Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Avery, Texas

This 30-mile route follows along the Northside of the Red River. This East to West route is almost completely gravel roads. The roads are maintained but can be nasty after or during rains. Although you…
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This gravel road starts at the Highway 67 and Highway 8 intersection. It is just past the Highway 8 turn if you're coming from Maud, Texas. You will cross the railroad tracks and follow the…
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This well-maintained gravel trail begins by leading past charming smallholdings before it gradually enters an active logging area, where logging vehicles frequently travel at speed and caution is necessary. The route broadens into several ascents…
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These are gravel roads that are maintained and lead you to a dirt launch ramp at the river. Roads can be sloppy when wet. The boat ramp can be muddy when wet. A permit is…
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This well-maintained gravel trail lies just beyond the logging district and runs parallel to the highway, offering a scenic journey through a charming rural landscape. As the trail winds past a variety of homesteads, chicken…
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This road is a simple two-track and graded dirt road which has no difficult features to traverse. This trail ends at several campsites no matter what road you take. There are several very pretty valleys…
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This trail takes you down to several areas where you can camp and hike to Presbyterian Falls on the Mountain Fork River. The trail does not have many hazards till you reach the end. The…
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This well-maintained gravel trail begins in an agricultural area and gradually leads back into active logging zones. Along the route, there is a relatively steep ascent into a region heavily impacted by fire and logging…
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This beautiful trail takes you down to the Mountain Fork River edge. This is one of the few trails in the area that you can actually descend all the way to the water and camp…
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This route starts off of Hwy 67 just west of Texarkana and goes to the low water bridge that crosses part of Wright Patman Lake. There are plenty of areas to fish. Bring a kayak…
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Maintained gravel road in the Pond Creek Wildlife Management Area. Check out this site for rules and regulations. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/pond_creek/. A permit can be obtained online or in box at entry gates. It must be signed…
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Although this trail is short, it is certainly worth exploring. It is a narrow, winding, and rocky route that remains a pleasant drive for most vehicles as it cuts through a dense forest. The trail…
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This is a basic road with a wonderfully scenic view of the back side of the Broken Bow Lake area, This runs by a wildlife area and is the access road to lots of national…
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This off-road trail is generally well maintained, although it is narrower than some of the other routes and features rough sections with potholes caused by rainfall. Numerous branching paths extend from the main trail, and…
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This trail is mostly dirt with some rocks. There are a lot of low spots, typically with 6-12" of water. All of the water holes have rock bottoms. The first section of the road is…
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This scenic off-road route follows a well-maintained gravel surface that is typically wide yet tapers to narrower sections at times. You will notice drainage ditches running along its edges, and during April there is considerable…
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This trail links a few different forest roads together to end at an amazing open camp area with room for several rigs and easy access to the glover river. It has several small water crossings…
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This route commences with a rocky, off-camber descent toward a low-level water crossing, after which the path narrows and becomes increasingly rugged, requiring slow travel in low gear. Water damage has significantly eroded the surface,…
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This off-road trail is generally well-maintained and crosses through an active logging area. At the outset, the route features a relatively steep descent that leads to a concrete bridge spanning a stream, where camping may…
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This trail is a dirt/gravel road that is well maintained. There are several low water crossing along this trail with 3' to 8' of water to cross and all with concrete drive-throughs. The gravel road…
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This road is mostly rock/shale/gravel Forest Service Road. It is a rough rocky road with deep shoulder drop-offs from 3' to 30' in some areas. There is Shell Rock creek that runs along it. The…
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This scenic off-road route, known as the Anderson Trail, serves as a primary connector between higher and lower trails in the region. Although it is predominantly well-maintained gravel, a handful of rocky sections and muddy…
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This trail is a fun, thrilling, and yet technical trail that follows parallel to the Golf Course Road, which leads to Cedar Greek Golf Course. There are several spots filled with mud and water about…
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This narrow, short, and flat trail is exceptionally beautiful and offers a delightful experience for off-road enthusiasts. The route winds through a pristine forest before reaching a clear creek featuring a submerged concrete passway. At…
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Pond Creek Wildlife Refuge and Bell Lake Access are maintained gravel roads. Roads can be sloppy when wet. Roads dead-end at gates and you have a tight turn around to backtrack. A permit is required…
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This off-road route presents a scenic journey along a mostly flat, well-maintained gravel surface, although it is quite narrow with trees lining the edges. The trail features a deceptively steep ascent that may require some…
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This trail begins right before a golf course and will lead you to an open campsite, near a water bank. The trail starts pretty easy for about 1/2 mile and begins to get more technical.…
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This off-road route is both picturesque and adventurous, with a narrow, winding, and rocky path that demands patience to navigate. About halfway through, you will discover a sizable pond, the trail appears to be a…
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This route in Pond Creek Wildlife Refuge Area takes you to the river and dead ends. There are some camping areas along the route. You must obtain a permit online or at the entry gate.…
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This off-road trail winds through a dense forest, revealing a narrow track that shows signs of limited upkeep, particularly through overgrowth and numerous muddy, rock-bottomed holes often present during April. Several off-camber stretches and areas…
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