Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Whitewater, Missouri

Laflin Road, or Bollinger County Road 408 (and a very small portion of the BCR 450), is a gravel road traversing the center-east portion of Bollinger County. The southwestern end of the road begins at the small town of Leopold, Missouri, leaving the history-rich town on the hill it rests, heading to...
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Leopold Road, or Bollinger County Road 402, is a gravel road traversing the center-east portion of Bollinger County. The southern end of the road begins at small town of Leopold, Missouri, leaving the history rich town on the hill it rests, dropping into the valley of the Crooked Creek, where the tr...
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The Bollinger Mill Road, also known as Cape Girardeau County Road 360, is a gravel county road that leads to the Bollinger Mill State Historical Site. The gravel road is well maintained but comes full of views and scenery of the farmland neighboring the Mill and Upper Whitewater River, the road come...
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The Old Scopus Road, or Bollinger County 302, is a gravel back road connecting Marble Hill, MO to Scopus, MO, that features hill climbs, low land hollows, washed-out rutted edges, low water bridge creek crossings, and swimming holes. The road is an ideal cruising back road, has great rolling hills, ...
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Goose Pond Hills Road is a gravel back road that leads through the Goose Pond Hills northwest of Advance Missouri. The road dances on the Bollinger and Stoddard County lines, featuring Bollinger County 652, and Stoddard County 206 and 211. At 37.12510, -89.94084 there is a decent overlook at the tre...
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The Reynolds Ford Road is a road compromised of two county roads, the Bollinger County Road 336, and the Cape Girardeau County 350, that directly connect at the county line. The Cape Co side is the well-maintained smoother riding and the Bollinger Co side is more neglected and beaten in feel. The ro...
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Grassy Tower Loop is compromised of 3 county roads off Missouri 34 that lead back to the original Grassy Towersite and Conservation Area of the same name. The Bollinger County roads 504, 506, and 508 compromise the loop to the tower site, though only the 508 is necessary to get there. The roads in t...
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Kathy's Bridge Road, also known as Bollinger County Road 334, is a branch off the Bo-Co Road 342 and continues following the last stretch of James Creek while heading Southwest off the 342 to connect with Missouri Route-M. The road's base is course gravel in true Bollinger county fashion leading thr...
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Cut Off or Bollinger County Road 340 is a gravel road that has an edge. The road on either end will shortly give you signs that it is not a typical county road, natural rock shows at the surface, lite water erosion, sections fade to dirt/mud, and potholes are prevalent. Meanwhile, the road climbs an...
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Old Plantation Access Road, also named Cape Girardeau County Road 485, is a gravel road in Millersville, Missouri, that also doubles as a Missouri Department of Conservation land access road. The road features beautiful rolling hills and farmland scenery in the bottoms, with two low-water bridges th...
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Hartle Ford Road consists of Cape County Road 352 and Bollinger County Road 368. It is a gravel road that features rolling hills leading into two separate creek bottoms with really impressive low-water bridges. The Cape Girardeau side is well-maintained gravel, showing signs of being well-kept, and ...
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The General Watkins Cemetery Road is the farthest west entrance into the General Watkins Conservation Area off US Route 61. It is a gravel road that leads up a hillside to the ridge top where General Watkins' resting area is located, as well as a large parking area and the point where the 1.8-mile h...
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The James Creek Road, also known as Bollinger County Road 342 is a gravel county road rolling through the Missouri Countryside along James Creek. The road has a course gravel base with sweeping turns and heavy potholes and washboarding. The main thrills of this road are at the two ends of its track,...
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General Watkins Park Road is a mile-long gravel road leading into the General Watkins Missouri Conservation Area. This road takes you off US-61 straight into some gorgeous wilderness and hiking areas, with a great area to set up camp for a night. The road is light and easy, but traverses a few mild-...
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Hurricane Road, also known as the Bollinger County Road 328 and the west section of the 330, is a coarse-gravel road traversing the hills of the southeastern Missouri countryside. The road logistically connects Missouri Route M on the east end, passing the village of Hurricane, MO, to Missouri Route...
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Bollinger County Road 366, known by local residents as BOCO 366, is your typical Bollinger County road. There is a large creek gravel road surface with multiple deep potholes and washouts. Located in approximately the middle of the route, you will come to a low water bridge that typically has 1-3 in...
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Mayfield Road, also known as the Bollinger County Road 356, is a coarse-gravel road traversing the hills of the southeastern Missouri countryside. The road logistically connects Missouri Route 72 on the north end to the village of Mayfield, MO, and Missouri Route JJ on the south end. In typical Boll...
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Grisham Road, part of Bollinger County Road 840 and Madison County Road 324, is a creek bottom road of the Crooked Creek valley, ultimately traversing the ridge tops on either side of said creek. The road features scenic views of the Missouri countryside, featuring a rustic church, old structures, d...
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The Clear Creek Levee Road parallels IL Route 3 North and South connecting the dots with a lot of routes that lead to Shawnee National Forest and other trails. It's a simple gravel road with the occasional pothole or dirt section but is worth adding to your drive if you want to avoid main roads or t...
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Brush Creek Road, or Bollinger County 720, is a gravel backroad that, runs along Brush, and Slagle Creek through the hilly countryside. The road features several steep hills, sections of the road that show serious wear and potential for flash flooding when conditions are wet. The road has a base of ...
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The Slick Ridge FSR 262G is a mildly challenging natural fire road that has the reward of a great view of Shawnee National Forest. It features an off-camber eroded section that will test your articulation and clearances. It runs you through several small mud holes and a small grade with tree roots. ...
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McCraven SFR 220 is a very scenic nature-viewing gravel road in Shawnee National Forest. It is a very easy trail with a minimal challenge, but there are a few muddy crossings and water collection spots within its medium-grade graveled hills. It also features a couple of branch trails, the SFR 504 an...
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The N Hamburg Hill Spur 266AA, within Shawnee National Forest, is a trail that once was traversable by full-width vehicles, but in its current state should only be trekked by dirt bikes and 4-wheelers, within the first .1 mile there is a turnaround/parking area to unload, but from there on, the trai...
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This trail starts as a light gravel/dirt two-track. About 100 feet in is an uphill section with shallow washouts. As you get to the top of the hill, it becomes a little soft. Some of this road will be slightly overgrown as well. There is a little cut-out that would make a good campsite. As you conti...
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Laflin Road, or Bollinger County Road 408 (and a very small portion of the BCR 450), is a gravel road traversing the center-east portion of Bollinger County. The southwestern end of the road begins at the small town of Leopold, Missouri, leaving the history-rich town on the hill it rests, heading to...
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Leopold Road, or Bollinger County Road 402, is a gravel road traversing the center-east portion of Bollinger County. The southern end of the road begins at small town of Leopold, Missouri, leaving the history rich town on the hill it rests, dropping into the valley of the Crooked Creek, where the tr...
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Hurricane Road, also known as the Bollinger County Road 328 and the west section of the 330, is a coarse-gravel road traversing the hills of the southeastern Missouri countryside. The road logistically connects Missouri Route M on the east end, passing the village of Hurricane, MO, to Missouri Route...
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Bollinger County Road 366, known by local residents as BOCO 366, is your typical Bollinger County road. There is a large creek gravel road surface with multiple deep potholes and washouts. Located in approximately the middle of the route, you will come to a low water bridge that typically has 1-3 in...
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