Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Wickes, Arkansas

This trail isn't maintained, but locals use it often to get between Wickes and Vandervoort, so it stays pretty passable. It's a bit rough in spots, and we had to clear a fallen tree when we went through. There's a river crossing with super clear water--perfect for a quick dip or to cool off your fee...
Learn more about Route 4

This road is a forest service road that spurs off of FS N82A. It is mostly a dirt road with gravel in a few wash spots. There are ruts and potholes from rainstorms in the past. The center of the road is overgrown with weeds, and the bushes and trees along the side of the road overhang, except for th...
Learn more about Flat Ridge Spur

West Boundary is an easy, scenic gravel route ideal for beginners, families, and high-clearance vehicles looking to explore the beautiful Cossatot Mountains within the Ouachita National Forest. Running approximately 5.1 miles through stunning forested terrain near Vandervoort, Arkansas, this maintai...
Learn more about West Boundary

This is a Forest Service road that is covered with gravel. The road is a single-lane road giving access to the national Forest. This road has several potholes that fill with water and may cover the road during heavy rain. This road is easily traveled with any type of vehicle. This road is open to hi...
Learn more about Flat Ridge

This trail is an out-and-back trail that is covered in gravel and rock. The trail is very narrow at points, with small rock gardens, washes, and mud holes. The end of the trail offers an area for turning around. There is vegetation growing in the middle of the road as well as on the edges of the roa...
Learn more about Vanish

This trail is an out-and-back trail that is covered in gravel and rock. The trail also offers dispersed camping within 150 feet of the trail. There is a nice dispersed camping spot at the end of the trail. The trail is very narrow with low-hanging limbs except for pinstriping. The trail ends about a...
Learn more about Note

This trail is a two-track trail; it is an In-N-Out route. The trail is mostly gravel with rock gardens in several locations. This trail has trees and bushes hanging into the road, making the travel lane very narrow. The first part of this trail is relatively easy, and the last half of this trail bec...
Learn more about Coss

Forest Road 20670 is a well-maintained logging road that offers a scenic drive through remote forested terrain. The route passes through a U.S. Forest Service gate, which may be seasonally closed during the winter months--always check gate status before heading out. This road winds through a picture...
Learn more about FR 20670

This trail begins high in the mountainous forest and descends into lush, green farmland, eventually leading to Route 4, which connects to the towns of Wickes and Vandervoort. It serves as an active logging route and follows a wide, generally well-maintained gravel road, though sections can be rocky ...
Learn more about Polk Road

This trail borders private hunting leases to the south and National Forest land to the north. The current map shows that it's closed until 10/3, but a ranger confirmed that this road is open year-round. The trail is easy and offers many dispersed campsites on the north side of the road. At the end o...
Learn more about Drew Ridge

This narrow dual-track trail is unmaintained and features a rocky surface, but it remains easy and enjoyable to drive with a capable vehicle. It winds through forested terrain where dry firewood is abundant, though fire restrictions should be checked before collecting or burning any. One or two pote...
Learn more about 51701

This is a county road, which is gravel over hard-packed dirt. This road has several sandy areas and several loose gravel areas due to a lack of rain. This road is well maintained; however, it could become slippery with heavy rain. There are several access points to the Ouachita National Forest. Ther...
Learn more about Polk Road 32

Round to Henson School Road is an easy, scenic 6.9-mile point-to-point route in the Ouachita National Forest perfect for beginners, families, and those seeking a relaxing drive with spectacular mountain views. This well-maintained gravel road winds through dense forest, climbing from a minimum eleva...
Learn more about Round to Henson School Road

This road is a rock-based road that is covered with gravel; there are areas with loose gravel, wash areas, and potholes. There is abundant wildlife. The road is typical for a Forest Service road and is easily traveled by most vehicles. The road may become muddy after heavy rains. This road crosses t...
Learn more about Forest Service Road 176

This road is a rock-based road that is covered with gravel; there are areas with loose gravel, wash areas, and potholes. There is abundant wildlife. The road is typical for a Forest Service road and is easily traveled by most vehicles. The road may become muddy after heavy rains. This road is also c...
Learn more about Cossatot - FS 176

This route takes you by several campground areas along the Cossatot River. You have access to camping, swimming, nature viewing, hiking, kayaking, fishing, gravel roads with awesome views, and more. There are elevation changes along the route. The Cossatot Natural Area State Park has modern restroom...
Learn more about Cossatot River Campgrounds Route

This well-maintained gravel trail branches off from a paved road and winds its way into a mixed-use area that serves as both a wildlife reserve and a logging zone. The drive is pleasant, passing through dense forest and crossing a bridge that shows clear signs of severe water damage. While the route...
Learn more about 52600

This road is an out-and-back road covered with gravel. There are several wash areas and shelf areas. There are several low water crossings on this trail. This trail separates private timber company land from the national forest and wildlife management area. This trail offers some breathtaking views ...
Learn more about 54100

Maintained gravel roads in Howard County WMA that exit at Highway 278. A free annual General Use Permit (WMP) is required to hunt or trap WMAs. Permits are available online by clicking "Buy Licenses" at agfc.com or by calling 833-345-0325 or any regional office. Hunters, trappers, and campers 16 ye...
Learn more about Howard County WMA To Highway 278

This road is a rock based road that is covered with gravel, there are areas with loose gravel, wash areas and potholes. There is abundant wildlife. The road is typical for a forest service road and is easily traveled by most vehicles. The road may become muddy after heavy rains. This road ends at pr...
Learn more about Polk County Road 634

This trail isn't maintained, but locals use it often to get between Wickes and Vandervoort, so it stays pretty passable. It's a bit rough in spots, and we had to clear a fallen tree when we went through. There's a river crossing with super clear water--perfect for a quick dip or to cool off your fee...
Learn more about Route 4

This road is a forest service road that spurs off of FS N82A. It is mostly a dirt road with gravel in a few wash spots. There are ruts and potholes from rainstorms in the past. The center of the road is overgrown with weeds, and the bushes and trees along the side of the road overhang, except for th...
Learn more about Flat Ridge Spur

West Boundary is an easy, scenic gravel route ideal for beginners, families, and high-clearance vehicles looking to explore the beautiful Cossatot Mountains within the Ouachita National Forest. Running approximately 5.1 miles through stunning forested terrain near Vandervoort, Arkansas, this maintai...
Learn more about West Boundary

This is a Forest Service road that is covered with gravel. The road is a single-lane road giving access to the national Forest. This road has several potholes that fill with water and may cover the road during heavy rain. This road is easily traveled with any type of vehicle. This road is open to hi...
Learn more about Flat Ridge

This trail isn't maintained, but locals use it often to get between Wickes and Vandervoort, so it stays pretty passable. It's a bit rough in spots, and we had to clear a fallen tree when we went through. There's a river crossing with super clear water--perfect for a quick dip or to cool off your fee...
Learn more about Route 4

This road is a forest service road that spurs off of FS N82A. It is mostly a dirt road with gravel in a few wash spots. There are ruts and potholes from rainstorms in the past. The center of the road is overgrown with weeds, and the bushes and trees along the side of the road overhang, except for th...
Learn more about Flat Ridge Spur

West Boundary is an easy, scenic gravel route ideal for beginners, families, and high-clearance vehicles looking to explore the beautiful Cossatot Mountains within the Ouachita National Forest. Running approximately 5.1 miles through stunning forested terrain near Vandervoort, Arkansas, this maintai...
Learn more about West Boundary

This is a Forest Service road that is covered with gravel. The road is a single-lane road giving access to the national Forest. This road has several potholes that fill with water and may cover the road during heavy rain. This road is easily traveled with any type of vehicle. This road is open to hi...
Learn more about Flat Ridge