Dirt Bike Trails
Near Merwin, Missouri

The Scenic River Road, County Road N. 2000 Road to N. 2050 Road, travels along the Kansas River Northwest of Lawrence, Kansas, heading west toward historic Lecompton, Kansas, the first state capital. The trail is hard-packed dirt and gravel suitable for any vehicle except in winter conditions with h...
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Lake Rd (west fork) is a graded rock road that forks off to the west for lake access. This was another a great spot for fishing or a picnic. There is a lot of native tallgrass prairie, and is on a flight path for migratory ducks and geese. There is no camping or fires allowed in this area, however t...
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This 2 1/2 mile Trail takes you through the Otter Creek ORV area. The trail is mostly flat, with a few slight elevation changes, and some mud holes that can get deep; however, they are relatively easy to either split or go around entirely. Everything from a small ATV up should have no problem. If th...
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The Inner trail connects with the main trail throughout the area. This trail is dirt with relatively shallow mud holes, rutted out tracks. This trail gets extremely muddy and slick with the rain. Most of the mud holes are near trees. Take caution with the ones that are not, as you may not have a way...
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Lake Road is a graded rock road that is a quiet and peaceful drive to the lake at John Redmond Reservoir. This looked like a great spot for fishing or a picnic. There is no camping or fires allowed in this area; however, there is plenty of primitive or RV camping, with 110 hookups just on the other ...
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This trail provides access to the primitive tent camping area and also leads to several nearby fishing hole locations. The terrain is a mix of dirt and rock, generally flat and easy to navigate. It serves as a practical connector for campers and anglers looking to reach key spots within the property...
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The main road is the main entrance into the park. This road starts from the office where you check in and runs all the way to where it connects to Green 140. Because this is the main road through the park, there are several offshoot trails to choose from while traveling along the way.
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Green 10 is a short spur trail that branches off from Green 9 and connects directly to Green 11. The trail features a steep, rocky descent that adds a bit of character to the ride. It's a great connector with a bit of technical flavor depending on the weather.
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This is a straightforward trail that loops back to the camping area using a less-traveled path. While generally easy, there are a few spots where moderate ground clearance is helpful to avoid scraping the undercarriage. Drivers may also experience tight sections where trees grow close to the trail, ...
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This trail features a combination of rock and dirt surfaces and serves as a connector between the playground area and the Main Road Trail. It offers a smooth and steady route with minimal elevation change, making it an ideal transition trail. The terrain is generally well-packed and navigable in mos...
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Green 9 is located between Green 8 & Green 11 and runs parallel to Green 10. This trail includes a couple of moderately steep hills at both ends. The end that connects to Green 11 is steeper, rocky, & off-camber, reaching 16 degrees, compared to the end that connects to Green 8.
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This is a straightforward trail that loops around the base of a hill, providing a reliable route between key areas of the property. This trail serves as a connection to or from the primitive tent camping area and the section known as the Playground, helping users easily transition between recreation...
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This trail features a hard-packed dirt and rock surface, providing a solid and dependable route for most vehicles. At one end, the trail connects with Yellow 8 and Green 15, while the opposite end links directly to Green 11. It serves as a useful connector within the trail network, allowing drivers ...
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This trail connects the Main Road Trail on one end to Yellow 8 on the other, serving as a direct link between the two. It features a large mud hole near the Yellow 8 end, which may hold water or become slick after rain. However, there is an easy bypass around the mud hole, allowing most vehicles to ...
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This trail connects Main Road Trail at one end and Yellow 8 at the other, creating a useful link between the two. It includes a few tighter sections where trees line the trail closely, and there is one sharp curve that may result in light pin striping. Near the connection with Main Road Trail, there...
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Yellow 8 is connected to Main Road at one end and Green 9 at the other end. This trail features several mud holes scattered along the route, which can become quite slick and challenging after rain. At one end of the trail, you'll encounter a steep hill climb with a hard-packed dirt and rock base. Th...
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This trail begins near the swimming hole parking area and travels across the beach before curving around to the opposite side. As the trail continues, it enters a wooded area and begins to climb a steep hill. The uphill section contains several larger rocks embedded in the surface, which may require...
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This trail can be somewhat difficult to spot from the main trail, as the entrance is not clearly defined. However, once you're a short distance in, the path becomes much more noticeable and easy to follow. The surface is a mix of rock and dirt, providing solid traction in most conditions. There are ...
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This trail connects Green 19 at one end and Green 21 at the other, featuring a hard-packed dirt and rock surface with no major obstacles. Some sections are off-camber up to 15 degrees, requiring careful vehicle positioning to maintain stability. The trail is generally wide enough for most 4WD vehicl...
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This hill leads all the way to the top of the Punch Bowl, offering a great vantage point to watch your friends. The trail is steep and features some rocks to climb over, making it moderately challenging. When wet, it becomes much more difficult. There are no other major obstacles on this route.
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The Scenic River Road, County Road N. 2000 Road to N. 2050 Road, travels along the Kansas River Northwest of Lawrence, Kansas, heading west toward historic Lecompton, Kansas, the first state capital. The trail is hard-packed dirt and gravel suitable for any vehicle except in winter conditions with h...
Learn more about Scenic River Road

Lake Rd (west fork) is a graded rock road that forks off to the west for lake access. This was another a great spot for fishing or a picnic. There is a lot of native tallgrass prairie, and is on a flight path for migratory ducks and geese. There is no camping or fires allowed in this area, however t...
Learn more about Lake Road West Fork

This 2 1/2 mile Trail takes you through the Otter Creek ORV area. The trail is mostly flat, with a few slight elevation changes, and some mud holes that can get deep; however, they are relatively easy to either split or go around entirely. Everything from a small ATV up should have no problem. If th...
Learn more about Otter Creek Main Trail

The Inner trail connects with the main trail throughout the area. This trail is dirt with relatively shallow mud holes, rutted out tracks. This trail gets extremely muddy and slick with the rain. Most of the mud holes are near trees. Take caution with the ones that are not, as you may not have a way...
Learn more about Otter Creek Inner Trail

The Scenic River Road, County Road N. 2000 Road to N. 2050 Road, travels along the Kansas River Northwest of Lawrence, Kansas, heading west toward historic Lecompton, Kansas, the first state capital. The trail is hard-packed dirt and gravel suitable for any vehicle except in winter conditions with h...
Learn more about Scenic River Road

Lake Rd (west fork) is a graded rock road that forks off to the west for lake access. This was another a great spot for fishing or a picnic. There is a lot of native tallgrass prairie, and is on a flight path for migratory ducks and geese. There is no camping or fires allowed in this area, however t...
Learn more about Lake Road West Fork

This 2 1/2 mile Trail takes you through the Otter Creek ORV area. The trail is mostly flat, with a few slight elevation changes, and some mud holes that can get deep; however, they are relatively easy to either split or go around entirely. Everything from a small ATV up should have no problem. If th...
Learn more about Otter Creek Main Trail

The Inner trail connects with the main trail throughout the area. This trail is dirt with relatively shallow mud holes, rutted out tracks. This trail gets extremely muddy and slick with the rain. Most of the mud holes are near trees. Take caution with the ones that are not, as you may not have a way...
Learn more about Otter Creek Inner Trail