Dirt Bike Trails Near Mena, Arkansas

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Two Mile Road

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…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Nunley Road

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…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Polk 410 Stream & Camp

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,…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Polk Road 619 West Gap 277

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…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Polk Road 34 to Camping

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…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Round to Henson School Road

This road is a maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Loose rock and gravel are present. There are great views of creeks and wildlife. The Ouachita Mountain views…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Wolf Pen Gap South Trail Head

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…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Standing Rock

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…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Cossatot River Campgrounds Route

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…
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Total Miles
20.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

K-Trail

This is the current legal version of the well known K-Trail. This short stretch along the Kiamichi Mountain ridgeline is an enjoyable 5 hour drive. There are small rock gardens and plenty of red dirt…
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Total Miles
30.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Champ Road to Nella Road

This trial leaves an awesome dispersed campsite and ends at Nella Road. Several dispersed campsites are along this trail. This gravel forest road can be messy when wet but is well-driven. Water crossing and rough…
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Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Posey Hollow 76

Posey Hollow 76 is a road that parallels the Ouachita National Recreation Trail. The road is an easy gravel windy road that climbs to an elevation of around 1900 feet. I even found one of…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Dispersed on Boles

This gravel forest road passes several dispersed campsites. Some dispersed campsites are large with room for several vehicles. The gravel road is well-driven and can have rough spots along the way. If the road is…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Big Athens Fork

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…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Jones Camp

This trail starts at Champ Road and ends on a narrow single-track dead end. There is an awesome dispersed campsite at the point you turn right on the single track. Champ Road is a gravel…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Buffalo Leaves the Forest

This gravel forest road starts at a fork at Buffalo Road and ends at Highway 71. The views in this part of the Ouachita National Forest are awesome. There are dispersed campsites along this trail.…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Haw Creek

This trail starts off Walker Mountain Road and ends at Champ Road. There are areas for dispersed camping in this area. Beautiful views and wildlife can be seen. Some sections of this gravel forest road…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Fox Pen West

This track starts on the west side of the Ouachita National Forest off Highway 71. It will take you east into the forest and to a pond and dispersed campsite. This section of forest is…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Dutch Mountain

This track continues east into the Ouachita National Forest from Highway 71. It will take you further east into the forest. This section of forest is not traveled as much as some of the more…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Gillham Dam And Cossatot Reefs Campground

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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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Cumberland Road

This track continues from the west side of the Ouachita National Forest off Highway 71. It will take you east further into the forest. This section of forest is not traveled as much as some…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Cut Across to Gillham Road

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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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Striking Snake Route

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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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Cedar Cabin 125

Cedar Cabin 125 is a beautiful scenic drive with rolling hills, campsites with wood, and areas to pull off and stop to have some lunch and take some pictures of the views. In fact, one…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Old Six 6

The start of Old Six is right next to the Big Brushy trail complex for the Ouachita National Recreation Trail. It's a busy location and the weekend I explored this area was the finish of…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Road 263 to HWY342

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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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Tower Trail

The Tower Trail, also known as Forest Service A55A, is a concise and adventurous path in the Ouachita National Forest. Spanning only about 1.5 miles, this trail is relatively short but offers a unique journey…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Tram Ridge Trail

Tram Ridge, also known as Forest Service Road 6018, is a scenic trail nestled in the Ouachita National Forest. Historically, the area is rich in natural beauty and has been a site for outdoor enthusiasts…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

FR289

This is a nice 4 mile drive on a beautiful forest road. It's mostly a nice somewhat smooth gravel road till you get further down and it gets pretty rough so watch your speed. There's…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Buffalo Creek Camp

Prepare for an exciting journey along a mostly gravel road that leads to a hidden gem. The adventure culminates in a thrilling ride along a tight, winding trail, and at the end of this trail,…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi