Wolf Pen Gap Info

Map & Directions
  • West Trailhead: From Mena, take State Highway 8 east for 1 mile to Arkansas 375. Travel south on 385 for 8 miles to the trailhead near County Road 277.
  • South Trailhead: From Mena, take State Highway 8 east for 1 mile to Arkansas 375. Travel south on 375 for 10 miles to the trailhead.
  • North Trailhead: From Mena, take State Highway 8 east for 10 miles to Polk County Road 61. Then, travel 3.5 miles on 61. Turn right at the sign and go 1/2 mile to the North Trailhead.
  • East Trailhead: From Mena, take State Highway 8 east for about 20 miles (about 1 mile east of Big Fork). Turn right on Polk County Road 83 (Forest Road 38), and travel 5 miles to the East Trailhead.

Trail Information

Featuring high mountain vistas, the trail leads the rider through an array of areas, including scenic Gap Creek and Board Camp Creek. The trail continues through a forest of large pines and hardwoods before passing the unique 2-footed oak tree. The trail loops are connected to accommodate riders who want to vary the length of their trips.

  • The trail surface is either gravel or unsurfaced.
  • There are vault toilets at all trailheads.
  • All four trailheads are graveled and built for 16′ trailers.
  • There are three Medevac Helispots for emergencies.
  • Trails are easy to most difficult.  Trails 3, 6, and 8 have sections for experienced riders only (300, 614, 624, and 826).
  • Watch for truck and automobile traffic on Trails 1, 2, and 5.
  • Watch for other off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on all trails.
  • There is two-way traffic on all trails.
  • OHV use within the Wolf Pen Gap Trail complex is limited to designated roads and trails.
  • Camping is limited to designated camp sites.
  • Trailheads are not available for camping.
  • Helmet use is recommended.

Contact Information

Mena Ranger District
1603 Hwy. 71 N.
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2382

Seasonal Information

Designated routes will be open seasonally from the first Friday of March each year, through Oct. 31. Two holiday periods will open the trail system to OHV use: from three days prior to Thanksgiving through two days after Thanksgiving, and from Dec. 22 through Jan. 2.

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