This is a dirt and gravel road south of Highway 24. This road goes into the Poison Spring WMA. A camping permit is required and is free at the Poison Springs WMA website. This road… Learn more about Highway 24 to Poison Springs WMA
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Poison Springs WMA - Campsite C-10 to C-29 and C-54
This dirt and gravel road takes you to dispersed campsites within the Poison Springs WMA area. Camping permits are required and are free at Poison Springs WMA website. Roads can be slick, and water crossing… Learn more about Poison Springs WMA - Campsite C-10 to C-29 and C-54
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Primitive Camp and Shooting Range in Poison Springs WMA
ATV trail follows the Lake Greeson shoreline offering panoramic views of the lake and Ouachita Mountain range. The 31 miles cross rocky outlays through mixed pine and oak forest. It begins at Daisy State Park… Learn more about Bear Creek Trail
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pipe Spring
This road leaves Hickory Nut Road at the west end and the east end stops at Crystal Springs Resort entrance. Across the main road is a public boat ramp with restrooms and great views of… Learn more about Pipe Spring
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hickory Nut Mountain
This maintained Gravel road goes up to Hickory Nut Vista Lookout. As you travel to the vista you will pass Hickory Nut Campground on the left side of the road. This is a dispersed campground… Learn more about Hickory Nut Mountain
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
H5
This is pretty much a connector trail on the other side of Mill Creek. You run directly into it and it has many level off-shoots for the adventurer. You can run it to the top… Learn more about H5
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Fun Run
You will find ups, downs, and all arounds. You'll see some granite rock slabs climbs, and some off-camber twists and turns. Overall, the description is in the name at just under a mile long, this… Learn more about Fun Run
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Gladstone Road 11
This route is an easy gravel road with lots of creeks, campsites, and old logging areas where there is plentiful firewood. The Buffalo Gap Mountain TH is right after you come off Highway 7. The… Learn more about Gladstone Road 11
Total Miles
10
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Prater Road 225
This has to be one of my favorite roads. It's an easy gravel road until you hit the end where there is nothing but small boulders to drive over. Plenty of campsites along this route… Learn more about Prater Road 225
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Angling Pinnacle 2
This is by far the ultimate fun 4x4 road. Starting from the east there is a pretty big campsite next to a creek which could be good for fishing. Continuing down the road there are… Learn more about Angling Pinnacle 2
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Bear Creek Mountain Road 773
Bear Creek Mountain trail is an off-roading "Jeep" trail as designated by the sign. The surface is mostly dirt with a lot of pine needles on the road. Some bigger rocks especially at the south… Learn more about Bear Creek Mountain Road 773
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Follow the Red River
This 30-mile route follows along the Northside of the Red River. This East to West route is almost completely gravel roads. The roads are maintained but can be nasty after or during rains. Although you… Learn more about Follow the Red River
Total Miles
28.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Alum Experiment Road 962
Easy gravel road with water crossings, bridges, and scenic views through the vast trees that line this route. Lots of shade during the summertime from the over 60 species of trees that inhabit the Ouachita… Learn more about Alum Experiment Road 962
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Alum Divide 961
Another rolling, easy gravel road that leads you to more hiking entrances, scenic viewpoints, or even just a new route to the famous Hot Springs, Arkansas. This Ouachita National Forest Service Road gives you some… Learn more about Alum Divide 961
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Alum Fork Road 114
Alum Fork or Forest Road 114 is an excellent way to navigate through the beautiful Ouachita National Forest without ever having to touch the pavement. It has several dispersed camping areas and winds its way… Learn more about Alum Fork Road 114
Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi
Big Athens Fork
Big Athens Fork is a winding pass through the Wolf Pen Gap area. It's mostly a maintained gravel road with washouts and concrete water crossings. There are some narrow parts of the road, but there… Learn more about Big Athens Fork
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hollis Trail 174
This route takes you mostly through privately owned property, however, the reward at the end is worth it all. It's a short 7-mile route to the South Fourche LaFave Watershed where there are trails that… Learn more about Hollis Trail 174
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Fiddlers Creek 17
Fiddlers Creek 17 is a gravel road with several washed-out areas, and creek crossings. It parallels several creeks with lots of areas to swim, fish, or crawdad fish. The Ouachita Recreational Trail is just south… Learn more about Fiddlers Creek 17
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Gafford Creek 519
Gafford Creek 519 is perfect for the adventurer. The road starts out as an easy gravel road with rolling hills and scenic views through the vast amount of trees. Creek crossings are all over which… Learn more about Gafford Creek 519
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Road 263 to HWY342
This road is loose gravel and very dusty when dry. Some parts are very bumpy. Be aware of logging trucks running these roads. There are some nice inclines and curves in this area. Be mindful… Learn more about Road 263 to HWY342
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sandbox 134
As you start down Sandbox 134, the road begins to climb Lynn Barker Mountain to an elevation of about 1400 feet where you will find a campsite with amazing views of the sunset. This is… Learn more about Sandbox 134
Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Striking Snake Route
Loose Gravel roads with a few small stream crossings. Concrete bridges cover most of the streams that will be crossed. During heavy rain some areas could be blocked. There are some nice inclines and beautiful… Learn more about Striking Snake Route
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about South Forche to Forked Mountain
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Chula Mountain 4128
Chula Mountain road is one of the most scenic drives in the Ouachita National Forest. With an elevation of around 1300 feet, its scenic views definitely don't disappoint. I noticed on my trek through this… Learn more about Chula Mountain 4128
Total Miles
8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Forester 33
Forester 33 is one of the gateway roads to the Ouachita Recreational Trail which is located at the south end of this trail. It's an easy gravel road with several campsites along the route. All… Learn more about Forester 33
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Old Six 6
The start of Old Six is right next to the Big Brushy trail complex for the Ouachita National Recreation Trail. It's a busy location and the weekend I explored this area was the finish of… Learn more about Old Six 6
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
West Gafford 776
West Gafford 776 starts out as an easy gravel road, however, it isn't passable by low-clearance vehicles. There are areas where flash flooding has washed out the roads and they aren't maintained very well. Large… Learn more about West Gafford 776
Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Cut Across to Gillham Road
This is a loose gravel and dirt road leading to Gillham Road, Gillham Lake and Cossatot Reefs Campground. Be aware of hunting and logging trucks. Cell signal is not reliable in these areas. Good tires… Learn more about Cut Across to Gillham Road