Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Pineland, Texas

Uneven, rutted dirt trail with potential for loose rocks and sandy washes. Water crossings less than a foot deep. Potential for mud holes and trail obstacles up to 12", including ledges and short, steep grades.…
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This trail is full of amazing views and productive routes for hunting! This rides right through the Bannister WMA as well as right along the border of the Turkey Hill Wilderness. The Route is a…
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This muddy lake access road is a key road to know for some remote hunting spots from the spurs running from this trail. Not only is it a great road for hunting, but anglers will…
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An amazing drive on the outskirts of the Upland Island Wilderness Area with an incredible amount of dispersed camp sites waiting to be explored. This area is also one of the most plentiful hunting lands…
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Kurthwood Road is a point-to-point maintained Forest Service road. Connecting Highway 117 on the west end to Highway 118 on the north end, Kurthwood Road is a great trail to explore more challenging side trails…
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Starting from Highway 118, this trail starts on a gravel, maintained road, then turns to National Forest dirt road. The trail travels through both private and National Forest land, so be sure to follow all…
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Great trail that is well maintained and easily rideable by following the green arrows. A lot of ups/downs/left/rights with some nice elevation changes for central LA. Very fun trail for all variety of riders from…
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Soft dirt road in the Alabama Creek Wildlife Management Area that will lead you through a changing landscape of gravel, grass, washouts, and mudholes up to 12" with some light off-camber grading. Half of this…
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A Nice Mix of Gravel & Red Dirt Roads. If It Rains The Roads Get Interesting. Best to drive when its dry to avoid rutting up the roads for local residents that use these roads…
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Darden Road is a 7-mile stretch of gravel & red dirt road. The Southern portion is more populated with homes, but once you get to the middle it's really rural and less populated. Great scenery…
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This network of Forest Service roads will take you to a few camp spots and overlooks in the Kisatchie National Forest. There are dispersed campsites and campsites large enough for group camps, and all of…
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Forest Service Road 568 leads to hunters' camps. There are free camping areas just five miles off the Texas Traverse in the Davy Crockett National Forest. The drive is an easy one when dry, but…
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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,…
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County Road 1155 is located within the Davy Crockett National Forest just east of Ratcliff, Texas. It is a great way to take a quick break from highway driving and explore the scenic route. This…
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Graham Road is just a beautiful easy drive in the forest. Surrounded by towering pines and rays or sunshine shooting through the trees. The roads very easy with no difficulties at all, primarily gravel with…
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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,…
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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…
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Bypass for the Texas Traverse. If it has rained, the road gets really sloppy, and some parts are narrow. There are three narrow wood bridges with washboard surf on parts. There are high-fenced game reserves…
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Couley Creek (542) Road and Black Mountain (509) Road make up this trail. Enjoy easy-to-travel maintained gravel roads to see great forest views. Dispersed camping and nature viewing are in these areas of the Kisatchie…
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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…
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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…
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Starting south of Highway 84 on Plane Road this maintained gravel road ends at 5801 Road. The open forest provides excellent nature and wildlife viewing. Explore dispersed camping and nature hikes. This 76,893.76 acre National…
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A peaceful gravel route running through the Sam Houston Nation Forest. Bring your camera, hiking shoes , mountain bike and enjoy the trails. The Big Creek Scenic Trail Head lies at the midway point of…
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This trail includes Gum Springs Road and Fowler Road. These roads are maintained gravel roads with a nice gravel content. These roads can still be slippery when wet. This trail ends at State Road 156…
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Gum Springs Campground and Lookout Tower are at the south end of this trail. This trail starts south of Highway 156. Consisting of Carpenter Road, Bright Road, and Range road these maintained gravel roads offer…
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Beautiful mostly maintained forest roads, not too rough but there are some deep ruts at the time I drove these along the sides of the roads. The area is full of beautiful Longleaf Pine Trees,…
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Dickerson Road makes up this trail through the Kistachie National Forest. Starting off State Route 1228 and heading west this trail ends at Highway Parish Road 560. Several short side trails are available to explore.…
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A short in & out route surrounded by beautiful pines, bring your tent or picnic baskets this route has plenty of places to pull over camp or just spend the day in the forest. Enjoy…
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This trail follows the eastern side of the Evangeline District of the Kistatchie National Forest. You can enter the train at the intersection of Highway 112 and McGillary Road 266 which is on the outer…
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Peterson Road continues south through the Kisatchie National Forest. This maintained gravel road has several side spurs to explore. Open forest areas offer great views. Peterson Road turns onto Dean Road turns onto East Weeks…
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