" area of the park. Although it's a rather easy trail it still has beautiful scenery and lots of opportunities to check out the surrounding challenges. Make…
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Truck Wash is a moderate trail offering some deep rutted-out washouts to test your suspension with. Although you can work around them it's unlikely that in a full-size vehicle you will be able to dodge…
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Big Cat Access is another simple cut-through trail. Although it features a washout, it isn't big enough to be much of an issue for most vehicles with high clearance. The trail is short but sweet,…
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This is the main feature of the "Big Cat" sections. This trail features mud washouts and some fun mild obstacles. There is absolutely beautiful scenery as you make your way around the property border of…
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This trail is an easier part of the big cat sections. This particular one is an easy cut-through trail that gets you across the field to the other side. This trail has no particular obstacles…
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This trail consists of absolutely breathtaking scenery taking you through some wash outs and soft terrain that will require your attention. Make sure to not get stuck in any of the softer sections. Please be…
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This cabin access trail is the easiest direct way to check out the old cabin in the woods! The cabin is a relic amongst the park dating back farther than most of us have been…
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Big Cat Upper is another access trail for Big Cat with little obstacles and easy terrain. Make sure to check out the scenery and open space for camping lunch or just to take a break.…
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This trail is a fun challenge allowing your vehicle to push its suspension and really work your way out of the soft washouts enjoy the scenery and beautiful surroundings keep in mind soft terrain and…
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One of the more scenic trails in the park starting/finishing right by the shower house. As stated this trail winds you down the hill with a few good rocks along the way very very beautiful…
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This is another cut through the maze featuring some soft sand and rock sections and tight turns through absolutely beautiful scenery. Make sure you pay attention to the map you do not want to end…
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This is a quick trail spur off of the "maze" while the trails surrounding it are a bit more difficult this is an optional trail featuring a very scenic cut through the thick trees and…
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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…
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This fun beautiful trail was named after our dear friends @ OnX featuring some of the best spaces for camping with your buddies and enjoying some absolutely beautiful scenery located in the north section of…
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This MX Track makes for an awesome time although it is suggested to be done on motorcycles if you're going to use the track so please be respectful of Tim's efforts to keep up with…
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Bottoms Access is an easy cut through to the "bottoms" one of many convenient access trails in the park. Be mindful of others riding around in the area although not a difficult trail please be…
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The main creek bottom is an amazing spot for photography and changing up the terrain. This creek bed features some very loose rocks occasional downed trees and some nice larger rocks allowing for little climbing…
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This crossing is a medium-lengthed trail that features some ruts and rock. The trail still provides beautiful scenery and a good way to get access to other challenges located close by, Be mindful of trail…
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