Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Hawk Cove, Texas

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, with historical markers highlighting early settlements and abundant game like dee...
Learn more about Old Tenmile Creek

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 tree in the center of the trail serves as a memorable natural ...
Learn more about Bumpass Road

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 crossing a stream--marked by signs of past flooding--adds character to the ot...
Learn more about Hendrix Access Road

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, the smoother the road becomes if heading from south to north. Whi...
Learn more about Bringham Road

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 end of this trial, on the north side, is a big, heavily treed picnic area for family and friends to hang out for th...
Learn more about Wildlife Drive

This East Texas singletrack cuts through a dense forest of pines and hardwoods on a primarily dirt surface. Riders will encounter frequent exposed roots and occasional patches of rock that add technical character without raising the difficulty too high. The trail features rolling elevation with a fe...
Learn more about Jimmy's Revenge

Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Primary park access road that passes the office, main pavilion, bathrooms, and campsites. Bumpy with loose rocks and sandy dirt. Can accommodate trailers but requires slow driving on northern stretches. Crosses multiple trail...
Learn more about Main Road

This fun trail is considered the beginning of the singletrack as it starts at the Motorcycle Trailhead. This trail is very flowy with short steep grades and loose rocks. There are many tight areas for fitting handlebars through. This trail is a great sample of what you'll find across all of the park...
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This short, intermediate trail takes you through a pine forest, squeezing through tight trees.
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This East Texas singletrack cuts through a dense forest of pines and hardwoods on a primarily dirt surface. Riders will encounter frequent exposed roots and occasional patches of rock that add technical character without raising the difficulty too high. The trail features rolling elevation with a fe...
Learn more about Mad Max

Linda Gail ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 3/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Scenic and beginner-friendly trail with multiple rocky creek crossings. Off-camber sections and small rocky obstacles present learning opportunities without big risks. Bypasses exist for all challenging areas. Watch for di...
Learn more about Linda Gail

Southwest Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose dirt and rocks, wide enough for large rigs and trailers. Connects to Old Camp and other trails. Gets rougher after bathrooms, with some washed-out sections. Scenic overlooks, including views by Dewoody. Bumpy ...
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We Show ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Very tight, short trail designed for short wheelbase rigs. Not recommended for full-size rigs due to sharp turns and narrow lines. Multiple dirt bike crossings. A fun small obstacle at the end that requires a lift but has a b...
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Sunday Cruise Bypass ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 3/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Loose rocks, dirt, and clay; tight canyon-style walls and a water crossing. Steep inclines and declines, but no major ledges. Becomes more slick and tricky after rain. One-directional design makes it straightforw...
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This flowy trail marked by green arrows is a good way to traverse the park if you need to connect the southeast side to the northeast side quickly. The trail is mostly smooth with a few exposed roots, but an occasional tree obstacle to keep the technical skills fresh.
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Southeast Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose dirt and rocks, wide enough for large rigs and trailers, mild bumps. Connects to multiple trails and pavilions. Not technical, serves as a main access and positioning route. Can get muddy in spots after rain b...
Learn more about Southeast Main Road

Old Camp Road ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose rocks, bumpy with some tight areas, connects to Old Camp campsite. Not recommended for full-size trailers past certain points, but fine for off-road trailers. Great for a relaxed access route and staging area.**Vehi...
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This is a short connector from "Creek Trail" to "Something Else".
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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 of wildlife; if you are into birdwatching, this is a perfect place. Fishing is allowed but absolutely no campin...
Learn more about Bennet Lane Gravel Road

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 this place is not only how easy it is to drive on this loose gravel road, but how accessible it is to see this ir...
Learn more about Sandy Point Road

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, with historical markers highlighting early settlements and abundant game like dee...
Learn more about Old Tenmile Creek

Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Primary park access road that passes the office, main pavilion, bathrooms, and campsites. Bumpy with loose rocks and sandy dirt. Can accommodate trailers but requires slow driving on northern stretches. Crosses multiple trail...
Learn more about Main Road

Linda Gail ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 3/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Scenic and beginner-friendly trail with multiple rocky creek crossings. Off-camber sections and small rocky obstacles present learning opportunities without big risks. Bypasses exist for all challenging areas. Watch for di...
Learn more about Linda Gail

Southwest Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose dirt and rocks, wide enough for large rigs and trailers. Connects to Old Camp and other trails. Gets rougher after bathrooms, with some washed-out sections. Scenic overlooks, including views by Dewoody. Bumpy ...
Learn more about Southwest Main Road

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, with historical markers highlighting early settlements and abundant game like dee...
Learn more about Old Tenmile Creek

Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Primary park access road that passes the office, main pavilion, bathrooms, and campsites. Bumpy with loose rocks and sandy dirt. Can accommodate trailers but requires slow driving on northern stretches. Crosses multiple trail...
Learn more about Main Road

Linda Gail ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 3/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Scenic and beginner-friendly trail with multiple rocky creek crossings. Off-camber sections and small rocky obstacles present learning opportunities without big risks. Bypasses exist for all challenging areas. Watch for di...
Learn more about Linda Gail

Southwest Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose dirt and rocks, wide enough for large rigs and trailers. Connects to Old Camp and other trails. Gets rougher after bathrooms, with some washed-out sections. Scenic overlooks, including views by Dewoody. Bumpy ...
Learn more about Southwest Main Road