Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Malakoff, 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...
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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As you follow the old FSR 517, you'll ride up the only section of road that practically borders an entire side of the Big Slough Wilderness area. The road here transitions between gravel and dirt, so there are quite a few ruts throughout this trail due to erosion and water flow. But overall, if you'...
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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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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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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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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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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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County Road 2729 is a maintained gravel road that runs primarily through private land with a small section providing access into Davy Crockett National Forest. The road is wider and more open than forest trails, offering an easy, straightforward drive. It also connects to other roads within the fore...
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County Road 1165 is a fun back road that runs through rural East Texas and provides access to Davy Crockett National Forest. The route mixes open stretches with sections lined by trees, giving it a good balance of scenery as it heads toward the forest. It also connects to multiple other roads that l...
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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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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

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