Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Putnam, Alabama

USFS 726 - Phalen Spur

Serving as one of the main North-South routes, USFS 726, or Phalen Spur, runs through the heart of Oakmulgee WMA within the Talledega National Forest. USFS 726 is an easy ride, with most of the…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Ashe Lake Trail

This trail begins at Ashe Lake Recreational Area. The recreation area has a beautiful lake, walking trail, and working bathroom! As you begin this trail there you will see that it is easily 2 full-size…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Pine Tar Corner

This is the southwest corner of Beinville National Forest. The trail is made up of 3 roads in this order, USFS Road 516, Smith County Road 521, and USFS Road 521-A. This is a pretty…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Lukes Loop

Easy mixed gravel and dirt road open year-round that runs through a wildlife management area located near Prattville. Expect some mud during the wet season but nothing too bad. Some small elevation changes and small…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Beinville NF (Lena to Laurel)

This trail is in the Beinville National Forest and it's all hard packed gravel from Hillsboro Ludlow Road to Highway 13 just North of Morton city limits. It has tons of turns that you can…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Bienville Scenic Trail

This is a scenic trail that goes north/south through the Bienville National Forest and some private land northeast of Jackson, MS. It's perfect for a short afternoon drive away from the busy city life. This…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi