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
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
Cedar Cabin 125
Cedar Cabin 125 is a beautiful scenic drive with rolling hills, campsites with wood, and areas to pull off and stop to have some lunch and take some pictures of the views. In fact, one… Learn more about Cedar Cabin 125
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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
Posey Hollow 76
Posey Hollow 76 is a road that parallels the Ouachita National Recreation Trail. The road is an easy gravel windy road that climbs to an elevation of around 1900 feet. I even found one of… Learn more about Posey Hollow 76
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
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
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
Muddy Creek WMA
This track is a nicely maintained gravel road that is very dusty while dry. Loose gravel can be slick. Mud can be present when wet. There are bridge crossings and possible water crossings when wet.… Learn more about Muddy Creek WMA
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bridge Stops Here
This section of forest is not traveled as much as some of the more popular sections. Undergrowth is heavy in places and vehicle scratches are possible. This track has awesome views and a hilltop dispersed… Learn more about Bridge Stops Here
Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
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
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
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
Washout Hill
This track is one vehicle wide and vehicle scratches are possible. There are mud holes and washouts along the track. One section of this track contains a hill climb with washed-out ruts and larger rocks.… Learn more about Washout Hill
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cumberland Road
This track continues from the west side of the Ouachita National Forest off Highway 71. It will take you east further into the forest. This section of forest is not traveled as much as some… Learn more about Cumberland Road
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Dutch Mountain
This track continues east into the Ouachita National Forest from Highway 71. It will take you further east into the forest. This section of forest is not traveled as much as some of the more… Learn more about Dutch Mountain
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Standing Rock
This was a tight bypass that we found when our previous route was closed. The views were amazing, but the campsites were limited. Several creek crossings, and unmaintained roads. You will find some marked campsites… Learn more about Standing Rock
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wildcat Hollow
Running along the north boundary of a section of Ouachita National Forest, south of Highway 28, this gravel road is maintained and contains beautiful scenery. There can be mud during and after rain with a… Learn more about Wildcat Hollow
Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cedar View
This track is a nice gravel road. Great views and wildlife are in this area. Some mud when rain is present. Dusty when dry. Valleys and hillsides make this an enjoyable area. This track is… Learn more about Cedar View
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Fox Pen West
This track starts on the west side of the Ouachita National Forest off Highway 71. It will take you east into the forest and to a pond and dispersed campsite. This section of forest is… Learn more about Fox Pen West
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Buffalo Leaves the Forest
This gravel forest road starts at a fork at Buffalo Road and ends at Highway 71. The views in this part of the Ouachita National Forest are awesome. There are dispersed campsites along this trail.… Learn more about Buffalo Leaves the Forest
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Freedom 44
This trail is a maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet. This trail starts at a fork in the road and passes some nice streams. There are some small concrete bridges to drive… Learn more about Freedom 44
Total Miles
8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Stone Wall Falls
This trail is called Stone Wall Falls because of the beautiful natural stone wall that has a waterfall flowing over it. This area will be seen from the road on the left side if you… Learn more about Stone Wall Falls
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rock Creek
This track is a gravel road that has a few bridge crossings and nice creek views. Some water crossings can be present during rain. Mud may be present after rain and dusty while dry. Watch… Learn more about Rock Creek
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Petite Jean
This gravel road can be messy when wet. Some areas can be rutted and muddy. Fog can be present in higher elevations, causing zero visibility. This trail will take you past Petite Jean Mountain and… Learn more about Petite Jean
Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hunt for Old Foundation
This trail is a nice gravel road that can be messy when wet. This trail starts at a very nice dispersed campsite and heads east. The trail ends at a fork in the road. You… Learn more about Hunt for Old Foundation
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wolf Pen Gap South Trail Head
This trail leads into a much greater trail system area with lots to explore. We found it in reverse coming from Standing Rock. There are campsites available along the trail, but fewer here than in… Learn more about Wolf Pen Gap South Trail Head
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Knoppers Ford
Knopper's Ford, situated along Sugar Creek is a day-use facility built by the CCC. It is accessible by passenger cars or low-clearance vehicles. Knopper's Ford is popular with Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and Equestrian enthusiasts, as… Learn more about Knoppers Ford
Total Miles
7.4
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
Radio Tower Road (178A)
Radio Tower Road is all uphill and pretty smooth as far as gravel roads come. It's not a long trail as it's only 2.7 miles to the top. Once you reach the top you'll understand… Learn more about Radio Tower Road (178A)
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
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