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Chadwick Motorized Trails System

Nearly 80 miles of multi-use trails for ATV, UTV, motorcycle, and mountain bikes wind in and out of deep forested hollows and down long ridge tops. It’s possible to plan a wide variety of full-loop riding without backtracking. All riders will encounter advanced riding challenges.

Situated about four miles southwest of Chadwick, Missouri, from which it got its name, the Chadwick Motorized Trails System is a 12 square mile chunk of rough national forest land in Ozark country. Camping facilities are close at hand for riders or other visitors.

Off-trail travel is allowed only at two locations in the Chadwick Area. One is the 3-acre Family Play Area just to the west of Cobb Ridge Campground. The other is the 5-acre Trials Bike Area, located between Trails 110 and 135, near the head of Cobb Ridge. These areas are shown on the map. 

Chadwick Area is mostly forested with oak, hickory, and pine woods on rocky ridge tops, with a few small open forest glades. Steep ridges break into narrow hollows with scattered surface rock and occasional rock ledges, and patches of eastern red cedar.

Brochures and Maps

Trail Permits

Riding permit required.  Visit the Passes section of the site for prices and how to buy Mark Twain passes.

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Nearly 80 miles of multi-use trails for ATV, UTV, motorcycle, and mountain bikes wind in and out of deep forested hollows and down long ridge tops.

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This is one of the three trailheads for the Chadwick Trail System. The other two are Oak Camp and Camp Ridge.

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Site Open

This is one of the three trailheads for the Chadwick Trail System. The other two are KC Pavilion and Camp Ridge.

Camp Ridge Trailhead - trail
Site Open

This is one of the three trailheads for the Chadwick Motorized Trail System. The other two are KC Pavilion and Oak Camp.

A campsite at Cobb Ridge Recreation Area
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Nestled on top of the ridge, in the hills, visitors will be able to experience the Ozark hills while camping and enjoying nature in the surrounding areas.

Last updated June 10th, 2025