Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

This 0.8-mile offroad trail runs alongside and through the scenic Little Gravois Creek, heading north until it reaches the property line. At the end, you'll find a wider loop ideal for turning around. Along the way, expect multiple water crossings where the trail zigzags across the creek, adding exc...
Learn more about Little Gravois Creek North Trail

Dozer Pass is easily passable by all vehicles, featuring very few inclines and declines, two of which are at both ends of the trail. Once on top of the pass, you enter the deep wooded section of this newly added section of the park. This area is a great area to see wildlife and awesome scenery. All ...
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This shorter logging trail winds through the valley at the bottom of Logging Trail #1. Along the route, you'll encounter a couple of impressive rock overhangs--natural features that make for excellent photo opportunities. The trail passes through a less densely wooded area, making it the cleanest an...
Learn more about Logging Trail #2

This short offroad trail takes you through a densely wooded area, adding a great spot to see rock formations and wildlife. Joy Ride extends off and returns back to Fur Road. When reaching the lower section of the trail, you will find a large rock overhang that is a great place to explore.
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The Northern Woodland Trail is a 0.7-mile one-way route (follow posted signage) that winds through a densely wooded northern section of the LOTO Offroad Park. This scenic trail offers a more enclosed, forested experience with tighter tree lines. It features one moderate descent followed by a steady ...
Learn more about Cedar Ridge

This short loop trail serves as a convenient connector from the campground to both the Outer Loop and the Lower Field Trail, making it an ideal route for riders staying on-site. It allows for easy access to the broader trail system without needing to travel far from your campsite. The trail features...
Learn more about Happy Camper

Fresno Road is one of three private access routes available exclusively to visitors of LOTO Offroad Park. This low-maintenance gravel road is primarily used by local residents, so it's important to remain on the designated path at all times--no off-trail exploring is permitted. While not a technical...
Learn more about Fresno Road

This nearly half-mile trail is the second logging trail added to the park, providing access deeper into the newer park addition. The route loops back to Fur Road, offering a convenient loop for riders. Along the way, the trail features a decline into a valley, followed by a soft incline on the retur...
Learn more about Logging Trail #1

This short connector gives easy access from the Outer Limits trail to Fresno Road and the Fresno trail. Fresno Trail is the only trail giving access to Cedar Ridge Trail. This connector does cross over a private road, so be sure to come to a complete stop before proceeding to cross Fresno Road.
Learn more about Fresno Cut Through

Fresno Trail is a full-width dirt path that winds through a wooded section of the park, creating a smooth loop between the private access road and the Outer Limit. This scenic trail also serves as a key connector to the Northern Woodland Trail, ultimately providing access to the northernmost point o...
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This 0.6-mile offroad trail forms a loop on the western side of Little Gravois Creek, winding through a scenic woodland area. The trail is known for its muddy conditions, especially after rainfall, making it a fun yet low-challenging route. Due to its low elevation, it is also prone to occasional fl...
Learn more about Paw Paw Path

Boo Boo Trail is a woodland path through smaller trees on the south end and through tall weeds and grasses on the north end. The trail entrance on the north end along Outer Limits can be hard to find due to the tendency of the tall grass to close up over the trail. An easier entrance is along Ranger...
Learn more about Boo Boo

Loopback trail provides an easy way to cycle back to the bottom of the West Ridge North hill climb trails for another run. It can also be used as an exit route if you choose to run those same trails in the downhill direction. It is an easy dirt road that'll give you a short break after running the t...
Learn more about Loopback

The Outer Limit trail is the main perimeter route of the Lake of the Ozarks Off-Road Park and a must-know trail for all visitors. It circles the park's scenic terrain near Gravois Creek. This trail serves as a main loop and a main connector for most of the trails located inside the park.
Learn more about Outer Limit

Ranger Smith is a mild gulch trail with plenty of width to pass or turn around. The surface is mostly dirt with some loose gravel. Since it follows a gulch, it can get muddy during wet weather. Boo Boo trail branches off to the east at roughly the halfway point.
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This 1.5-mile offroad trail guides you through the lower field of the park, passing by two ponds, a rustic barn, and the park’s popular mud pit before reaching the banks of Little Gravois Creek. It's an easy route perfect for beginners looking to explore and get a feel for the park's terrain.
Learn more about Lower Field Trail

Riverbed trail follows a side wash that empties into the Little Gravois Creek on its western banks. It is usually dry with a smooth river rock surface, but during heavy rain events, it can flood due to runoff from uphill fields. There are several entry and exit points along its length.
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The main road is the main entrance into the park. This road starts from the office where you check in and runs all the way to where it connects to Green 140. Because this is the main road through the park, there are several offshoot trails to choose from while traveling along the way.
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This trail is located near the LOTO main office and offers a short, easier alternative for those seeking to visit the tombstones. The path consists mostly of dirt and winds through a lightly wooded area without any major climbs or difficult obstacles. As you follow the trail, you'll pass near a few ...
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Connects the lower section of the Get Lost trail downhill to the Home Run trail. The trail bed is a mix of dirt and rocks with moderate steepness and minimal camber. The trail can be driven as either a bailout or a shortcut. The trail provides an easy shortcut to Outer Limit from Hime Run trail.
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This 0.8-mile offroad trail runs alongside and through the scenic Little Gravois Creek, heading north until it reaches the property line. At the end, you'll find a wider loop ideal for turning around. Along the way, expect multiple water crossings where the trail zigzags across the creek, adding exc...
Learn more about Little Gravois Creek North Trail

Dozer Pass is easily passable by all vehicles, featuring very few inclines and declines, two of which are at both ends of the trail. Once on top of the pass, you enter the deep wooded section of this newly added section of the park. This area is a great area to see wildlife and awesome scenery. All ...
Learn more about Dozer Pass

This shorter logging trail winds through the valley at the bottom of Logging Trail #1. Along the route, you'll encounter a couple of impressive rock overhangs--natural features that make for excellent photo opportunities. The trail passes through a less densely wooded area, making it the cleanest an...
Learn more about Logging Trail #2

This short offroad trail takes you through a densely wooded area, adding a great spot to see rock formations and wildlife. Joy Ride extends off and returns back to Fur Road. When reaching the lower section of the trail, you will find a large rock overhang that is a great place to explore.
Learn more about Joy Ride

This 0.8-mile offroad trail runs alongside and through the scenic Little Gravois Creek, heading north until it reaches the property line. At the end, you'll find a wider loop ideal for turning around. Along the way, expect multiple water crossings where the trail zigzags across the creek, adding exc...
Learn more about Little Gravois Creek North Trail

Dozer Pass is easily passable by all vehicles, featuring very few inclines and declines, two of which are at both ends of the trail. Once on top of the pass, you enter the deep wooded section of this newly added section of the park. This area is a great area to see wildlife and awesome scenery. All ...
Learn more about Dozer Pass

This shorter logging trail winds through the valley at the bottom of Logging Trail #1. Along the route, you'll encounter a couple of impressive rock overhangs--natural features that make for excellent photo opportunities. The trail passes through a less densely wooded area, making it the cleanest an...
Learn more about Logging Trail #2

This short offroad trail takes you through a densely wooded area, adding a great spot to see rock formations and wildlife. Joy Ride extends off and returns back to Fur Road. When reaching the lower section of the trail, you will find a large rock overhang that is a great place to explore.
Learn more about Joy Ride