Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Mansfield, Louisiana
Texas Traverse (Leg 1)
Total Miles
360.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area
This trail starts at the entry of Bodcau WMA and ends at HWY 371. It stops at an offshoot to a boat ramp with a view of big cypress trees and Bodcau creek. There is… Learn more about Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
815 Road, Kisatchie NF
This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in… Learn more about 815 Road, Kisatchie NF
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Kisatchie NF Spur Trail
This is a very short off-shoot road to a timber logging area. The end of the road is secluded, away from the main road and the perfect stop for lunch or a hideaway campsite away… Learn more about Kisatchie NF Spur Trail
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Kisatchie National Forest Camp and Trail
This network of Forest Service Roads will take you to a few camp spots and overlooks in the Kisatchie National Forest. There are dispersed campsites, some campsites are large enough for group camps, and all… Learn more about Kisatchie National Forest Camp and Trail
Total Miles
15.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
829 Road, Kisatchie NF
This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in… Learn more about 829 Road, Kisatchie NF
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Ivan Lake Trail
This gravel road passes through the Ivan Lake area. There are a few primitive camping spots (permit required), a beautiful fishing lake, and restrooms. This trail exits the park area and heads Northwest towards Arkansas.… Learn more about Ivan Lake Trail
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Dead End Barrel
This trail has a bit of asphalt, dirt, and gravel. It goes to a cemetery and dead-ends at an oil structure. This trail is north of Ivan Lake and northwest of Williams Lake. You will… Learn more about The Dead End Barrel
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Boggy Creek Monster Trail
This is a maintained gravel road in Mercer Bayou Wildlife Area. Mercer Bayou is a gut located just 18.4 miles from Texarkana, in Miller County, in the state of Arkansas, United States, near Jonesville, AR.… Learn more about Boggy Creek Monster Trail
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Eastern Evangeline District Trail
This trail follows the eastern side of the Evangeline District of the Kistatchie National Forest. You can enter the train at the intersection of Highway 112 and McGillary Road 266 which is on the outer… Learn more about Eastern Evangeline District Trail
Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 1 - Falcon Bottoms Back Roads
This route starts off of Hwy 67 just west of Texarkana and goes to the low water bridge that crosses part of Wright Patman Lake. There are plenty of areas to fish. Bring a kayak… Learn more about Low Water Bridge on Lake Wright Patman
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tower Ends at Private Fishing Club
Gravel Road that goes by a cell tower, lots of fields, and ends at a private fishing club where you will have to turn around. After turning around and backtracking, if you turn right eventually,… Learn more about Tower Ends at Private Fishing Club
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 2 - Highway 371 to Road 113
This gravel road starts at the Hwy 67 and Hwy 8 intersection. It is just past the Hwy 8 turn if your coming from Maud Texas. You will cross the railroad tracks and follow the… Learn more about Trail to the Sulphur River
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Davy Crockett National Forest Route
This route is 42 miles of gravel roads that are linked together and span the entire length of the Davy Crockett National Forest from North to South. The road's terrain varies greatly from soft gravel,… Learn more about Davy Crockett National Forest Route
Total Miles
40.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Su / Fa / Sp
Bois d'Ark Arkansas Spillway & Dam
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… Learn more about Bois d'Ark Arkansas Spillway & Dam
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 3 - Road 113 to Highway 76
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… Learn more about Bois d'Ark Trail back to Interstate 30
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc WMA
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… Learn more about Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc WMA
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 7 - Treck Along Ouachita Road
A Nice Mix of Gravel & Red Dirt Roads. If It Rains The Roads Get Interesting. Best to drive when its dry to avoid rutting up the roads for local residents that use these roads… Learn more about Red Hollow Run
Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Graham Road
Graham Road is just a beautiful easy drive in the forest. Surrounded by towering pines and rays or sunshine shooting through the trees. The roads very easy with no difficulties at all, primarily gravel with… Learn more about Graham Road
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 9 - Norphlet Trek