Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Wortham, Missouri

This track is an easy ride down to the lake at Pruitt Mountain, where you're encouraged to swim and enjoy. The turnaround at the dam and a section of the back half vary depending on…
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At the northern part of the park, you can find some muddy trails, deep ruts, and nasty holes waiting for those willing to see if they can work through them. Going from Brandon's Cut to…
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Womble Hollow FS 2481 is a semi-maintained single-width gravel road that leans towards a natural improved road over its track and is within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The fading gravel road…
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This Route is the continuation of an already submitted route. This route is coming from O Highway into the Bell Mountain area. This trail will lead you to the Bell Mountain Trailhead. This is an…
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This trail continues Johnson Mountain FSR 2245/Logan Mountain FSR 2780. This trail is Logan Mountain, which has many wildlife, including deer, turkey, and bear. There are a few secluded camping spots in this area that…
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The Crane Mountain Ridge FSR 2037, is a gravel forestry road through the St Francois Mountains in the Fredericktown sector of Mark Twain National Forest. It features mild hill climbs, small loose rock, an off…
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Knob Lick Tower Road leads to a Missouri Department of Conservation area that holds the publicly accessible Knob Lick Tower overlooking the St Francois Mountains. The road's primary surface is gravel, and despite being well-packed,…
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Asher (FS 2484) is a gravel, leaning into a natural, improved, single-width road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The track drops off the Shepard Cutoff, immediately going downhill, traversing some small…
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Lindsey Mountain FS 2359 is a well-maintained gravel road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The road begins by spurring off the Shepard Cutoff, heading southward along the eastern boundary of the…
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Crane Mountain FSR 2108 is a gravel forestry road through the St Francois Mountains in the Fredericktown Sector of Mark Twain National Forest. It is an easy-going gravel road, with two small creek crossings, shallow…
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Taum Sauk Mountain Road, is a gravel road traversing the state park of the same name, which is home of Missouri's highest point at 1772 ft, yeah not that tall, but noteworthy. The road is…
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Rock Creek Road, or Madison County 518, is a gravel county road that traverses half private and half Mark Twain National Forest land through its track. The road is very scenic, showing off beautiful short-leaf…
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Flat Woods Road, or Iron County Road 109, is in what locals refer to as the Turkey Foot area. It is a gravel county road that traverses mostly private and partially Mark Twain National Forest…
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This trail will take you to Johnson Mountain. It is a maintained gravel road all the way to the top. It is a short drive to the top, where you will find a closed gate.…
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This forest service road is a 2 track through the Mark Twain National Forest and is part of the Potosi/Fredericktown Ranger district. It is a great little side trip off the main road to see…
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Shepard Cutoff 2228 is the gateway to Bell Mountain Wilderness which is a 9,143 acre wilderness located right outside of Caledonia, Missouri. This road is well-maintained with gravel and curves through the Mark Twain National…
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Pigeon Roost Road or Washington County Road 603, is a gravel-dirt mixed road going through portions of rural Washington County land and the Potosi Unit within Mark Twain National Forest. The road features a unique…
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Very easy up to the power line. It's a road. Easy access to a place to hike, camp, or hunt. Particularly to hike or hunt the power-line cut. After the power lines, it's a trail…
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The first puddle at the start of the trail is normally passable for any vehicle. There is potential water on the road and loose gravel back in the dam area of the loop. Otherwise, the…
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Enough Road Iron County Road 16, and the Enough Boat Ramp FS 2768, is a dirt-gravel-based county and forest road within the Mark Twain National Forest Potosi Unit. The Enough Road is a gentle, semi-maintained,…
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Compton FS 2649 is a dirt and gravel mixed road off Pigeon Roost Road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. It features a track from one ridge top to another crossing into…
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Palmer Road or Washington County Road 643, is a gravel-dirt mixed road going through portions of rural Washington County land and the Potosi Unit within Mark Twain National Forest. The road features a unique use…
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Trace Creek FS 2673 is a natural terrain Forest Service Road in the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The trail is not far from Martin Road off Missouri Route DD. This trail is…
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Forest Service Road 2550, also known as Springtown Branch, is a gravel/dirt trail connecting Pigeon Roost Road and Forest Service Road 2695. This trail parallels Parole Lake and offers some good views of the lake.…
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Forest Service Road 2423 is a well-maintained gravel road in the Potosi District of the Mark Twain National Forest. FSR 2423 connects to FSR 2919, which provides access to Howell Lake and Howell Mine Dam.…
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Martin Road, or Washington County Road 648 is a gravel-dirt mixed road going through rural Washington County land and portions of the Potosi Unit within Mark Twain National Forest. The road features a unique use…
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Meridian FS 2421 is a coarse gravel road off Grassy Hollow Road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The track features a scenic ride through the ridges and valleys between Lost Creek…
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This is a beautiful ride through Mark Twain National Forest on the northern portion of the Potosi district. There are lots of opportunities for photos and enjoying the scenery. You are likely to see deer…
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Trace Branch FS 2225 is a gravel, leaning towards natural-improved, road within the Martin Road area of the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The road features a ridge-top ride on the hill separating…
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It's always exciting when you drive for miles looking for that perfect camping spot with a view and then you finally, after hundreds of miles, find that spot. Peter Cave Hollow 2363 will take you…
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