Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Opdyke West, Texas

This area of New Mexico doesn't provide much regarding scenic off-roading or overlanding, but The Caprock is an exception. The edge of the Llano Estacado mesa provides a welcoming view over the flatlands and dairy…
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As the name implies, this trail runs between sections of the Back 40 Trail but avoids the loop around the Playground. Taking this trail will save a bit of time heading to or back from…
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Park Road West extends along the western boundary of Merus Adventure Park. Traveling south along from the Merus entrance you will gain access to the Merus Test Track, the Arch Cabins, Boondock RV sites, and…
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Merus 101 is a 4.5-mile trail that runs most of the length of Merus Adventure Park. Starting with a breathtaking drop into the canyon at the "Drop-In), Merus 101 winds its way through the geological…
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Camp Road West runs between Merus 101 and Park Road West. This is a short flat run that connects to East Rise Trail and a number of exceptional campsites. Like Truck Point Trail, Camp Road…
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The original entrance to the Bergflow Trail has a very narrow ledge with sharp rocks that are notorious for ripping holes in the sidewalls of tires. This bypass provides a more tire-friendly approach to the…
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The East Rise Point Trail provides access to the Area 300 campsites and some of the most spectacular views in the canyon. Whether you want to sit and watch rigs entering the canyon via the…
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Boots Off Camp Trail is a nice trail leading to 13 semi-private campsites. These campsites are in the southern area of the park and will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes to navigate. This area…
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Landry's Landing, our newest access trail into the canyon, is named after Clint Landry, the man who designed and built many of the trails at Merus, and for the landing near the top of the…
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Camp Point Trail bisects the largest and most popular camping area on the canyon rim. While it provides easy access to numerous remote campsites, it also takes you to the trailhead for amazing hikes and…
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First Camp Trail is a short easy trail providing access to camping areas with a great view of the Drop In, one of the main entrances to the canyon floor. There are 13 sites along…
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Salt Fork Section 3 North Punchout is an easy trail that descends down to Salt Fork Section 3. This Punchout is considered an easy route but does lead to a difficult creek bed trail. Please…
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North Bound is an easier scenic way to explore the north side of Merus Adventure. This trail runs through creek beds and next to the canyon walls, weaving toward the back of the canyon. Trails…
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Truck Point Trail will take a driver on a short drive through some of the more recent history of the ranch that makes up Merus Adventure Park. Named Truck Point for the 1950s era, trucks…
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This is an easy trail that provides an escape from the Sagissor Blue and Black trails. Whether you need to drop a broken vehicle, just need time to sort out mechanical issues, or want a…
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Roundabout is an easy trail providing access from North Bound to Tin Tin. This scenic trail is tree-lined with a creek crossing and panoramic views of the canyon. This is a beginner-level trail that is…
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Skeen Road is a maintained gravel road that cuts through the Permian Basin. It has oil field traffic due to the drilling done in that area. There are some rough areas due to washouts. There…
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