Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Sanderson, Texas

Black Gap Wildlife Management Area Road is a well-graded dirt road through one of the most remote portions of West Texas. This management area is home to the first reintroduction of big horn sheep in…
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The trail starts off as a gravel road that will quickly turn into a washboard-style road. The washboard ruts will come and go, the majority of them being at the beginning and end of the…
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Marathon Road is a gravel park road inside Big Bend National Park that provides a scenic connection to the Main Park Road. The surface is primarily maintained gravel, offering a smooth and straightforward drive compared…
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This Park Road, being the main feeder road throughout most of the park, leads you to many other trail heads, and it is open to all vehicle types and is rated a level 1. This…
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This is a small 0.6-mile loop located conveniently close to the pavilion, making it easily accessible for families and groups. The trail features flat, smooth terrain with no elevation changes, providing a safe and controlled…
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This level 3 trail, identified as "Southwest Rim," offers a mild off-road experience with mostly open terrain, gentle slopes, and some rocky segments visible throughout the route. The trail begins with a wide, well-packed dirt…
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This Park Road feeds off Park Road 1 and heads West for a very short distance, connecting to other trail heads. This park road is an easy level 1 suitable for all vehicle types. This…
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Green Lane is a mild off-road trail just over a mile long with little elevation change, suitable for two-wheel drive vehicles. The route features tight turns through overgrown woods, rocky patches, and clusters of cactus,…
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Park Road 9 is a very short, flat dirt trail only 400 yards long with very little elevation change, serving as a connector to Green Lane, Rockabout, Artie's Revenge, and Pipeline. It's an easy and…
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Old Ore Road is located within the remote wilderness of Big Bend National Park. Old Ore is one of the only trails (if not the only) within Big Bend where cell service is somewhat available,…
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Turn-a-round Trail is a short, easy 3-rated loop accessible from southwest access and Park Road 3, suitable for all vehicles. The route features mostly gentle grades, with sections running through a dry creek bed well…
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This Park Road runs along the southern-eastern side of the park, it leads you to many other trail heads, and it is open to all vehicle types and is rated a level 1. This trail…
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Jordan's Maze is a moderately easy trail just shy of 3 miles long, winding back and forth through lush Texas Hill Country terrain with minimal elevation change. The route twists through dense cedar and brush,…
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Buckhorn Trail offers a scenic ride along the hilltop rim, providing phenomenal views of the park's landscape throughout the journey. The trail features a couple of very small rock ledges, but these obstacles are easily…
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Park Road 8 is an easy, flat, and well-maintained dirt and gravel trail suitable for any vehicle, with no obstacles or challenging terrain along the route. The road winds through the open Texas brush country,…
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Southeast Access Trail is an easy off-road route, a little over half a mile long with less than 200 feet of elevation change. The trail consists mostly of lightly rocky terrain and gentle slopes, with…
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Ridgeline Trail is a level 2 route that branches off from Vaquero Trail, featuring mostly smooth surfaces with scattered rocks and gentle inclines. The trail is accessible for all vehicle types and offers wide open…
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Barrel Course Way is a short, easily navigable dirt trail providing direct access from Park Road 1 to the Barrel Course arena. The route features gentle curves, minimal elevation change, and is suitable for all…
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Park Road 4 is a wide, gravel and dirt trail cutting through scenic brushy hills and open country, suitable for all vehicle types. Starting from the intersection of Park Road 1 and 3, it has…
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Park Road 5 is an accessible dirt trail for all vehicles, found at the end of Park Road 1. It winds through open desert terrain with some light ruts, low vegetation, and scenic views, connecting…
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Grapevine Hills Road is an out-and-back route providing access to five campsites, and the famous Balanced Rock at Big Bend National Park. It starts as a mostly washboarded, wide gravel road. Contents change to a…
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Marathon Road is a long desert backcountry route that cuts through the rugged landscape of Terlingua Ranch. The road stretches from Highway 118 near Study Butte and provides a remote approach to the entrance of…
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Lone Mountain Trail is a short gravel access road inside Big Bend National Park that leads directly to the Lone Mountain trailhead. The route is primarily gravel with some ruts and minor uneven sections along…
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K-Bar Road is a backcountry, dead-end route inside Big Bend National Park that travels through open desert terrain with sweeping views of the Chisos Mountains. The road follows a dirt and gravel surface with sections…
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River Road East is a route spanning the length of the southern half of Big Bend National Park from Talley Road east to Park Route 12. It is the access route for several campsites and…
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Gravel Pit Road is a short dirt route near the Rio Grande River that provides access to a quiet stretch of riverfront desert terrain. The road follows a primarily dirt surface with light uneven sections…
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The Glenn Springs Road runs North to South through Big Bend National Park in Texas. This is a very scenic drive with several campsites which require a permit. This road has some very rutted and…
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La Clocha Road is a short backcountry dirt route leading toward the Rio Grande, offering access to a quiet stretch of desert near the river. The surface is primarily compact dirt with occasional uneven sections…
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This is a trail off of Maverick Road (one of the main roads going through Big Bend National Park). You begin on gravel for the first portion of the trail. About halfway through you enter…
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Pine Canyon Road is an out-and-back route accessing the Pine Canyon Trail in Big Bend National Park. Characteristics include loose and chunky rock, rolling hills, blind corners and dry bed water crossings. There are five…
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