Brown Creek Road 805

Total Miles7.9
Technical Rating
3Easy
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Brown Creek winds you through the forest with beautiful views, lots of creek crossings, and campsites. This trail will also lead you to the Ouachita National Recreation trail which is a 223-mile trail, there are two entrance points along this route to access this trail. This route could be a basecamp if you are planning on hiking that Ouachita NRT. Brown Creek Tail Shelter can be accessed off the first NRT crossing on the east end of this route. Please note that there is cotton mouth, rattlesnakes, and scorpions. Be extra cautious during the summer months next to water sources as that is where the cottonmouth snakes like to hang out at. Ticks and mosquitos are also prevalent during the summer months. Lots of pine trees and shade for the summer months. Fall is probably one of the most scenic times of year to explore this national forest.

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Difficulty

There are lots of creek crossings which isn't conducive to low-clearance vehicles. The west end of the trail has a steep gradient with big rocks.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

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Logan D
May 23, 2026
Open
Muddy/Wet
Easy did it all all in 2 wheel drive just muddy from all the rain
Mason Mullins
May 05, 2026
2000 Jeep Cherokee
Open
Muddy/Wet
Easy trail, did it all it 2 wheel drive and even saw a Subaru Outback
Matt Rice
Nov 23, 2025
Open
NormalDusty
Easy dirt/rocky road. A few low water bridge crossings that were dried up when we were there, but shouldn’t be a problem when wet. It would be better to have a higher clearance vehicle but could make it in a car if the water is not to high on low water crossings. Beautiful views at Vista Point, short walk up pretty rocky terrain.
Reed Davis
May 23, 2025
Obstructed
Downed Tree
Large downed tree. Will require chainsaws to move
Ryan C
Jun 29, 2024
2010 Lexus GX
Open
Kevin Altman
Jun 18, 2024
2022 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Normal
Joshua Robinson
Feb 23, 2024
2023 Nissan Frontier
Open
Normal
Trail was graded, but with several single track areas with some exposed rock. There are several maintained small water crossings along the trail
Jason Martin
May 27, 2023
2018 Mercedes Sprinter
Open
Dusty

Brown Creek Road 805 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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