Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Bonham, Texas

This narrow, off-road gravel trail winds through a humid, almost subtropical landscape of expansive green pastures and shaded woodland. Trees grow close to the roadside, with drainage channels helping manage runoff, and a large, striking…
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This well-maintained gravel trail winds through a scenic mix of open pastures, lightly wooded areas, and rural cattle ranches, offering a smooth and accessible drive suitable for any vehicle. Along the route, an old bridge…
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Beginning as a narrow and winding route through a dense forest, the trail quickly does not seem to be used frequently. Early in the journey, you will cross a bridge situated beside an old railway…
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This gravel route traverses open green fields with few trees, featuring a generally maintained road surface that includes small rocky sections and sandy stretches, neither of which pose a significant challenge. The further you travel,…
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Set in an agricultural region, this off-road route offers a pleasant and scenic drive along a well-maintained gravel road, with occasional stretches of worn pavement and minor corrugation. The trail winds through green pastures, open…
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This is a fun, easy trail with flatland views on the east side of the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. It also has a water crossing that is drivable when the water is shallow. At the…
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This trail will take you through a peaceful, scenic route and up-close views of oil rigs. A lot can be learned here regarding these oil rigs and how they work. You will also encounter lots…
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This trail is part of the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. As you drive on the loose gravel road, you will find side roads that lead to a waterfront oil rig driller. There are several that…
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This route is part of an AutoTour within the Wildlife Refuge. It is connected to several side entry roads that hold some of the most active working oil rigs in North Texas. The beauty of…
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This is a well-maintained gravel route that runs from the north end of the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge Management Unit to the south end. The road is consistently graded but can become washed out quickly…
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This is the main trail at Lake Murray State Park. From this trail, you can access all the other trails in the park. There are plenty of scenic spots, and a nice little lake view…
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The Tenmile Creek Trail offers a mix of rocky and clayey terrain with limestone banks. Watch for boulder fields, loose climbs, and water crossings. The trail runs through gently rolling prairies and wooded creek banks,…
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This section of the Main Road presents more significant challenges with large ruts, pronounced washouts, and mud that can reduce traction. Shallow water crossings may occur depending on recent weather conditions. Drivers should be prepared…
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This easy connector trail features areas of packed dirt, loose rocks, shallow ruts, and mild elevation changes. Lightly stepped sections add variety without making it technical. Occasional uneven surfaces and erosion add to the challenge.…
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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 is a well-maintained gravel road through the scenic LBJ Grasslands. There are no major obstacles or water crossings, but lots of campsites and photo ops. Find somewhere to pull off and have a picnic,…
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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 is an access point to the LBJ Grasslands system of trails. There is a lot of room to air down and secure gear just inside the gate if needed. Be aware of horseback riders…
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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 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 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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This trail has a beautiful view with multiple campsites. It is a branch off the Mesa - 900 trail and connects back to it on both sides. The campsites have stone fire pits and 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 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 leads adventurers to a creek along narrow, wet UTV pathways. The route appears to be poorly maintained, featuring rocky, off-camber sections with relatively steep ascents and descents. It passes over several beautiful…
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Overlook Bluff Road is a maintained forest service road that runs up a steep incline to a beautiful lookout with some dispersed camping. The views are exceptional but there is a lot of traffic in…
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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 is a short scenic drive on gravel that takes you through the Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland. There are some ponds in the area that can be accessed by using some offshoots. The trail…
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920B is a Forest Service Road that branches off and returns to Overlook Bluff. This there-and-back road has unique sights to see as you traverse through a beautiful landscape just below the overlook. There is…
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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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