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Showing 79 Beginner Offroad Trails within 200 miles of Benton, Illinois
Turkey Bay OHV Primary Yellow 01, Kentucky
4.8/5 (8)
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5.47 mi.
Primary Yellow 1 isn’t a pretty name, but it is a pretty trail through the Kentucky forest. Located smack in the middle of Land Between the Lakes, Turkey Bay OHV Area boasts over 100 miles of off-road...Read More
Reader Hollow, Missouri
4/5 (3)
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1.61 mi.
Reader Hollow, FR 2155, is a seasonal, out-and-back trail north of Crane Lake in the Mark Twain National Forest. At the beginning, a gentle hill climb has been rutted out. Because of this, if the trai...Read More
CR P-235, Missouri
5/5 (2)
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21.86 mi.
County Road P-235, on the northern end, starts in the Mark Twain National Forest and then transitions to the Roger Pryor Pioneer Back Country for most of the trail. The southern end, where the road pa...Read More
Turkey Bay OHV Primary Yellow 02, Kentucky
4.5/5 (2)
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3.78 mi.
Located in the Turkey Bay OHV area near Murray, KY, Primary Yellow 2 is one of the main trails that take you into the densely packed and nearly 100 miles of trails in the park. Land Between the Lakes ...Read More
Lost Creek Road, Missouri
4.5/5 (2)
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10.18 mi.
Lost Creek Road is a great road to check out. The northern end of the road is pavement that transitions to gravel. There are several water crossings on the route. Water levels vary depending on the...Read More
Redbird 3 Green, Indiana
4.5/5 (2)
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2.06 mi.
About an hour and a half from Indianapolis and under 4-hours from this living in Chicago or Saint Louis, Redbird State Recreation area can provide a thrilling weekend for those looking to challenge th...Read More
Redbird 5 Green, Indiana
4.5/5 (2)
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0.56 mi.
Even when you are having fun, the time comes when everyone is ready for a break to stretch their legs and enjoy the delicious food you brought with you. Green #5 is the chill-out trail in Redbird Sta...Read More
CR 19-250, Missouri
4/5 (2)
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6.85 mi.
County Road 19-250 is an easy drive through Roger Pryor Pioneer Back Country. There are good descents and climbs along the length of the road, with several side trails and camping to check out. Ther...Read More
Redbird 5 Green Blue Connector, Indiana
4/5 (2)
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0.04 mi.
This trail is a quick connector between Redbird 5 Green and 5 Blue. The trail offers several optional lines. The eastern line at the time of mapping was the most straightforward option. This conne...Read More
Karkaghne Scenic Drive, Missouri
4/5 (2)
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21.59 mi.
Karkaghne Scenic Drive is an overall easy drive through the Mark Twain National Forest, aside from one moderate part needing 4WD and clearance. A massive sinkhole is a few hundred feet across and rou...Read More
Massas Creek Road, Missouri
4/5 (2)
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10.51 mi.
Running between Joneburg and Highway 94, Massas Creek Road is an easy drive for those looking to get out for an afternoon on the trail. There are water crossings, so beware of the weather as water le...Read More
Turkey Bay OHV Primary Yellow 04, Kentucky
4/5 (2)
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1.51 mi.
While Primary Yellow 4 is only 1.5 miles long, it is an integral part of the over 100 miles that are contained within Turkey Bay OHV. Located in the middle of the Land Between the Lakes recreation are...Read More
Racetrack Hollow, Kentucky
4/5 (2)
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2.26 mi.
Racetrack Hollow is a gravel and hard-packed dirt road that leads to Curry and Racetrack Hollow. As you descend into the hollows, Chinese Bushclover lines the road with green. Oaks tower above you. ...Read More
Callaway Fork Road, Missouri
3/5 (2)
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5.22 mi.
Callaway Fork Road is an easy country road to get off the pavement for a little bit. There are a few water crossings along the route, so be cautious of the weather and time of year as water depth var...Read More
Tower Road, Missouri
3/5 (2)
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7.1 mi.
Tower Road is an easy, graded gravel track through the Daniel Boone Conservation Area. There are multiple campsites for one or more vehicles and a larger camping area for groups or trailers on the tr...Read More
CR 106-B, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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9.52 mi.
County Road 106-B offers a leisurely drive through the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry and the Rocky Creek Conservation Area. Multiple small creek crossings, camping opportunities, and dense forest ma...Read More
Dodd's Ridge Road, Kentucky
5/5 (1)
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2.33 mi.
Dodd's Ridge Road provides a good adventure in an area with mostly gravel roads. This one is rutted, muddy, and less used than most. The ruts are so deep that you can see evidence of years worth of ...Read More
Lone Bee, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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0.25 mi.
Lone Bee is a short, easy Mark Twain National Forest trail. It ends at the Black River with prime-time camping on a large gravel bar. Most of the trail is gravel, although there are mud and ruts at th...Read More
Neville Bay Road, Tennessee
5/5 (1)
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5.81 mi.
Neville Bay Road provides access to a cozy campground, a boat ramp, and the historical location of the Crockett's Creek Baptist Church, dating back to 1808. The road signs, Neville Bay 1.5 Miles, are...Read More
Ishmael Branch, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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0.74 mi.
Ishmael Branch is a short trail within the Mark Twain National Forest, the primary access point to Howell Lake. The lake was formed as a result of the Howell Mine for barite. The road is easy to drive...Read More
CR 533, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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1.71 mi.
County Road 533 is a short, easy drive through the Ozark National Scenic Riverways and the Rocky Creek Conservation Area. The Current River Section of the famed hiking trail, the Ozark Trail, is close...Read More
CR NN-522, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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3.42 mi.
County Road NN-522 may be short at 3.4 miles, but it offers a good time wandering through a valley within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways area. The Current River Section of the famed hiking trail,...Read More
CR 106-425, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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3.8 mi.
County Road 106-425 starts off uneventful, leaving Highway 106, but as the trail drops into the valley and enters the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, it gets amazing. Just before the Jacks Fork River...Read More
Herndon Cemetery Road, Tennessee
5/5 (1)
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0.76 mi.
Herndon Cemetery Road starts with a standing water hole before becoming very rutted from erosion. Deeper water/mud holes await you just before the end. As you drive the road, keep an eye out for evi...Read More
114 Spur Trail, Tennessee
5/5 (1)
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0.48 mi.
Welcome to the Natchez Trace State Forest! This scenic, easy out-and-back trail looks like it could get muddy if it rains hard. There is a small ridge to get up to the camping area, so a four-wheel...Read More
Eagle Point Road, Kentucky
5/5 (1)
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2.26 mi.
Eagle Point Road is located in the Kentucky portion of Land Between the Lakes (LBL). It is accessible off the main trail, Woodland Trace 100, which runs the entire length of LBL. Eagle Point Road is...Read More
Old River Road, Kentucky
5/5 (1)
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5.22 mi.
Old River Road stretches over 5 miles through the middle portion of Land Between the Lakes. A few rough and muddy spots along the trail can be navigated with a stock vehicle with good ground clearanc...Read More
CR 106-308, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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4.29 mi.
County Road 106-308 parallels the Jacks Fork River and is an easy trail. The eastern half of the route travels through private property. The western half transitions into the Ozark National Scenic Riv...Read More
CR 106-535, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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2.54 mi.
County Road 106-535 is an easy out-and-back gravel (golf ball size and smaller) road leading to Missouri's 6th largest natural spring. Starting at State Highway 106, the trail quickly transitions from...Read More
Creek 131C, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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0.86 mi.
Creek 131C is a short out-and-back trail in the Mark Twain National Forest. The trail has washouts, ruts, and puddles, making it challenging, especially if wet. 4WD can easily get through these spots....Read More
Timber Lane Spur B, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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0.38 mi.
The purpose of Timber Lane Spur B is to access Timberline Lake. There is a fairly steep drop down to the lake itself that is loose gravel. Aside from the loose gravel with the hill, nothing is challen...Read More
Colson Hollow Road, Kentucky
5/5 (1)
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1.78 mi.
Colson Hollow Road is located in the Kentucky portion of Land Between the Lakes (LBL). It is accessible off of the main trail, Woodland Trace 100, which runs the entire length of LBL. At the end of ...Read More
Ford Bay Road, Kentucky
5/5 (1)
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3.72 mi.
Ford Bay Road is located in the Kentucky portion of Land Between the Lakes (LBL). This trail is accessible from the main trail, Woodland Trace 100, which runs the entire length of LBL. Ford Bay Road...Read More
CR 19-203, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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6.61 mi.
County Road 19-203 is an easy route weaving its way through the Ozark National Scenic Riverways for the most part. The trail starts just outside of Eminence, Missouri, off Highway 19, where it follows...Read More
Mashit Spur B, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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0.24 mi.
Mashit Spur B offers the perfect access to Palmer Lake, an old barite mine. The trail dead ends at the water's edge, where there is a boat ramp. To the east, there is some shoreline to set up for camp...Read More
CR 242, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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8.41 mi.
County Road 242 is part of the Roger Pryor Pioneer Back Country area. The southern half of the route follows Blair Creek, while the northern half climbs out of the valley. The water crossings along th...Read More
CR NN-526, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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2.44 mi.
County Road NN-526 is a short, easy trail partially in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, and part of it traverses alongside private property. There are a few water crossings, so depending on the ti...Read More
Linton Ferry Road, Tennessee
5/5 (1)
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3.95 mi.
Linton Ferry Road is located in the lower Tennessee portion of Land Between the Lakes. This trail is accessible off Woodland Trace, the main road which runs the entire length of Land Between the Lake...Read More
CR 235-C, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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2.51 mi.
CR 235-C is an easy out-and-back trail. After a good descent and a small water crossing, the trail ends at the bank of the Current River, part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverway. The prize at the...Read More
Bacon Creek Road, Kentucky
5/5 (1)
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1.66 mi.
Bacon Creek Road, within Land Between the Lakes, leads to a hiking trail that offers a great view of and access to Lake Barkley. However, this road is subject to closure during heavy storms. The park ...Read More
CR V-216, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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1.33 mi.
County Road V-216 offers an easy out-and-back drive on a gravel (golf ball size and smaller) road from State Highway V to the summit of Coot Mountain. The elevation gain is just over 400 feet to the t...Read More
CR 224, Missouri
5/5 (1)
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3.64 mi.
County Road 224 starts in the Angeline Conservation Area and transitions to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, ending at Jerktail Landing on the Current River. The easy gravel road starts on a ridge...Read More
FS Road 23, Missouri
4/5 (1)
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0.5 mi.
FR23 is located within the Huzzah Conservation Area and offers great access to Courtois Creek. While the trail is short, it offers a shooting range, camping, and water access. The trail itself is a wi...Read More
Panther Bay 396, Tennessee
4/5 (1)
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0.59 mi.
Turning from the pavement, you are immediately driving on golf ball-sized rock before the road begins to wash out and provide several erosion ruts to straddle. The straddling requires a bit of patien...Read More
Ginger Creek Road, Tennessee
4/5 (1)
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2.69 mi.
Ginger Bay Road runs adjacent to the South Bison Range located within Land Between the Lakes. This large, growing herd began with just 19 bison brought from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in 1969. ...Read More
Redbird 5 Blue, Indiana
4/5 (1)
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0.39 mi.
Considered part of the Jeep Badge of Honor Redbird Trail #5, 5 Blue is a ramp-up after driving 5 Green. The action is limited, but the rugged drive through the forest will sure put a smile on your a...Read More
Gulf, Missouri
4/5 (1)
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0.36 mi.
The Gulf, otherwise known as the Blue Hole, is a water sinkhole located within a portion of the Mark Twain National Forest. While the trail is not very interesting, the geologic feature is worth check...Read More
CR 404, Missouri
4/5 (1)
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9.45 mi.
CR 404 wanders directly through the Indian Trail Conservation area. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including camping, shooting at the range, fishing, hunting, visiting the fire tower, and...Read More
Redbird 0 Green North, Indiana
4/5 (1)
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0.58 mi.
0 Green serves as the primary pathway into the notable trails of Redbird State Park Recreation Area. Some will refer to it as the "powerline trail, " which travels mostly under powerlines. Don't let...Read More
Marsh Creek Spur D, Missouri
4/5 (1)
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0.97 mi.
Marsh Creek Spur D is a nice little out-and-back trail. While not technical, ruts, puddles, and a creek crossing keep it interesting. A pair of nice campsites are on the southern third of the trail af...Read More
Wildcat Hollow Road, Tennessee
4/5 (1)
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1.51 mi.
Wildcat Hollow rolls in and out of the woods, only separated by prairie areas. Anticipate mud and rocky creek crossings on this hard-packed dirt road with small rocks and three small creek crossings....Read More
Shepard Cutoff, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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7.24 mi.
County Road 2228 offers an easy drive through the Mark Twain National Forest. At a couple of points, it borders the Bell Mountain wilderness area. Camping, hiking, and side trails are scattered along ...Read More
CR P-159, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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11.17 mi.
County Road P-159 offers a great way to see the sights of the Peck Ranch Conservation Area. Aside from shallow water crossings, the trail is not a challenge. Peck Ranch Conservation Area is home to Mi...Read More
Stringtown Branch, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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1.73 mi.
Stringtown Branch runs along the northern edge of Parole Lake, a former barite and lead mine. Dense vegetation and trees along the road make it difficult to see much of the surrounding area, but when ...Read More
Marsh Creek, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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9.32 mi.
Marsh Creek, CR 2120, offers an easy ridgeline drive through the Mark Twain National Forest. There are side trails to check out, and occasionally, views through the trees will give a good glimpse into...Read More
Old Tiff Mill, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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1.89 mi.
Old Tiff Mill is typically driven to reach Howell Lake. The trail is simple and easy, through a thick forest of hardwood and pine, and provides connection access to the lake. There are a few campsites...Read More
Palmer North, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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2.45 mi.
Palmer North is a simple and easy road through the Mark Twain National Forest and provides access to Parole Lake which is an old barite and lead mine. Barite, also spelled Baryte, is the main compound...Read More
Bidwell Creek Road, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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10.87 mi.
Bidwell Creek Road offers an easy drive through the Mark Twain National Forest. There are several campsites and a handful of side trails for additional exploration. Crisscrossing through the area is t...Read More
Green Branch, Kentucky
3/5 (1)
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0.92 mi.
Green Branch is a two-track you can barely see from the main arterial road you would take to get to it. It's lightly used, and you will encounter hidden ruts and minor rocks to climb over. The MVUM...Read More
MDC-350, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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8.73 mi.
MDC-350 travels through the middle of the Sunklands Conservation Area. It is an easy trail with several side roads to explore. Campsites are frequent in the dense trees of the forest, so it is easy to...Read More
CR 433, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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7.04 mi.
CR 433 is an easy drive through the Mark Twain National Forest. There are campsites along the road, although most are on the side trails. The one pictured had not been used in quite some time. Over...Read More
Lone Star School, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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3.18 mi.
Lone Star School trail is located within the Mark Twain National Forest and offers an easy trail experience to check out the area. The trail stays mainly on the ridge line with two small water crossin...Read More
Pigeon Roost Road, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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10.96 mi.
Pigeon Roost Road goes between Missouri State Highway 8 and State Highway P within the Mark Twain National Forest. The road generally travels on a ridge and is an easy drive. There is nothing technica...Read More
Logan Mountain, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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1.92 mi.
Logan Mountain Road follows the top of a ridge line nearly the entire length of the trail. There are good views between the trees of the valley below. There is a small creek crossing, loose gravel, an...Read More
CR 236, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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1.92 mi.
CR 236 is an easy connector trail between the eastern and western halves of the Roger Pryor Pioneer Back Country area. There is one small creek crossing in the valley, and depending on the direction o...Read More
Crane Mountain Ridge, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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1.64 mi.
Crane Mountain Ridge offers camping, mud puddles, and valley views between the trees in places. There are several campsites along the trail. The mud puddles vary in size, and most of them have firm bo...Read More
Timber Lane, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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2.11 mi.
Timber Lane is a short trail through the Mark Twain National Forest that dead-ends at a big campsite. The track is not technical, and because of the thick forest, there is not much to see. At the end ...Read More
CR 19-221, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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2.49 mi.
County Road 19-221 starts at Highway 19 and makes its way through the Angeline Conservation Area along the top of a ridge. There are side trails to explore as well as campsites. It is hard to see much...Read More
Mashit, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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0.71 mi.
Mashit is a quick and easy gravel road that provides access to Palmer Lake. Where the MVUM shows the trail ending, it continues on to other areas around the lake, namely the dam and connecting to Gill...Read More
Reifsnider Park Road, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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2.34 mi.
Reifender Park Road is an easy out-and-back road through the Reifsnider State Forest. There is hiking, fishing, and shooting available. Camping is only authorized during deer hunting season. There ...Read More
CR 250-C, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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8.13 mi.
County Road 250-C is an out-and-back trail offering a long ridge line drive before dead-ending just above the Current River. Most of the road is within the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry, while the l...Read More
Devil's Well Road, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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1.53 mi.
Devil's Well Road is an easy, out-and-back drive directly off State Highway KK. The area is part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverway and is for day use only. After a descent, the road dead ends wi...Read More
Road 2220, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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4.59 mi.
Road 2220 is an easy drive through Roger Pryor Pioneer Back Country. For the most part, the road is on a ridge the whole way. The west end drops into a valley to connect with two other roads. There...Read More
CR 19-324, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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4.24 mi.
County Road 19-324 is an easy forest trail through the Sunklands Conservation Area and Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The majority of the route travels on the top of a ridge, while the eastern end d...Read More
Shremp Road, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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1.06 mi.
Shremp Road in the Mark Twain National Forest is a short, out-and-back trail. Upon coming down from the ridge line to the creek, there is a large campsite where several rigs can have plenty of room to...Read More
CR 903, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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10.05 mi.
CR 903 is an easy drive through the Mark Twain National Forest. Several other county and Forest Service roads branch off for additional exploration. There are campsites close to the main trail, alth...Read More
Charette Creek Road, Missouri
3/5 (1)
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8.32 mi.
Charette Creek Road is an easy country route. Private property is on either side of the road the entire way, so there is no hiking or camping. Several rustic old barns and other structures are visib...Read More
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