This 30-mile route follows along the Northside of the Red River. This East to West route is almost completely gravel roads. The roads are maintained but can be nasty after or during rains. Although you… Learn more about Follow the Red River
Total Miles
28.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / 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… Learn more about Road 263 to HWY342
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1
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… Learn more about Striking Snake Route
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bear Creek Trail
ATV trail follows the Lake Greeson shoreline offering panoramic views of the lake and Ouachita Mountain range. The 31 miles cross rocky outlays through mixed pine and oak forest. It begins at Daisy State Park… Learn more about Bear Creek Trail
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Low Water Bridge on Lake Wright Patman
This route starts off of Hwy 67 just west of Texarkana and goes to the low water bridge that crosses part of Wright Patman Lake. There are plenty of areas to fish. Bring a kayak… Learn more about Low Water Bridge on Lake Wright Patman
Total Miles
4.5
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… Learn more about Cut Across to Gillham Road
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Gillham Dam And Cossatot Reefs Campground
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… Learn more about Cossatot River Campgrounds Route
Total Miles
20.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Trail to the Sulphur River
This gravel road starts at the Highway 67 and Highway 8 intersection. It is just past the Highway 8 turn if you're coming from Maud, Texas. You will cross the railroad tracks and follow the… Learn more about Trail to the Sulphur River
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Highway 24 to Poison Springs WMA
This is a dirt and gravel road south of Highway 24. This road goes into the Poison Spring WMA. A camping permit is required and is free at the Poison Springs WMA website. This road… Learn more about Highway 24 to Poison Springs WMA
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2
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… Learn more about Big Athens Fork
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Poison Springs WMA - Campsite C-10 to C-29 and C-54
This dirt and gravel road takes you to dispersed campsites within the Poison Springs WMA area. Camping permits are required and are free at Poison Springs WMA website. Roads can be slick, and water crossing… Learn more about Poison Springs WMA - Campsite C-10 to C-29 and C-54
Total Miles
5.8
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… Learn more about Standing Rock
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
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… Learn more about Wolf Pen Gap South Trail Head
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
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… Learn more about Round to Henson School Road
Total Miles
6.5
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… Learn more about Polk Road 619 West Gap 277
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Two Mile Road
Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Primitive Camp and Shooting Range in Poison Springs WMA
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… Learn more about Polk Road 34 to Camping
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
50240 - Tree Valley Trail
This road is a simple two-track and graded dirt road which has no difficult features to traverse. This trail ends at several campsites no matter what road you take. There are several very pretty valleys… Learn more about 50240 - Tree Valley Trail
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hidden Camp Trail
This trail takes you down to several areas where you can camp and hike to Presbyterian Falls on the Mountain Fork River. The trail does not have many hazards till you reach the end. The… Learn more about Hidden Camp Trail
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
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… Learn more about Nunley Road
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Rattlesnake Bluff
This trail is mostly dirt with some rocks. There are a lot of low spots, typically with 6-12" of water. All of the water holes have rock bottoms. The first section of the road is… Learn more about Rattlesnake Bluff
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Fish Fry Creek Road
This beautiful trail takes you down to the Mountain Fork River edge. This is one of the few trails in the area that you can actually descend all the way to the water and camp… Learn more about Fish Fry Creek Road
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi
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,… Learn more about Polk 410 Stream & Camp
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / 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… Learn more about Old Six 6
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / 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… Learn more about Posey Hollow 76
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Hickory Nut Mountain
This maintained Gravel road goes up to Hickory Nut Vista Lookout. As you travel to the vista you will pass Hickory Nut Campground on the left side of the road. This is a dispersed campground… Learn more about Hickory Nut Mountain
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pipe Spring
This road leaves Hickory Nut Road at the west end and the east end stops at Crystal Springs Resort entrance. Across the main road is a public boat ramp with restrooms and great views of… Learn more about Pipe Spring
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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