Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Roman Forest, Texas

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 hiking or mountain biking in the area, double lake recreation area is just a short drive up the road.
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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 this route and is a section of The Lonestar Hiking Trail the longest foot path in Texas at 100 mile...
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This trail swings through the Sam Houston National Forest just east of Lake Conroe. The trail is maintained dirt/gravel Forest Service roads and can be traveled in either direction in any stock truck or SUV in 2WD. While traveling this route, you can access multi-use trails for equestrian/OHV (50-in...
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Hostetter Forest Road 238 is an easy forest service road in Sam Houston National Forest, consisting of dirt and gravel with occasional ruts and soft sections depending on weather conditions. The road intersects with the Lake Loop trail, providing access to a popular multi-use riding area and nearby ...
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Big Woods is an easy to traverse gravel/dirt road. It runs for about 8.5 miles in the Sam Houston National Forest. About halfway down, there's a nice hunters' camp that's part of the Sam Houston Wild Life Management Area, so you will need a permit to camp there. The Southern end can get slippery if ...
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This trail travels into the 163,045-acre Sam Houston National Forest, which is surrounded by tall majestic pines and has multiple long gravel roads. These gravel roads are easy to traverse. Have your camera ready to photograph the beautiful forest and its abundance of wildlife you might encounter. T...
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Sam Houston National Forest Road 233A is an easy forest service spur road consisting of dirt and gravel with occasional ruts and soft sections depending on weather conditions. The route provides access to nearby forest roads and connects directly to Trail 813, a designated multi-use riding trail. In...
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Brown Branch, Forest Service Road 233C, travels through a secluded, wooded section of Sam Houston National Forest and provides access into the surrounding trail network. The surface is a mix of dirt and gravel with uneven sections, ruts, and occasional standing water depending on weather conditions....
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This is a dirt road that is only open to motor vehicle traffic from the 16th of March to the 14th of September. This trail offers access to some of the only remote backcountry campsites on the shores of Lake Conroe, about 5 or 6 spots. This trail offers some of the best views of the lake and some ni...
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Moran (FS 222A) is a lightly traveled forest service road tucked into a quiet section of Sam Houston National Forest, not far from the Lake Conroe area. The route follows compacted dirt with scattered gravel and subtle surface irregularities shaped by routine forest use. Rather than serving as a thr...
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FS 204A is a short Forest Service road that cuts through a quiet interior section of Sam Houston National Forest. The surface is primarily dirt with intermittent gravel and uneven sections shaped by routine forest use. Several existing clearings along the route are suitable for primitive dispersed c...
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Kelly’s Pond Road (FS 271) travels through a low-lying, wooded section of Sam Houston National Forest and serves as a primary access route to nearby forest land and water features. The road is mostly dirt with scattered gravel and may remain uneven or damp in places depending on recent weather. Nume...
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Located in the Sam Houston National Forest, this loop is a 19-mile, 50-inch and under, multi-use trail for ATV, dirt bike, horses, and hikers. A Texas OHV permit sticker is required and can be ordered from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website, or you can find a list of businesses that sel...
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FS 208 is a Forest Service access road that runs through a quiet interior section of Sam Houston National Forest and primarily serves recreational access rather than through travel. The surface is a mix of dirt and gravel with minor surface irregularities that reflect seasonal use and weather. Sever...
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FS 239 is a Forest Service road that travels through an actively managed section of Sam Houston National Forest. The surface is primarily dirt with intermittent gravel and uneven sections influenced by regular use and weather. One small clearing is located along the route, offering a limited option ...
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FS 208A begins at an intersection with the 820 multi-use trail and quickly narrows as it continues into a dense section of Sam Houston National Forest. This forest service track is primarily dirt and is characterized by tight corridors, frequent ruts, and uneven surfaces, making it more suited for l...
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Midyett Road is a short, lightly traveled forest road that runs through a wooded section of Sam Houston National Forest and terminates at a private property boundary. The road surface is primarily dirt with minor surface irregularities typical of limited-use access roads. A few minimal clearings are...
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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 and easy-to-travel road in the East Texas area Just Outside of town and gas stations nearby.
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Bethel Spur (FS 211A) branches into a quiet wooded section of Sam Houston National Forest and functions as a short access spur rather than a through-route. The road surface is primarily dirt with minor ruts and surface irregularities typical of lightly maintained forest roads. Several existing clear...
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FS 208H is a short Forest Service spur that branches off into a quieter section of Sam Houston National Forest and serves primarily as access to surrounding recreation areas. The surface is mostly dirt with minor ruts and uneven sections typical of lightly maintained forest roads. This route provide...
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Located in the Sam Houston National Forest, this loop is a 19-mile, 50-inch and under, multi-use trail for ATV, dirt bike, horses, and hikers. A Texas OHV permit sticker is required and can be ordered from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website, or you can find a list of businesses that sel...
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The South Fence Trail is part of the park’s outer perimeter loop, running along the southern property line. This road offers a mix of open stretches and tree-lined curves, making it a popular route for both casual riders and those exploring deeper into the park. In wet weather, the trail develops m...
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This is a primary access route that connects Campground 5 to the South Fence. The trail is maintained year-round and designed for quick travel across the park, making it a reliable route for riders heading toward the southern boundary. Expect a generally smooth path, though sections can become mudd...
Learn more about Main - CG 5 to South Fence

North-west Fence is a key perimeter road that connects the main entrance of General Sam’s Offroad Park to some of the park’s most popular attractions, including the bounty holes, swimming pond, and the West Fence trail. In dry weather, it’s accessible to all vehicles, making it one of the most direc...
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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 hiking or mountain biking in the area, double lake recreation area is just a short drive up the road.
Learn more about FSR - 220

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 this route and is a section of The Lonestar Hiking Trail the longest foot path in Texas at 100 mile...
Learn more about Big Creek Scenic Route

The South Fence Trail is part of the park’s outer perimeter loop, running along the southern property line. This road offers a mix of open stretches and tree-lined curves, making it a popular route for both casual riders and those exploring deeper into the park. In wet weather, the trail develops m...
Learn more about South Fence

This is a primary access route that connects Campground 5 to the South Fence. The trail is maintained year-round and designed for quick travel across the park, making it a reliable route for riders heading toward the southern boundary. Expect a generally smooth path, though sections can become mudd...
Learn more about Main - CG 5 to South Fence