Dirt Bike Trails
Near Smithton, Illinois

Flatwoods Spur B (FS 2438B) is a natural dirt and gravel forest service road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The Flatwoods Spur B heads north from the main road, Flatwoods FS 2438, heading into the woods along the ridge going north and then east from the main ridge. The road ha...
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Very easy up to the power line. It's a road. Easy access to a place to hike, camp, or hunt. Particularly to hike or hunt the power-line cut. After the power lines, it's a trail for about 125 yards. Towards the top staying to the left will connect to CR 605 [AKA Jinkerson Road which is paved] which c...
Learn more about Allen Branch FS 4004

Coffman Hollow (FS 2907) is a natural dirt, coarse gravel, and natural rock forest service road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. Coffman Hollow heads west off the FS 2438, going along the raised ridge, slowly shedding off elevation downhill for the first mile, traversing small w...
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Clear Creek North Side (FS 2269) is a dirt and gravel forest service road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The dirty natural gravel surface track heads south from the Floyd Tower Road ridge, going into the treelines at a slight downhill grade to the middle section of the trail t...
Learn more about Clear Creek North Side - FS 2269

On the northern portion of the park, this can take you from the back of the lake over to Ridge Road or also back towards the beginning of the lake shore loop. It can spur off into a few side trails, and a couple of them have some nasty mud holes, so be mindful. One hole specifically will swallow a r...
Learn more about Heinke Hills

If you're starting from the Ridge Road side of the trail, you'll be met with a pretty nasty washout. Depending on which side of the wash you're on, there is one bypass. This is a relatively moderate trail with a few technical spots, taking you through the hollows and hills deep down off the mountain...
Learn more about Happy Hollow

At the northern part of the park, you can find some muddy trails, deep ruts, and nasty holes waiting for those willing to see if they can work through them. Going from Brandon's Cut to Heinke Hills, this trail is fun and features a large rock, hence the trail's name.
Learn more about The Rock

Starting at the top ridge just before Happy Hollow, you'll find a nasty washout followed by the main ridge, where you'll find Uncle and other trail heads. As you make your way north, you'll see the big barn (good to take note in case any assistance is needed) while visiting the park. Lots of differe...
Learn more about Ridge Run North

This track is an easy ride down to the lake at Pruitt Mountain. You're encouraged to swim and enjoy the lake and camp area year-round. The turnaround and back half of the lake loop can be tricky; depending on the weather, it can be very slick back there. Be cautious.
Learn more about Lake Shore Loop

This is a maintained gravel road with an occasional flat natural rock sticking up in the middle of the road. This trail features beautiful tall pines and areas you can see for miles. The road leads up a steep grade that may include washboards and mild washes when the season is wet and conditions are...
Learn more about Natural Bridge Road

Coming right off the main ridge, you're met with an immediate rock drop famous for ripping mufflers off low clearance rigs. Take it slow and be mindful of your line, and you'll manage just fine. There is a tree down on the left line, stay right, and there are two line choices for the downhill. The r...
Learn more about Finn's Muff

Also spurring off of Ridge Road, this trail is a bit more on the moderate side, but will run relatively parallel with Happy Hollow, but with a bit more hills. Keep in mind the spurs off the trail, as some can lead into some nasty hills, so be mindful of the map.
Learn more about Happy Hills

For the real “overlanders,” this trail pushes the limits of most full-size trucks. Whether you take the loop forward or backward, it presents its own challenges. Expect over 3-foot washouts, very large rocks, and very steep climbs along the way. Truly a hardcore test for any off-road vehicle
Learn more about Overland Oasis

Famous for its major obstacle cropping halfway up the trail (optional), this spur's right off of jeepers sleepers. Steep from the start, you'll make your way up the mountainside, where you'll find obstacles and different line options. After that first section, you have an abundance of choices rangin...
Learn more about Jeepers Creepers

The second half of the eastern escape is a much more modest climb up to the main ridge. Starting from the T at Wow Cut Through. The left takes you up the mountain a little more before leveling out. You'll find moderate obstacles and loose climbs, but nothing too much beyond that.
Learn more about Eastern Upper

This is a rather long trail, but this lower section of eastern escape starts at the T intersection of upper eastern and the Wow Cut Through. Starting from the Cut Through to the right, you'll make your way steeply down the mountain into some nasty washouts, leveling out for a little then taking you ...
Learn more about Eastern Lower

This cut-through trail, although mild, can still be tricky, especially at the beginning of the 'wow' side. It'll come into an awkward drop-in; be mindful of speed and angle at this drop-in. Depending on the wheel base and overall height of your rig, it can feel pretty hairy. Beyond that, it is relat...
Learn more about Wow Cut to Eastern

Starting off the main ridge, this bonus trail is cut through the rock croppings surrounding the main barn on the property, taking you over large granite croppings and some nice axle grabbers, so be mindful of your lower clearance vehicles. The trail will pop you out right at the barn, so please be r...
Learn more about Rocky Ridge Loop

In the wow section of the park, this trail will test your rig's ability to not only rock climb but also maneuver over big gardens that are very capable of body damage for less capable rigs. The trail is very steep; be mindful of rigs that may be throwing large rocks as they pedal up the mountain.
Learn more about Owen Wowson

The name says it all, WOW is absolutely the most legendary trail/obstacle consisting of monster rocks after rock, you'll work your way up layer by layer, getting harder as you reach the top. This is not for the faint of heart and truly an absolute doozy for the baddest of rigs. Be extremely mindful ...
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Flatwoods Spur B (FS 2438B) is a natural dirt and gravel forest service road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The Flatwoods Spur B heads north from the main road, Flatwoods FS 2438, heading into the woods along the ridge going north and then east from the main ridge. The road ha...
Learn more about Flatwoods Spur B - FS 2438B

Very easy up to the power line. It's a road. Easy access to a place to hike, camp, or hunt. Particularly to hike or hunt the power-line cut. After the power lines, it's a trail for about 125 yards. Towards the top staying to the left will connect to CR 605 [AKA Jinkerson Road which is paved] which c...
Learn more about Allen Branch FS 4004

Coffman Hollow (FS 2907) is a natural dirt, coarse gravel, and natural rock forest service road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. Coffman Hollow heads west off the FS 2438, going along the raised ridge, slowly shedding off elevation downhill for the first mile, traversing small w...
Learn more about Coffman Hollow - FS 2907

Clear Creek North Side (FS 2269) is a dirt and gravel forest service road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The dirty natural gravel surface track heads south from the Floyd Tower Road ridge, going into the treelines at a slight downhill grade to the middle section of the trail t...
Learn more about Clear Creek North Side - FS 2269

Flatwoods Spur B (FS 2438B) is a natural dirt and gravel forest service road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The Flatwoods Spur B heads north from the main road, Flatwoods FS 2438, heading into the woods along the ridge going north and then east from the main ridge. The road ha...
Learn more about Flatwoods Spur B - FS 2438B

Very easy up to the power line. It's a road. Easy access to a place to hike, camp, or hunt. Particularly to hike or hunt the power-line cut. After the power lines, it's a trail for about 125 yards. Towards the top staying to the left will connect to CR 605 [AKA Jinkerson Road which is paved] which c...
Learn more about Allen Branch FS 4004

Coffman Hollow (FS 2907) is a natural dirt, coarse gravel, and natural rock forest service road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. Coffman Hollow heads west off the FS 2438, going along the raised ridge, slowly shedding off elevation downhill for the first mile, traversing small w...
Learn more about Coffman Hollow - FS 2907

Clear Creek North Side (FS 2269) is a dirt and gravel forest service road within the Potosi Unit of Mark Twain National Forest. The dirty natural gravel surface track heads south from the Floyd Tower Road ridge, going into the treelines at a slight downhill grade to the middle section of the trail t...
Learn more about Clear Creek North Side - FS 2269