Trail Overview

This trail begins on US259 and FR 54000. It will then connect to FR54256, which will lead you to FR54262, the "Holly Mountain Trail". This loose gravel road, with some minor rocky terrain, will have some minor climbs, so 4WD is recommended. Any stock vehicle with 6-8 inches of clearance can make it through. This trail will end at a campsite called Eagles Nest, which sits high on an overlook for a perfect view of the North side of Beavers Bend Lake and the Quachita Mountains. Beyond this point is private property. Approximately 4 rigs can fit here. There is also a fire pit on location. Enjoy the panoramic views in the morning as the sunset begins to rise behind the eastern mountains.

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Difficulty

Most stock vehicles can make it through, and this trail has no technical areas. Approximately 10 - 20 degrees of incline are on this trail, and 4x4 may be necessary to avoid slipping.

Technical Rating

Graham the man

Jun 13, 2026

Open

We left from 259 and made our way to the eagles nest and back. We only saw 2 other SXS headed back when we were heading in to watch the sunset. The trail was pretty straight forward and had an amazing view at the end. Not too complicated, however, there are 2 or 3 inclines that are pretty steep, lots of dashboard roads and loose rocks towards the end. You can make it with and or even 2wd with enough clearance and torque for the hills. We took our time and it took about 90 minutes each way. I'd do it again, watching the sunset over the lake and the stars was beautiful. Take your time with rocky, washboard roads and you'll be fine.

Garry Jeffries

May 18, 2026

Open

Starts smooth but quickly becomes rocky. Lots of pines ending on a Bluff overlooking the lake. Great View. Had no issues with my 2026 Passport with 8.3 inches of ground clearance. Some decent hill climbs.

Cody Sowell

May 17, 2026

Open

Fun road for a novice dual sport rider! Definitely tons of sharp and rounded softball sized rocks. Some ruts, but not too bad. Most difficult sections were two big declines with loose rocks. View at the end was killer.

Jordan Pearce

May 09, 2026

Open

Easy trail. Didnt need 4x4, if it was rainy some of the steeper hills might have needed it but likely not. About an hour round trip.

Matt Smith

Mar 20, 2026

Open

Great trail! Pretty rocky but no need to air down. Spent the night at the overlook.

Terry Tobias

Mar 20, 2026

Open

Maintained road with moderate climbs and turns, ends with a stunning view.

Zdravko T

Mar 13, 2026

Open

Great trail. Had no issues with our Outback Wilderness. Saw a couple jeeps and a frw side by sides

Johan v

Feb 28, 2026

Open

Trail was open, signs of recent control burns where around.

Frank Graffagnino

Feb 15, 2026

Open

Trail is in good shape with a few puddles, but all with hard bottoms. Biggest hazard is probably sharp rocks off the path. Should be pretty easy for any 4WD vehicle. Great payoff at the end with a stunning overlook point.

Sheb Steiniger

Jan 10, 2026

Open

Ran into two vehicles as we headed back towards the highway. No traffic at all. Beautiful morning on the trail.

Jarrod Ross

Dec 28, 2025

Open

Trail was dry all the way up. Drove it all in 2WD. Beautiful view at the top.

Marco Van Der Westhuizen

Dec 23, 2025

Open

The trail was super open, wide vehicles should fit fine. Majority of the trail is super easy, only concerns were some bigger sharp rocks to watch out for and incline. My 2wd F-150 took the inclines just fine but do be cautious as you may experience slip. But overall I rate it a 10/10 trail since the views were stunning.

Brandon Box

Nov 08, 2025

Open

Eric Deaton

Sep 23, 2025

Open

Beautiful not another soul on the trail around 3-4pm that I saw. Dry some loose rocks, one small tight turn seems to have erosion washout begin on inside the turn down the drop off. Could be bigger after heavy rain for future trips.

Phillip Applegate

Sep 19, 2025

Open

Trail was dry. A few small puddles. Some rocky areas, but nothing major or technical. Not much traffic, only came across a couple of other vehicles. Nice view from the top.