Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Western Grove, Arkansas

Old River Road is an enjoyable scenic drive through the Buffalo National River Wildlife Management Area. It features high mountain views, many creek crossings in the wet season, historic homesteads, campgrounds, and Buffalo River access points. The road varies in width and roughness with loose grave...
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This is an easy gravel road that has many points of interest. There are scenic views of the mountains and a few water crossings to get to connecting roads. If coming from Highway 7, you will reach the Koen Interpretive Trail first. Then, you will come across an area on the right to pull over. Liles ...
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Starting off near Flat Arkansas, you make your way North towards Mt. Hersey and then follow the main gravel road down to Woolum. Please keep in mind of the water crossings and make sure to check water levels at all water crossings. Rain can change these crossings and water can be deep at certain tim...
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This is a beautiful scenic drive from Snowball, Arkansas to Tylers Bend Campground at the Buffalo National River. The trail follows along the roads Searcy County 13, Gateway Road, and Peter Cave Road. The beautiful views of the Buffalo River and Ozarks surround you once you turn onto Peter Cave Road...
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This is a beautiful Scenic backcountry driving through the Ozark National Forest. This is a great connection road for the area and it has stunning views. The trail starts off of Highway 123 by "Dick Knob" and makes its way through what is named the Valley of Peace. A sign on the road will show that ...
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Falling Water Road is a relaxing dirt road that runs along the eastern border of the Richland Creek Wilderness Area, and also follows Falling Water Creek. The most photographed waterfall in Arkansas, Falling Water Falls, is located at the southernmost point of the route. You can expect to find over ...
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This is an extremely fun-filled trail. There are multiple popular hiking trails along the way, major climbs, good/fun obstacles, beautiful river crossings, deep mud holes, and some good flexing points to truly test that new or old suspension you have. This trail can be done either way, but it is mor...
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Sulphur Road is a fun trail that weaves through the Ozark National Forest. This trail features mild terrain that may require 4WD. Along this route, you will find a few small dispersed campsites with fire rings, as well as a shallow water crossing on the south end of the trail.
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Th trail starts off of Highway 123 and is an out-and-back trail. The beginning is overgrown, then opens up where the trail was recently graded. Some areas are muddy. The trail ends at private property, but there is an area where you can turn around and return the way you came..
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This in-and-out route begins off Highway 7. The first three miles follow an easy dirt road before narrowing into a tighter trail that ends at an open mountaintop with a scenic view. Several camping areas and additional trail connections are located along the route.
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This trail leads to the food plots and walking trails on the west side of Bee Creek in the Drury-Mincy Conservation Area. About three-quarters of the trail is an easy off-road drive, though there may be water crossings after recent rain. If you enter from the north, be aware that during high water, ...
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This is a maintained gravel road with several low-water crossings that may appear shallower than they actually are, so use caution. The road continues uphill and dead-ends in the woods; it is not advisable to drive all the way to the dead end. When the lake level is low, there is plenty of room to t...
Learn more about Mincy Bee Creek Trail

This trail is located on the eastern side of the Ozark National Forrest. This trail shares the side of the Ozark National Forrest and one side with the Leatherwood Wilderness Management area. Use caution, as well as always double-check MVUM to be sure you are on the correct trail, as Leatherwood Wil...
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Victor Road is a very well-maintained gravel road that sits between Highway 7 and Old Highway 27. The end closer to Old Highway 27 does have residential houses on either side of the road. There is a handful of dispersed camping sites once you pass Brock Cemetery and cross over the bridge that sits a...
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Forest Service Road 1000A leads you from Victor Road down to Brock Cemetery. Once the first grave was there, the site became a community cemetery and has been ever since. The small stones you see in the background behind the Victory B. Keithley grave are graves of loved ones whose families could aff...
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This trail is an easy-going trail that connects from FS 1802 and Treat Road. This is a good connecting trail for accessing many of the harder trails in this area. Most of this road is well maintained, with a few mud holes here and there. Overall, this trail is good for most vehicles.
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One of two relatively short cut-throughs around the Hell Hole area. These trails provide an easy way to navigate around the area while staying connected to the main trails. Be mindful of other riders, follow all posted signage, and make sure you remain on the correct trail while traveling through th...
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One of the many loop trails throughout the park, these trails are fun and vary in difficulty, although none get too extreme. They’re a great option for novice riders looking to build confidence while still having fun. With plenty of trails to explore, you can easily stay busy for most of the day.
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One of the many cut-throughs throughout the park, this trail is intended to help riders access other areas more easily. Please use the cut-throughs as intended, follow all posted signage, and always remain aware of your surroundings. Be especially mindful of other riders when entering or merging ont...
Learn more about Main Track Cut Thru 2

The short track is a small area of the park with a few trails that loop back into the entrance trail. It also provides a cut-through to access the main trail. Please follow all signage and make sure you’re using the appropriate cuts and trails. **No rental vehicles are permitted in this area.**
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Starting off near Flat Arkansas, you make your way North towards Mt. Hersey and then follow the main gravel road down to Woolum. Please keep in mind of the water crossings and make sure to check water levels at all water crossings. Rain can change these crossings and water can be deep at certain tim...
Learn more about Flat Woolum

Sulphur Road is a fun trail that weaves through the Ozark National Forest. This trail features mild terrain that may require 4WD. Along this route, you will find a few small dispersed campsites with fire rings, as well as a shallow water crossing on the south end of the trail.
Learn more about Sulphur Road

This in-and-out route begins off Highway 7. The first three miles follow an easy dirt road before narrowing into a tighter trail that ends at an open mountaintop with a scenic view. Several camping areas and additional trail connections are located along the route.
Learn more about Gunter

This trail leads to the food plots and walking trails on the west side of Bee Creek in the Drury-Mincy Conservation Area. About three-quarters of the trail is an easy off-road drive, though there may be water crossings after recent rain. If you enter from the north, be aware that during high water, ...
Learn more about Mincy Food Plot Row

Starting off near Flat Arkansas, you make your way North towards Mt. Hersey and then follow the main gravel road down to Woolum. Please keep in mind of the water crossings and make sure to check water levels at all water crossings. Rain can change these crossings and water can be deep at certain tim...
Learn more about Flat Woolum

Sulphur Road is a fun trail that weaves through the Ozark National Forest. This trail features mild terrain that may require 4WD. Along this route, you will find a few small dispersed campsites with fire rings, as well as a shallow water crossing on the south end of the trail.
Learn more about Sulphur Road

This in-and-out route begins off Highway 7. The first three miles follow an easy dirt road before narrowing into a tighter trail that ends at an open mountaintop with a scenic view. Several camping areas and additional trail connections are located along the route.
Learn more about Gunter

This trail leads to the food plots and walking trails on the west side of Bee Creek in the Drury-Mincy Conservation Area. About three-quarters of the trail is an easy off-road drive, though there may be water crossings after recent rain. If you enter from the north, be aware that during high water, ...
Learn more about Mincy Food Plot Row