Dirt Bike Trails
Near Board Camp, Arkansas

This is a very nice backcountry trail that is mostly wooded and relatively smooth dirt, but passes by some homes, so be sure to be respectful and keep your speed down. This trail connects the town of Big Fork to Mena and has many ATV rental places along the way.
Learn more about Polk County Road 61

This trail leads into a much greater trail system area with lots to explore. We found it in reverse coming from Standing Rock. There are campsites available along the trail, but fewer here than in other areas. The roads are maintained but you will find loose gravel with some mud.
Learn more about Wolf Pen Gap South Trail Head

Wolf Pen Gap was the first trail system built specifically for four-wheelers in the audited states. Now, it is used by both ATVs and SXSs. It is located in the Ouachita National Forest. The routes were created by the U.S. Forest Service. At times, the Forest Service may realign trails due to erosion...
Learn more about Nunley Road

This was a tight bypass that we found when our previous route was closed. The views were amazing, but the campsites were limited. Several creek crossings, and unmaintained roads. You will find some marked campsites along the trail, but pay attention to private land, and it does cross through a coupl...
Learn more about Standing Rock

This route is dirt and gravel and open to all vehicle traffic. There are some ruts and washouts that break up the easy, dirt road. There are a few small places to pull off with a trailer or park a camper but you can not get very far off the main road.
Learn more about Polk Road 619 West Gap 277

This beautiful backcountry trail will bring you to Little Missouri Falls, which is a must-see spot when in Mena. The trail is mostly dirt, with a bit of gravel at the start. There are several water crossings, most of which will flood when there is heavy rain, so keep this in mind. It is accessibl...
Learn more about Polk County Road 601

This is a fun little trail that leads to big scenery at the top of Eagle Mountain in the Quachita National Forest. The trail consists of rocks and loose gravel and climbs about 800 feet in elevation. The trail is fairly easy for any 4x4 with a little ground clearance but is doable in any stock SUV o...
Learn more about Eagle Mountain Lookout

This trail is dirt Forest Service roads that run through the interior of the Quachita National Forest. While traveling this route, you will make several creek crossings and follow alongside Brushy Creek for a portion of the trail. Verizon service is next to nothing along this route but is available ...
Learn more about Brushy Creek

Big Athens Fork is a winding pass through the Wolf Pen Gap area. It's mostly a maintained gravel road with washouts and concrete water crossings. There are some narrow parts of the road, but there are places to pass oncoming vehicles. It runs along a creek with several crossings. There are several c...
Learn more about Big Athens Fork

A very short trail but very technical. This contains some of the steepest trails in Mena, as well as some very sharp angles, so be careful not to flip. A wide machine is very helpful, with good ground clearance. The trail is also pretty narrow in some spots, so a full-width vehicle won't be able to ...
Learn more about Power Lines

This narrow out-and-back route travels through dense forest on a lightly maintained sandy road. Vegetation frequently encroaches onto the trail, creating a high likelihood of paint scratches and pinstriping. The route follows a mostly firm sandy surface with occasional puddles and shallow ruts but n...
Learn more about Vine

This trail connects the town of Mena to the Ouachita National Forest trail system. This is a short, dirt road with some nice hills and lots of trees. Keep your speed down as this is a 2-way trail, but most of it is very narrow with lots of blind corners.
Learn more about FS 30

This road is a dirt/gravel spur road that provides access to both private property and public land primarily for camping. The road is narrow in some locations and much more open in others. This road passes through a section of private property and a few cattle guards. No cattle were noted on the pro...
Learn more about Nesbitt Creek Spur - 498

This route follows a maintained gravel road through a heavily wooded section of the Ouachita National Forest. The drive is generally smooth and suitable for most high-clearance vehicles, with gentle elevation changes and several creek crossings utilizing one-lane bridges. While most of the road is w...
Learn more about County Road 70

The highland road is locally known as "the jeep trail" when asked by new people, and is one of the more difficult roads in this part of the Ouachita Mountains. This route was created in the 30s by the CCC but is no longer maintained. The route seems to get more difficult by the month due to erosion,...
Learn more about Highland Route - 216

This is a short trip up to the top of Bee Mountain. It starts off pretty smooth, with some short whoops, but gets a little more challenging near the top. Once at the top, I recommend taking the short walk up the stairs to see the old fire tower and get a great view of the surrounding area.
Learn more about Bee Mountain Lookout Trail

Easy Trail to get over on Wolf Pen Gap. Has some areas washed out. Most SUVs should be able to make this with no issue. There is an overlook, and lots of creeks to look at, and 1 small waterfall that is seasonal. Nice spring ride when things are turning green, and a Fall Ride that would have some g...
Learn more about Big Fork Athens Road

Maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Some creek crossing when in wet weather. Dispersed camping and creeks are in this area of the Ouachita National Forest. Two-wheel drive can make it on these roads when dry. Great views of mountains, wildlife, and creeks in this ar...
Learn more about Polk Road 34 to Camping

Maintained gravel road in the Ouachita National Forest. There is a cool creek crossing and side spur on this trail. This road can be muddy while raining. When dry, this road is very dusty. Loose gravel can allow your vehicle to slide. Awesome views and lots of wildlife are in this area. Dispersed ca...
Learn more about Two Mile Road

Maintained gravel road with loose gravel. This road can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Two cars wide and some water crossings can be present during rain. Dispersed camping, awesome views of wildlife, mountains, streams, and nature abound. Nice access on West Boundary. Watch for wildlife and A...
Learn more about Polk 410 Stream & Camp

This is a very nice backcountry trail that is mostly wooded and relatively smooth dirt, but passes by some homes, so be sure to be respectful and keep your speed down. This trail connects the town of Big Fork to Mena and has many ATV rental places along the way.
Learn more about Polk County Road 61

This trail leads into a much greater trail system area with lots to explore. We found it in reverse coming from Standing Rock. There are campsites available along the trail, but fewer here than in other areas. The roads are maintained but you will find loose gravel with some mud.
Learn more about Wolf Pen Gap South Trail Head

Wolf Pen Gap was the first trail system built specifically for four-wheelers in the audited states. Now, it is used by both ATVs and SXSs. It is located in the Ouachita National Forest. The routes were created by the U.S. Forest Service. At times, the Forest Service may realign trails due to erosion...
Learn more about Nunley Road

This route is dirt and gravel and open to all vehicle traffic. There are some ruts and washouts that break up the easy, dirt road. There are a few small places to pull off with a trailer or park a camper but you can not get very far off the main road.
Learn more about Polk Road 619 West Gap 277

This is a very nice backcountry trail that is mostly wooded and relatively smooth dirt, but passes by some homes, so be sure to be respectful and keep your speed down. This trail connects the town of Big Fork to Mena and has many ATV rental places along the way.
Learn more about Polk County Road 61

This trail leads into a much greater trail system area with lots to explore. We found it in reverse coming from Standing Rock. There are campsites available along the trail, but fewer here than in other areas. The roads are maintained but you will find loose gravel with some mud.
Learn more about Wolf Pen Gap South Trail Head

Wolf Pen Gap was the first trail system built specifically for four-wheelers in the audited states. Now, it is used by both ATVs and SXSs. It is located in the Ouachita National Forest. The routes were created by the U.S. Forest Service. At times, the Forest Service may realign trails due to erosion...
Learn more about Nunley Road

This route is dirt and gravel and open to all vehicle traffic. There are some ruts and washouts that break up the easy, dirt road. There are a few small places to pull off with a trailer or park a camper but you can not get very far off the main road.
Learn more about Polk Road 619 West Gap 277