Dirt Bike Trails
Near Fair Play, Missouri

This trail has a little bit of everything; gravel, rocks, mud, hills, and a river crossing. It is accessible from either end, but I prefer to wash my truck in the river on the way out. Watch out for dirtbikes and ORVs on the trail as you are crossing the Chadwick motorcycle and ATV recreation area.
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Blue Ridge Road is a spur offering additional access to Mark Twain National Forest. This route eventually dissolves into no discernible trail and should be considered an out-and-back. The route is characterized by heavy foliage and some chunky rocks scattered throughout, including a rock step sectio...
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This is a short trail that branches off the Devreaux Ridge Road trail. It starts pretty smooth, but soon approaches a few drops (approximately 10 inches). It will then lead to a small cave that sits on a hill. Make sure you stop to check it out. After that, you will go through some tight turns, and ...
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This trail is located inside J&D off-road park. It is $25 to enter and that is good for the whole day. This trail begins with a rocky incline that is easily achieved in a 2WD drive. As you continue down the trail, you'll have the opportunity to go through some mud holes, after heavy rains they get ...
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Over the Edge is a hill climb/drop trail near the very southern end of West Ridge South trail. It drops off the ridge down onto the bank of the Little Gravois Creek. The surface is sandy gravel at the top and bottom with a section of slick wet dirt in the middle that makes traction tough, if not imp...
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Riverside Drive completes a loop that includes West Ridge South and Over the Edge trails. It’s a narrow waterside ride along the west bank of the Little Gravois Creek. There are several smaller mudholes as well as slick spots, so manage your speed. There are rumors of some speedsters ending up in th...
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Bomber is a steep and sometimes slippery hill climb branching off of West Ridge North at the top and Loopback at the bottom. Bomber is a parallel trail to Why Not trail, and both trails wind through some narrow trees at the top with a long, fairly straight runout at the bottom.
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Bender Cutoff trail is a moderate, rocky trail that provides an alternative to the last major obstacle on Fender Bender, which may require lockers to successfully climb. It still has a large collection of rocks, so careful line planning and tire placement are recommended. It does travel through a na...
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Why Not is a steep and sometimes slippery hill climb branching off of West Ridge North at the top and Loopback at the bottom. Why Not is a parallel trail to Bomber trail, and both trails wind through some narrow trees at the top with a long, fairly straight runout at the bottom.
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West Ridge North trail runs along the northern section of the ridge line on the west side of Little Gravois Creek. An optional entry point that is more challenging is available via the Cakewalk trail. The north end of the trail drops gently into the West Powerline area to connect with the Little Gra...
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Fender Bender is an alternate loop around the steep approach up the West Ridge South trail. It's not as steep as the main trail, but what it lacks in steepness it more than makes up for in rock obstacles and narrowness. It’s in a narrow gulch, so it stays wet most of the year, adding slickness to th...
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Loopback trail provides an easy way to cycle back to the bottom of the West Ridge North hill climb trails for another run. It can also be used as an exit route if you choose to run those same trails in the downhill direction. It is an easy dirt road that'll give you a short break after running the t...
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Cakewalk is a steep and rocky climb up to the southern end of the West Ridge North trail. Most of its surface is loose small rocks with more than a few larger rocks along its length. Even with lockers, this climb can be difficult due to the loose rocky surface.
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Skydive is an interesting hill climb trail that starts along the west bank of the Little Gravois Creek at the south end of the Little Gravois Creek South Trail #1. It climbs the steep west ridge up to the West Ridge South trail. It has a large rock mid-climb that you can climb over or jog around.
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This 0.6-mile offroad trail forms a loop on the western side of Little Gravois Creek, winding through a scenic woodland area. The trail is known for its muddy conditions, especially after rainfall, making it a fun yet low-challenging route. Due to its low elevation, it is also prone to occasional fl...
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This short trail runs alongside Little Gravois Creek, weaving through a dense section of trees and offering a shaded ride. The path is narrow throughout and includes a unique natural feature—a single tree growing directly in the middle of the trail near one end. Because of this tight clearance, the ...
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West Ridge South trail runs along the ridge line on the west side of Little Gravois Creek. It provides an overlook point for Little Gravois Creek and the Lower Field area, as well as access to the steep drop in trails along the west bank of the creek. There are several trail options to get from the ...
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Riverbed trail follows a side wash that empties into the Little Gravois Creek on its western banks. It is usually dry with a smooth river rock surface, but during heavy rain events, it can flood due to runoff from uphill fields. There are several entry and exit points along its length.
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This 1.5-mile offroad trail guides you through the lower field of the park, passing by two ponds, a rustic barn, and the park’s popular mud pit before reaching the banks of Little Gravois Creek. It's an easy route perfect for beginners looking to explore and get a feel for the park's terrain.
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This simple, curved oval racetrack is located in the Lower Field close to the access of Little Gravois Creek and offers a fun, fast-paced riding experience for all skill levels. Designed for light-hearted fun rather than technical challenge, the track features a few low dips that require slower spee...
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This trail has a little bit of everything; gravel, rocks, mud, hills, and a river crossing. It is accessible from either end, but I prefer to wash my truck in the river on the way out. Watch out for dirtbikes and ORVs on the trail as you are crossing the Chadwick motorcycle and ATV recreation area.
Learn more about Lookout Road

Blue Ridge Road is a spur offering additional access to Mark Twain National Forest. This route eventually dissolves into no discernible trail and should be considered an out-and-back. The route is characterized by heavy foliage and some chunky rocks scattered throughout, including a rock step sectio...
Learn more about Blue Ridge Road

This is a short trail that branches off the Devreaux Ridge Road trail. It starts pretty smooth, but soon approaches a few drops (approximately 10 inches). It will then lead to a small cave that sits on a hill. Make sure you stop to check it out. After that, you will go through some tight turns, and ...
Learn more about Devreaux Ridge Road Cave

This trail is located inside J&D off-road park. It is $25 to enter and that is good for the whole day. This trail begins with a rocky incline that is easily achieved in a 2WD drive. As you continue down the trail, you'll have the opportunity to go through some mud holes, after heavy rains they get ...
Learn more about J&D Off-Road Park Chat Trail

This trail has a little bit of everything; gravel, rocks, mud, hills, and a river crossing. It is accessible from either end, but I prefer to wash my truck in the river on the way out. Watch out for dirtbikes and ORVs on the trail as you are crossing the Chadwick motorcycle and ATV recreation area.
Learn more about Lookout Road

This is a short trail that branches off the Devreaux Ridge Road trail. It starts pretty smooth, but soon approaches a few drops (approximately 10 inches). It will then lead to a small cave that sits on a hill. Make sure you stop to check it out. After that, you will go through some tight turns, and ...
Learn more about Devreaux Ridge Road Cave

This trail is located inside J&D off-road park. It is $25 to enter and that is good for the whole day. This trail begins with a rocky incline that is easily achieved in a 2WD drive. As you continue down the trail, you'll have the opportunity to go through some mud holes, after heavy rains they get ...
Learn more about J&D Off-Road Park Chat Trail

Over the Edge is a hill climb/drop trail near the very southern end of West Ridge South trail. It drops off the ridge down onto the bank of the Little Gravois Creek. The surface is sandy gravel at the top and bottom with a section of slick wet dirt in the middle that makes traction tough, if not imp...
Learn more about Over the Edge