Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Tenkiller, Oklahoma

The trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and begins as firm, medium-grade gravel but soon rattles into long, washboard stretches that keep your suspension busy before pitching into a few steep climbs and…
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The trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and eases you in with smooth pavement before switching to hard-packed gravel and finally loosening into a softer, if still well-kept, surface. Late-May storms have left…
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The track starts out with loose gravel that chatters beneath the tires, then ripples into stretches of washboard and the odd pothole to keep drivers alert. It rises and falls across patchworked farmland, threading between…
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The South Burnt Cabin Road runs through the Wildlife Management Area, shifting in character as you travel it. The approaches at either end are gravel, generally smooth but dotted with potholes that keep speeds low.…
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The route is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and meanders through rolling farmland and pockets of thick woodland that easily rank among the prettiest corners of the state, and the scenery may have you…
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This long, scenic trail winds through a mix of terrain and throws just about everything at you--unmaintained gravel, rocky ridgelines, muddy sections, soft sand, and a fair share of climbs and drops. It's a bumpy…
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This unmaintained trail has a bit of everything--rocky ledges, steady climbs and descents, long muddy sections, and a few creek fords along the way. It's an enjoyable drive, but after heavy rain, it can become…
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The trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and follows a well-looked-after gravel road that still dishes out a fair share of washboard bumps and loose rattles, especially where it twists through the hills.…
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This trail follows a maintained gravel road that can be a bit bumpy in spots, but it winds through the forest and makes for a peaceful, scenic drive. Several side trails split off along the…
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The route begins on a stretch of well-graded loose gravel that occasionally shakes occupants with small washboard ridges but generally rolls along easily. It meanders past tidy farmhouses and grassy fields, giving drivers plenty to…
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This trail begins with a smooth and easy drive, but conditions change quickly. As you continue, the route becomes more challenging with frequent climbs and descents, deep mud, and large puddles scattered throughout. Progress slows…
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This gravel lane is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and stays in decent shape overall, but it narrows where drainage ditches crowd the edges. The route rises and dips through rolling farmland, so plan…
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Leaving the state park, the route threads through lakeside suburbs before shaking itself free of pavement and turning into a stretch of loose gravel that rattles beneath the tires. Potholes and washboard patches jostle the…
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A beautiful and leisurely drive through a small section of the eastern side of the Cherokee Nation. This route is approximately 58 miles long and can be completed in 2-5 hours, depending on the speed…
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The trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and follows a maintained gravel but with bumps and potholes in sections. In several stretches, the roadway narrows, flanked by drainage ditches that leave little margin…
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Memorial Trail shakes things up from the first turn, its loose gravel clattering under-tire and breaking into bumpy, corrugated stretches that hint at the recent storms we braved on Memorial Day. The track winds between…
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This trail is fairly well maintained and wider than many of the larger routes in the Wildlife Management Area, with a smoother gravel surface that makes for a more relaxed drive. It doesn't appear to…
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The trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and begins as a remarkably smooth, straight stretch, lulling drivers into an easy rhythm before evolving into a progressively rougher track dotted with potholes and gentle…
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This trail twists through the forest in a winding route that remains unmaintained and was extremely muddy when we drove it in May 2025. Several creek crossings break up the route, and the muddy patches…
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This trail is consistently muddy and may present a challenge for some vehicles, especially in the deeper sections. It's largely unmaintained, with rough, rocky stretches that add to the difficulty. As you approach the large…
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The road unfolds as loose gravel, usually in decent shape but peppered with washboard ripples and the odd pothole that urges a slower pace. It threads through rolling farmland where pastures stretch to the fence…
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North 440 Road is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail, and this gravel trail is generally well-maintained, winding through shaded wooded areas before opening up to wide stretches of agricultural land and a scattering of…
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The road unfolds as loose gravel, generally well graded but dotted with washboard stretches that jostle the suspension. Because farmers rely on it daily, expect the occasional pickup or tractor, and keep your speed in…
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In the hills west of Lake Tenkiller, the route rattles across loose gravel that turns briefly washboard before smoothing as it slips past hayfields and the pickups of local farmers. Groves of post oak, blackjack…
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North 450 is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and is a well-maintained gravel trail that winds through a mix of wooded terrain and open farmland, offering a varied and scenic drive. In the forested…
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The first section of Ridge Road is wide, well-maintained, loose gravel, but the second half is quite the opposite. The trail narrows down the moment it branches from the main track, squeezing between a couple…
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This wooded trail is part of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail and begins with a wide, relatively flat section that passes near a few rural homesteads, where drivers should remain cautious of both local traffic and…
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The road drops off the hillside in a lazy set of bends, its gravel surface mostly tidy but interrupted by the odd pothole and strip of washboard that rattles the dash before smoothing out farther…
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The track rolls out as loose gravel that is generally well cared for, though scattered potholes and stretches of washboard keep the ride lively. Because farmhouses line much of the route, pickups and delivery vans…
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The road rolls out as loose, mostly smooth gravel with the occasional washboard stretch that rattles the suspension. Pools and ponds nearby draw plenty of wildlife, so it pays to ease off the throttle and…
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