Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Judsonia, Arkansas

Lake Sylvia to Winona Lake and HWY9

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…
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Total Miles
17.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Muse Mountain Road

Muse Mountain is about 9 miles long in the National Forest. This trail is great to start your off-roading adventure into the Ouachita National Forest. Muse Mountain offers water crossings, camping, mud, and some light…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Fort Mountain to Flatside Pinnacle

South Fourche Campground is a convenient roadside picnic area and campground located on Scenic Highway 7 Byway. This campground also provides floating access to the South Fourche River. Free dispersed camping. This route takes you…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Winona Scenic Drive

The Winona Auto Tour Scenic Drive is a 26-mile trail located in the Ouachita National Forest. The route travels along with Forest Road #132 between AR Highway 7 north of Jessieville and AR Highway 9…
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Total Miles
15.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

South Forche to Forked Mountain

This route leaves South Forche Campground and leads to Forked Mountain. The campground is free. The campground has set up campsites with vault toilets. There is a water outlet at the campground. Leaving the campground…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Mark Twain NF Trail

An easy scenic trail meandering through the forest trails and back roads of Mark Twain National Forest. Roads are a mix of dirt/gravel forestry and county roads. There are several hiking, biking, and NF recreation…
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Total Miles
47.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Old North Fork RD

This trail starts off Hwy 7 and ends at a two-track on the right side of the road. If you want to take the two-track, be prepared for pinstriping. This is a maintained gravel road…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su

Island Forty Road

The Island Forty Road, is a dirt based road that traverses into the Shelby Wildlife Management Area which is part of the greater Meeman-Shelby State Park. The road is mostly dirt with a few patches…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Ouachita Pinnacle 1952 FT

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…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Pilot Knob Mountain

This will take you to the top of Pilot Knob Mountain. It is a short road, but the beautiful view that is worth a detour if you haven't been. Elevation is 2080'. The first 200'…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Carwash Falls

One of the most popular places to visit is the Ozark National Forest. This route runs north and south along the Big Piney Creek and offers abundant scenery and numerous places to camp along the…
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Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi

Little Piney Creek - Union School

This is a fun, dirt and gravel road with 3 miles of single-vehicle trail. There are several water crossings typically 12" deep, and some shallow mud holes, but it can be much deeper and more…
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Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Old River Road

Old River Road is an enjoyable scenic drive through the Buffalo National River wildlife management area. It features high mountain views, many creek crossings in the wet season, historic homesteads, campgrounds, and Buffalo River access…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Muse Creek and Irons Fork

This trail picks up from North Fork to Gladstone trail. Access from HWY 7 or Hwy 298. This maintained gravel road can be slippery when wet and dusty while dry. The trail ends on Irons…
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Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi