Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Winthrop, Arkansas

Maintained gravel road in the Pond Creek Wildlife Management Area. Check out this site for rules and regulations. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/pond_creek/. A permit can be obtained online or in box at entry gates. It must be signed…
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These are gravel roads that are maintained and lead you to a dirt launch ramp at the river. Roads can be sloppy when wet. The boat ramp can be muddy when wet. A permit is…
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Pond Creek Wildlife Refuge and Bell Lake Access are maintained gravel roads. Roads can be sloppy when wet. Roads dead-end at gates and you have a tight turn around to backtrack. A permit is required…
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This route in Pond Creek Wildlife Refuge Area takes you to the river and dead ends. There are some camping areas along the route. You must obtain a permit online or at the entry gate.…
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This 30-mile route follows along the Northside of the Red River. This East to West route is almost completely gravel roads. The roads are maintained but can be nasty after or during rains. Although you…
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This is a basic road with a wonderfully scenic view of the back side of the Broken Bow Lake area, This runs by a wildlife area and is the access road to lots of national…
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This well-maintained gravel trail lies just beyond the logging district and runs parallel to the highway, offering a scenic journey through a charming rural landscape. As the trail winds past a variety of homesteads, chicken…
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This well-maintained gravel trail begins in an agricultural area and gradually leads back into active logging zones. Along the route, there is a relatively steep ascent into a region heavily impacted by fire and logging…
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This well-maintained gravel trail begins by leading past charming smallholdings before it gradually enters an active logging area, where logging vehicles frequently travel at speed and caution is necessary. The route broadens into several ascents…
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This road is loose gravel and very dusty when dry. Some parts are very bumpy. Be aware of logging trucks running these roads. There are some nice inclines and curves in this area. Be mindful…
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This off-road trail is generally well maintained, although it is narrower than some of the other routes and features rough sections with potholes caused by rainfall. Numerous branching paths extend from the main trail, and…
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This road is a simple two-track and graded dirt road which has no difficult features to traverse. This trail ends at several campsites no matter what road you take. There are several very pretty valleys…
Learn more about 50240 - Tree Valley Trail

This off-road trail is generally well-maintained and crosses through an active logging area. At the outset, the route features a relatively steep descent that leads to a concrete bridge spanning a stream, where camping may…
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This trail takes you down to several areas where you can camp and hike to Presbyterian Falls on the Mountain Fork River. The trail does not have many hazards till you reach the end. The…
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This is a loose gravel and dirt road leading to Gillham Road, Gillham Lake and Cossatot Reefs Campground. Be aware of hunting and logging trucks. Cell signal is not reliable in these areas. Good tires…
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Loose Gravel roads with a few small stream crossings. Concrete bridges cover most of the streams that will be crossed. During heavy rain some areas could be blocked. There are some nice inclines and beautiful…
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This beautiful trail takes you down to the Mountain Fork River edge. This is one of the few trails in the area that you can actually descend all the way to the water and camp…
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Gillham Road is a gravel road that, in some places, can become a rough ride. This adventure leads to Gillham Dam and Cossatot Reefs Campground. There are also a couple of other campgrounds further down…
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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…
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This dirt and gravel road starts from Highway 70 and will dead end at Rock Creek. The roads can be muddy when wet and very dusty when dry. Most of this area is private property,…
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This trail is mostly dirt with some rocks. There are a lot of low spots, typically with 6-12" of water. All of the water holes have rock bottoms. The first section of the road is…
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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…
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This trail offers a pleasant drive that begins in a healthy, mature forest and gradually climbs into areas of newer forest growth. The route is winding and includes several gentle ascents and descents, with patches…
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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…
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This trail is a relatively narrow, unmaintained dual track with a rocky surface, but it is easy and enjoyable to drive as it winds through dense forest. At the end of the trail, there is…
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These dirt and gravel roads can be muddy when wet and very dusty when dry. There are several bridged water crossings if it has recently rained. This is in WEYCO private-owned land. There are gates…
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This trail is a functional logging track composed mostly of gravel that winds through forested sections and large areas that have been heavily logged. Although it is not particularly scenic or enjoyable to drive, it…
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Gravel roads that are in the Howard County WMA. These gravel roads are well maintained but can be muddy when wet. This trail ends at a circle turn around. Gates can be closed at times.…
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This trail is a well-maintained, flat gravel road that begins at a paved road and leads to a lake, passing by a smallholding along the way. It continues to wind gently through the forest, offering…
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Although this trail is short, it is certainly worth exploring. It is a narrow, winding, and rocky route that remains a pleasant drive for most vehicles as it cuts through a dense forest. The trail…
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