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Learn more about 1541 / Briar Creek
1541 / Briar Creek

1541 / Briar Creek

This route starts out as an easy gravel road and gets narrower and more difficult towards the end. There are many low and overgrown branches, and the trail eventually ends; there is not an easy…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 4ST Motorcycle Only
4ST Motorcycle Only

4ST Motorcycle Only

Check in at the office before riding. This is a motorcycle-only trail and is the widest and least rocky of all the single-track trails. There are 3 creek crossings, but they are not deep. This…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about 5 Main Park Road
5 Main Park Road

5 Main Park Road

This is the main road that runs along the top ride of the east side of the park. Many of the trails start and begin off this road. Many of the advanced park trails are…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about A24 Brandon's Run
A24 Brandon's Run

A24 Brandon's Run

Brandon's Run is a good beginner dirt trail as it has limited elevation, no ruts, and no rocks. Take Road 1 to the back of the park. A24 will be on the left near some…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about A25 Buckhorn North
A25 Buckhorn North

A25 Buckhorn North

Buckhorn North is rated as a 4 on the park map. The trail has a great deal of ups and downs and twisty turns through the woods. There are some steep climbs with rocks and…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about A8 Brandon's Run
A8 Brandon's Run

A8 Brandon's Run

A8 starts at the end of A24, but continues the name of "Brandon's Run." The trail is a lengthy descent from A24 back down to Road 1. This dirt trail is not difficult, but it…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Alexander Mountain
Alexander Mountain

Alexander Mountain

Alexander Mountain, or Forest Service Road 1703, runs between Locke, on the southwest end near Devil's Canyon, to Hurricane Creek Rd, near White Rock on the northeast end. It can be run either direction. This…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Allen's Ferry Road
Allen's Ferry Road

Allen's Ferry Road

This loose gravel road ends at the Little River. There is a boat ramp and dispersed camping on the riverside. Not far out of the small town of Fulton, Arkansas, this road provides beautiful views…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Alum Divide 961
Alum Divide 961

Alum Divide 961

Another rolling, easy gravel road that leads you to more hiking entrances, scenic viewpoints, or even just a new route to the famous Hot Springs, Arkansas. This Ouachita National Forest Service Road gives you some…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Alum Experiment Road 962
Alum Experiment Road 962

Alum Experiment Road 962

Easy gravel road with water crossings, bridges, and scenic views through the vast trees that line this route. Lots of shade during the summertime from the over 60 species of trees that inhabit the Ouachita…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Alum Fork Road 114
Alum Fork Road 114

Alum Fork Road 114

Alum Fork or Forest Road 114 is an excellent way to navigate through the beautiful Ouachita National Forest without ever having to touch the pavement. It has several dispersed camping areas and winds its way…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter
Learn more about Angling Pinnacle 2
Angling Pinnacle 2

Angling Pinnacle 2

This is by far the ultimate fun 4x4 road. Starting from the east there is a pretty big campsite next to a creek which could be good for fishing. Continuing down the road there are…
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Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about B28
B28

B28

B28 is a dirt trail that runs along the powerlines at the back of the park. There are a couple of hill climbs, one with a small rock ledge, but any vehicle should be able…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Baker
Baker

Baker

The gravel road can be messy when wet. This trail is on the south side of Petite Jean Mountain. Plenty of nature viewing along this trail. Watch for wildlife on the roads. Some sections can…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Barnhart Road 796
Barnhart Road 796

Barnhart Road 796

Most of the trails in the ONF are easy gravel roads, this one included. There wasn't much elevation gain or decent on this trail. Even when it rains the roads don't really get muddy, however,…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Beach Grove Trail
Beach Grove Trail

Beach Grove Trail

Beach Grove Road is lovingly referred to as The Whoops. This is due to the numerous water breaks on the trail. UTV riders will find this to be a fun trail to ride at a…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
4 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bear Creek Mountain Road 773
Bear Creek Mountain Road 773

Bear Creek Mountain Road 773

Bear Creek Mountain trail is an off-roading "Jeep" trail as designated by the sign. The surface is mostly dirt with a lot of pine needles on the road. Some bigger rocks especially at the south…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bear Creek Trail
Bear Creek Trail

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…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bell Lake Access
Bell Lake Access

Bell Lake Access

Pond Creek Wildlife Refuge and Bell Lake Access are maintained gravel roads. Roads can be sloppy when wet. Roads dead-end at gates and you have a tight turn around to backtrack. A permit is required…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Big Athens Fork
Big Athens Fork

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
5.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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