Off-Road Trails in Arkansas

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 and travels near Kirby Landing and Bear Creek Recreation Areas, ending on the west end of R...
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This route will start from off Highway 82, East of Texarkana, Arkansas. You will head north along Falcon Bottoms Natural Area and end up going east towards Poison Springs WMA. This is the beginning of several trail sections. This section has a lot of very rough asphalt with some gravel sections. The...
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This is an easy scenic trail with various terrain types, including gravel, dirt, mud holes, rock ledges, and shallow water crossings. The elevation varies from around 1100' to just over 2400' as it follows along the Little Mulberry River. This trail runs north and south between Highway 16 and Highwa...
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Most of the trails in the ONF are easy gravel roads, this one included. There isn't much elevation gain or descent on this trail. Even when it rains, the roads don't really get muddy, however, you may find mud puddles or potholes along this road. There are two water crossings, so a car isn't recomme...
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These are gravel roads that are dusty when dry and can be nasty when wet. They seem well maintained, and there is awesome scenery. Watch for farm equipment on the roads and cattle. This is the first section of The TrailHawk Loop, Section 14 of The Arkansas Overland Route. This section starts the hea...
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This will take you to the top of Pilot Knob Mountain. It is a short road, but the beautiful view is worth a detour if you haven't been. The elevation is 2,080 feet at the top. The first 200 feet of the climb is a rocky step that is mildly steep but doable in any 4x4 with a low range.
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Gravel roads that are in the Howard County WMA. These gravel roads are well maintained but can be muddy when wet. This trail ends at a circle turn around. Gates can be closed at times. There is a gate at the beginning of this trail. A free annual General Use Permit (WMP) is required to hunt or trap ...
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Knopper's Ford, situated along Sugar Creek is a day-use facility built by the CCC. It is accessible by passenger cars or low-clearance vehicles. Knopper's Ford is popular with Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and Equestrian enthusiasts, as it is a very short distance from the fabulous Sugar Creek Multi-Us...
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This trail starts off on Highway 371, going east. It is a continuation of the Falcon Bottoms Back Roads Trail and Section 2 of the Arkansas Overland Route. This trail is almost all gravel and dirt and is the second part of several trails heading to Poison Springs WMA. This section of the trail will ...
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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 may not see a lot of the river, you will see lots of pasture land with livestock, creeks with brid...
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This trail starts at Lake Sylvia State Park where camping, swimming and water/electric sites are available if needed. Its a great place to explore. After leaving Lake Sylvia this route takes you to LAKE WINONA (you will see the intersection where you can pick up a rule pamphlet and turn right to Win...
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This trail starts off on the east side of Highway 71 a few miles north of Waldron Arkansas. Waldron Arkansas has gas stations and a grocery store for last-minute items or fill up. The trail is on the south side of Pilot Knob Mountain. This is a maintained gravel road that can be messy when wet. This...
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This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and public hunting opportunities. Bois d'Arc Lake provides exc...
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You will find ups, downs, and all arounds. You'll see some granite rock slabs climbs, and some off-camber twists and turns. Overall, the description is in the name at just under a mile long, this trail has a little something for everyone. Probably the second most difficult (or easiest) of the Jeep ...
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This route starts as an easy downhill descent into the middle fork of the Illinois Bayou. The trail is very tight on both sides through its entirety, and pinstriping is a guarantee. The trail is easy to moderate downhill into the bayou traveling from east to west. There are tight bypasses around lar...
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This trail is gravel and dirt that can be sloppy during or after rains. There is a small section is pavement before turning to go to Purifoy Cemetery. Some areas you might want to avoid during or right after rains. Primitive camping sites can be found along parts of these roads. For camping, get a f...
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Moss Creek Road is a well-maintained gravel road that goes into the Ouachita National Forest. Passing scenic old buildings on this short stretch of road adds to the adventure into this section of the Forest. This right-of-way road passes through a section of Deltic Timber Company. There is a private...
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This trail picks up from Old North Fork Road and takes you to a 1952 ft elevation. This trail has a decent climb and the trail going up the mountain is rough in places. You will see a great view of Lake Ouachita from the top. There are some cell towers on top of the mountain but no lookout tower. Th...
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This route turns off Nunley Road and leads to a small parking area where ATVs and SXS only can ride the Ouachita Wolf Pen Gap trail system. It travels through a rural area. Wildlife, as well as tractors, were both encountered on a short section of road. The parking area is small and can only accomm...
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Wolf Ridge is an intermediate trail that starts as a gravel road and transitions to steep rock switchbacks with loose rocks and boulders up to 24" in height. Stock rigs will need careful spotting in sections. This trail also contains a few mud moles up to 24" deep in spots. As you progress farther u...
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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 and travels near Kirby Landing and Bear Creek Recreation Areas, ending on the west end of R...
Learn more about Bear Creek Trail

This is an easy scenic trail with various terrain types, including gravel, dirt, mud holes, rock ledges, and shallow water crossings. The elevation varies from around 1100' to just over 2400' as it follows along the Little Mulberry River. This trail runs north and south between Highway 16 and Highwa...
Learn more about Prison Fence Trail

Most of the trails in the ONF are easy gravel roads, this one included. There isn't much elevation gain or descent on this trail. Even when it rains, the roads don't really get muddy, however, you may find mud puddles or potholes along this road. There are two water crossings, so a car isn't recomme...
Learn more about Barnhart Road 796

This will take you to the top of Pilot Knob Mountain. It is a short road, but the beautiful view is worth a detour if you haven't been. The elevation is 2,080 feet at the top. The first 200 feet of the climb is a rocky step that is mildly steep but doable in any 4x4 with a low range.
Learn more about Pilot Knob Mountain

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 and travels near Kirby Landing and Bear Creek Recreation Areas, ending on the west end of R...
Learn more about Bear Creek Trail

This is an easy scenic trail with various terrain types, including gravel, dirt, mud holes, rock ledges, and shallow water crossings. The elevation varies from around 1100' to just over 2400' as it follows along the Little Mulberry River. This trail runs north and south between Highway 16 and Highwa...
Learn more about Prison Fence Trail

Most of the trails in the ONF are easy gravel roads, this one included. There isn't much elevation gain or descent on this trail. Even when it rains, the roads don't really get muddy, however, you may find mud puddles or potholes along this road. There are two water crossings, so a car isn't recomme...
Learn more about Barnhart Road 796

This will take you to the top of Pilot Knob Mountain. It is a short road, but the beautiful view is worth a detour if you haven't been. The elevation is 2,080 feet at the top. The first 200 feet of the climb is a rocky step that is mildly steep but doable in any 4x4 with a low range.
Learn more about Pilot Knob Mountain