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Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV Use Area has about 80 miles of trails in the Mark Twain National Forest. The trails are a mix of hard-packed ATV trails, narrow and twisty single-track for motorcycles, and steep, rugged climbs with loose chunk rock. The park is best suited for intermediate riders, with some terrain for beginners and a small amount for experts. It has no jumps or berms.
The park is open to motorcycles, ATVs, and UTVs with a maximum width of 50 inches. Jeeps are prohibited. A daily or annual riding permit is required. Primitive camping is available at the Cobb Ridge Campground, which is located near the trail system.Dirt Bike Trail System
Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV Use Area
AKA: Chadwick ATV Trails, Chadwick ATV And Motorcycle Area, Chadwick ORV, Chadwick OHV Area, Christian County, Mark Twain National Forest, Willow Springs Ranger District, Camp Ridge, KC Pavilion, Cobb Ridge, Bull Creek, Lookout Road, Medlook Hollow, Peckout Hollow, Flyblow Hollow, Strawberry Ridge, Yount Hollow, Cobb Ridge Recreation Area, Rattlesnake Cave
Chadwick, MO
Off-Road Trails
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Awesome
Approximate Size
7,680 acres (12 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
80 miles
Elevation Range
1000 to 1300 ft.
Operating Season
All Year
About Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV Use Area
Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV Use Area has about 80 miles of trails in the Mark Twain National Forest. The trails are a mix of hard-packed ATV trails, narrow and twisty single-track for motorcycles, and steep, rugged climbs with loose chunk rock. The park is best suited for intermediate riders, with some terrain for beginners and a small amount for experts. It has no jumps or berms. The park is open to motorcycles, ATVs, and UTVs with a maximum width of 50 inches. Jeeps are prohibited. A daily or annual riding permit is required. Primitive camping is available at the Cobb Ridge Campground,...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Little
Hard Pack
Mostly
Sand
Little
Rocks
Mostly
Natural Features
Trees
Lots
Steep Hills
Few
Water Crossings
Few
Trail Features
Small Jumps
None
Large Jumps
None
Berms
None
Pits
Few
Trail Types
Singletrack
Few
Roads
Few
Traffic & Safety
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Little
Amateur Terrain
Mostly
Expert Terrain
Few
Terrain Difficulty
Terrain for a variety of skill levels.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are regularly maintained, visibly marked, and rated for difficulty.
Terrain Hazards
Watch out for a few areas with hazards (assumed marked but use caution).
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Camping
Camping is permitted at Cobb Ridge Campground
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
Mark Twain Trail Use Permit
Regulations
Only motorcycles and ATVs less than 50 inches wide with low pressure tires, handlebars and are straddled are permitted on the Chadwick trails. UTVs, go-karts and other vehicles are prohibited.
Official Information
https://www.exploreccmo.com/parks-trails/chadwick-motorcycle-and-atv-use-area/Operating Season
All Year
Trailhead Coordinates
36.9061857, -93.113163
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