Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Granite Shoals, Texas

Texas Hill Country Tour

Texas is known for many things, but mountainous terrain isn't one of them. Endless miles of plains and prairies seem to stretch in all directions, yet tucked away in the heart of state is an…
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Total Miles
133
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

North Peak

At just 0.3 miles in length this trail is more of an obstacle in itself. Most of the trail has a large erosion down the middle of it with will test the limits of just…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp

Rocky

This is an easy dirt/rock trail with no real obstacles that any vehicle can do (unless it is wet--then you would need 4-wheel drive). The trail meanders through the cedar trees in the middle of…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Hog Alley

This trail is an easy crossover between one of the main park roads and other, more difficult trails. It ends at International Highway which is rated a 5 due to the drop-in but has a…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Chisholm Trail Byway

In the late 19th century, cattle were driven from Texas ranches to railheads in Kansas via the historical Chisholm Trail. On this route you will pass the Chisholm Trail Museum, cross the Brazos River within…
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Total Miles
203
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Rivers and Ribeyes

This trail is a scenic side trip to the Texas Hill Country Tour, or the Texas Traverse. The roads are mostly graded dirt, but flank the cool waters of the river, making it a perfect…
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Total Miles
58.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Cherokee Creek

Meander through the north end of the Texas Hill Country along Cherokee Creek following unpaved county roads. Starting in the small town of Cherokee, this trail begins by turning onto County Road 409 from Hwy…
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Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Double Ford

Step off the beaten path and explore the area flanking the Colorado River between San Saba and Goldthwaite. Starting near Hwy 190 in Lometa, this trail begins with a short dirt stretch and then transitions…
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Total Miles
20.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Saba Stroll

Cutting from Hwy 16 to Hwy 190 around the town of San Saba and over the San Saba River, this quick drive offers beautiful views of the Texas countryside. A long straight stretch through grazing…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Goldthwaite Gallop

Beginning just south of the town of Goldthwaite, the trail begins at Ranch Road 3023 off of Hwy 16. A few miles of paved road abruptly ends and becomes a dirt road leading south towards…
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Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Texas Traverse (Leg 4)

As this leg of the traverse brings you into the hill country of Texas, you will encounter bump gates, water crossings, general stores and exclusive camping sites on private property right on the water. Water…
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Total Miles
150.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Priddy Windmills

Take a quick detour off of Hwy 16 to stroll through the Flat Top wind farm between Goldthwaite and Priddy. With a total of 100 wind turbines, this site can produce up to 200 megawatts…
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Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Honey Creek Trail #14

Trail #14 on K2 paper map. Honey Creek Trail is an easy road for the stock vehicle. It is a scenic access to more difficult areas, and can be run either direction. Starting near the…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Devils Draw #7

Trail #7 on K2 paper map. This section is a sandy road with deep wash-outs from erosion, and a few rocky spots. You can run it in either direction, and gain access to many trailheads.…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa