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Wolf Pen Gap Trail Complex

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Other Names

Gap Creek, Board Camp Creek, Ouachita Mountain OHV Trails, Ouachita National Forest, Mena Ranger District

Last Known StatusOpen

One of the most popular ATV destinations in the country, Wolf Pen Gap has about 42 miles of marked and looped trails. Area attractions include a unique two footed oak tree and several abandoned mines.

The trail system is open year round except during hunting season which is generally around mid November through early December. Camping is not permitted at the trailheads but there are a few primitive campsites scattered throughout the forest where it is allowed.

Staging areas have vault toilets and can accommodate trailers up to 16 feet in length. There are several private full service campgrounds that provide direct trail access.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredNo
Dates OpenMid March through October 31
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedUnknown
Spark ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitYes (96 dB)
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthYes (64 inches)has entrance gate or posts
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermitted
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermitted
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermitted(maximum width 64 inches)
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates SUVs & Jeeps (registered)Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Prohibited
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
MX Helmet RequiredNo(RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.)
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingSome Areas(camp in developed sites only)
Campfire Restrictions CampfiresSome Areas(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night RidingNo
Trail BlazingProhibitedvehicles must stay on trail
Rule Enforcement
CommentArkansas residents are required to register all 3 and 4-wheeled OHVs with the AR Department of Revenue. Decal is not a forest pass, it fulfills state requirements only. Arkansas residents can call their county revenue department for more information.
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TERRAIN

Miles Of Trail42
Climate TypeForest
Elevation1150 to 1800 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has little loose dirt.Little
Hard PackThe trail has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
SandThis trail has no sandy areas.None
MudThe trail has little mud after it rains.Little
DustThe trail has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis trail has some rocks.Some
TreesThe trail has almost all trees.All
Steep HillsThis trail has some steep hills.Some
Water CrossingsThe trail has few water crossings.Few
Small JumpsThis trail has few small jumps.Few
Large JumpsThis trail has no large jumps.None
BermsThe trail has some berms.Some
Sand/Gravel PitsThis national forest has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis national forest has no single track trails.None
RoadsThis national forest has few roads.Few
ShadeThis national forest has some shaded areas.Some
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has mostly beginner terrain.Mostly
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has some intermediate level terrain.Some
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has little expert terrain.Little

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandNational Forest

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline1-5 Miles (N)
Diesel Diesel1-5 Miles (N)
Potable Water WaterOn Site
RV Hookups RV HookupOn Site
RV Dump Station RV DisposalOn Site
Primitive Camping CampgroundOn Site
Convenience Store Conv Store1-5 Miles (N)

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
Camping(None)
Commentcheck nearby RV campgrounds for current rates

RATINGS

Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended StayFull Day
Comments(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityMena, AR
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From: Mena, AR
1) Take SR-375 South 7 miles
2) Western Staging Area is on the left (east).

For Southern Staging Area:
1) Continue past western staging area 2.9 miles
2) Staging Area is on the left (east)

For Eastern Staging Area:
1) Continue past southern staging area 1.5 miles
2) Road name changes to County Road 64, continue 4.6 miles
3) Veer left onto County Road 601, continue .7 miles
4) Turn left (north) on County Road 84, continue 1.2 miles
5) Staging area is on the left.

For Northern Staging Area:
1) Take SR-8 east 7.6 miles
2) Turn right (south) on Polk Road 61, continue 3.5 miles
3) Look for sign on the right, continue .5 miles toward staging area.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoOuachita National Forest - Mena Ranger District
1603 Hwy 171
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2382
sm.fs.onf-contact@usda.gov
www.fs.usda.gov
Contact InfoWolfpen ATV Campground And Cabins
559 Polk 61
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-0404
contactus@wolfpenatv.com
www.wolfpenatv.com
CommentFull service campground with direct trail access.
Contact InfoSugar Creek Lodge
140 Edgewater Lane
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7747
(866) 394-7747
cossatot_@excite.com
www.cossatotriver.com
CommentFull service campground, ATV rentals and guides for guests.
Contact InfoCoyote Canyon Campground
409 Polk 61
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5001
coyotecanyoncampground.com
CommentFull service campground with direct trail access.
Contact InfoWolfpen Creek Cabins
1314 Polk 61
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1844
barabaranyoungblood@gmail.com
www.wolfpencreekcabins.com
CommentCabin Rentals
Contact InfoHansons Camp RV And Cabins
752 Polk 57
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 437-4887
hansonscampwolfcreek@yahoo.com
hansonscampwolfpenrvandcabins.com
CommentRV campground with cabins and nearby trail access.
Contact InfoMoonshine Acres Wolf Pen Gap
1255 Polk Road 61
Mena, AR 71953
(318) 532-0421
moonshineacreswolfpen@gmail.com
moonshineacreswolfpen.com
CommentCabin Rental

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

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