Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Kirvin, Texas

This 106-mile scenic drive through the headwaters of the Navasota River will take you past multiple historic cemeteries, and offers different levels of camp amenities at Navarro Mills Lake. The Texas wildflower bloom in the spring offers incredible photo opportunities as the bluebonnets, phlox drumm...
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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, with historical markers highlighting early settlements and abundant game like dee...
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On one end of the trail is Mission Tejas State Park. On the other end is a natural spring leading to the Big Slough Wilderness Area. If you're looking for a good route from the Big Slough to get to the famed Mission Tejas State Park (or vice versa), then this is the ideal trail. Filled with dirt roa...
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The route is mostly hard-packed dirt and gravel that is an easy drive for any type of vehicle and a driver who wants to enjoy the backcountry roads. There are several S-curves, but the road is wide enough to pass carefully. There is private property on both sides of the road. There are a few low wat...
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County Road 1190 is an easy drive that starts and ends within Davy Crockett National Forest, briefly cutting through the small community of Burrantown along the way. The route transitions between forest scenery and a more open, rural feel before heading back into the piney woods. It’s a wider, more ...
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As you depart the National Forest systems of Texas, you start coming into Texas farmland. You will cross the Trinity River a couple of times while paralleling it for miles. Coal mining is still prevalent in this region as a fuel for power plants. You will find a variety of camping from State Park fu...
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This route is 42 miles of gravel roads that are linked together and span the entire length of the Davy Crockett National Forest from North to South. The road's terrain varies greatly from soft gravel, ruts, and washboard surf. There's a section with a deep washout on the side of the road, and the oc...
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FS 518A is a tighter forest road that cuts through the piney woods of Davy Crockett National Forest. The trail is narrow in spots with trees close to the road, giving it a more enclosed feel than some of the other routes in the area. It runs mostly dirt with muddy sections and leads to a solid camps...
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FS 512 is a scenic forest road that cuts through Davy Crockett National Forest, offering a peaceful drive surrounded by dense piney woods. The trail follows a well-defined dirt and gravel path with gentle turns and minimal elevation change, making it an enjoyable route for a wide range of vehicles. ...
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County Road 1125 is a fun dirt road that runs through Davy Crockett National Forest while also passing alongside sections of private property. The route offers a mix of open stretches and shaded areas through the piney woods, giving it a good balance of scenery. It’s a straightforward drive with a n...
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FS 512A is a pleasant, easy drive through the piney woods of Davy Crockett National Forest, ideal for AWD or 4x4 vehicles. In dry conditions, the dirt and gravel surface is straightforward, but after rain, it can become muddy and more challenging. The trail ends at Pond Camp, offering ample space fo...
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Harrisontown - FS 521 is a scenic forest road that cuts through Davy Crockett National Forest, offering a relaxing drive through dense piney woods. The route follows a natural dirt and gravel path with a mix of shaded sections and more open stretches, giving it a classic East Texas feel. It also con...
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North Tadmor - FS 558 is a short forest road that runs through the piney woods of Davy Crockett National Forest, offering a quiet and more tucked-away feel. The trail is narrow in places with a natural dirt surface and a few small clearings that can be used for basic camping. It’s a low-traffic rout...
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FR 558A is a short forest road that runs through the piney woods of Davy Crockett National Forest with a few rougher sections along the way. The trail continues deeper, but a large downed tree currently blocks access further in. There’s a small area along the route that can be used for a basic camps...
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Riding down this old railroad/tramway supply road will highlight the wide but antique passage used in the present by loggers and in the past by railroad workers. This caliche and gravel mix has some steep grades and deep ruts caused by large truck tires but will lead you to a good amount of spurs to...
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As you find yourself cruising down this road, you notice some very old portions of the Davy Crockett National Forest. Old Shady Grove Cemetery and New Zion Church have been generational landmarks in this area for quite some time, and this old dusty route is one of the best for sight-seeing and pleas...
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FS 556A is a tight, overgrown forest road that cuts through the piney woods of Davy Crockett National Forest. The trail is narrow with vegetation encroaching on both sides, making for a more enclosed drive with branches brushing along the vehicle. The surface is primarily dirt with multiple muddy se...
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Tadmor - FS 513 is a scenic forest road that runs through Davy Crockett National Forest, offering a smooth drive through the piney woods with a mix of shaded sections and open stretches. The route is wider and more road-like compared to tighter trails, making it an easy and enjoyable drive while sti...
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FS 556 is a narrow forest road running through Davy Crockett National Forest with an overgrown feel in several sections. The trail follows a dirt path with mud holes throughout and crosses a small dry creek along the way. There are a few scattered spots suitable for camping, offering simple pull-off...
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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, with historical markers highlighting early settlements and abundant game like dee...
Learn more about Old Tenmile Creek

West Fence is a 1-mile outer perimeter trail that runs along the western boundary of General Sam’s Offroad Park. The main route is wide and easy to navigate, making it ideal for beginner riders, cruisers, and support vehicles. The trail is maintained roughly once a month, weather permitting, to ensu...
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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, with historical markers highlighting early settlements and abundant game like dee...
Learn more about Old Tenmile Creek

West Fence is a 1-mile outer perimeter trail that runs along the western boundary of General Sam’s Offroad Park. The main route is wide and easy to navigate, making it ideal for beginner riders, cruisers, and support vehicles. The trail is maintained roughly once a month, weather permitting, to ensu...
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