Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Spring Branch, Texas

Texas is known for many things, but mountainous terrain isn't one of them. Endless miles of plains and prairies seem to stretch in all directions, yet tucked away in the heart of state is an…
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This short trail consists of a mix of hard-packed gravel and dirt, with a few sections of pavement in between, making a nice drive from the Lockhart area to the Luling area. You will pass…
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Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, this scenic 4.9-mile dirt and gravel trail runs along County Road 315 and offers a peaceful drive with sweeping countryside views. In March and April, the…
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This is a great starter trail for anyone new to offroading! With light climbs, turns, and dirt conditions, this is an awesome trail to get newbies, kids, and others accustomed to the trails and terrain…
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This trail is an easy crossover between one of the main park roads and other, more challenging trails. It ends at International Highway, which has a rating of 5 due to the drop-in, but has…
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This is an easy dirt/rock trail with no real obstacles. Any type of vehicle can ride this trail, unless it is wet--then you would need 4-wheel drive. The trail meanders through cedar trees in the…
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This is a great starter trail for anyone new to off-roading! With light climbs, turns, and dirt conditions this is an awesome trail to get newbies, and others accustomed to the trails and terrain that…
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At just 0.3 miles in length, this trail is more of an obstacle in itself. Most of the trail has large erosion down the middle that will test the limits of just about any suspension…
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This trail is a scenic side trip to the Texas Hill Country Tour or the Texas Traverse. The roads are mostly graded dirt but flank the river's cool waters, making it a perfect detour if…
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In the late 19th century, cattle were driven from Texas ranches to railheads in Kansas via the historical Chisholm Trail. On this route you will pass the Chisholm Trail Museum, cross the Brazos River within…
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This route will take you from the entrance of Bastrop State Park (entrance fee required), through a few county roads to Paige. Starting in Bastrop State Park, you can explore the park and take in…
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Meander through the north end of the Texas Hill Country along Cherokee Creek following unpaved county roads. Starting in the small town of Cherokee, this trail begins by turning onto County Road 409 from Hwy…
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Trail #14 on K2 paper map. Honey Creek Trail is an easy road for the stock vehicle. It is a scenic access to more difficult areas, and can be run either direction. Starting near the…
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Trail #7 on K2 paper map. This section is a sandy road with deep wash-outs from erosion, and a few rocky spots. You can run it in either direction, and gain access to many trailheads.…
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Easy Street starts off of Honey Creek Trail and is a very short, easy dirt trail that runs along a dry creek bottom and is a crossover to other trails in the park. Along the…
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Trail #16 on the K2 paper map. Easy road, but rocky and rough with monster size rocks. Access to Cyclops, Bluebonnet Gang and King of the Hill area. Easter Eggs can be traveled either direction.
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Bluebonnet Gang can be accessed from Easter Egg Trail or the Park's Ranch Road. It is a dirt/rock Green-rated easy trail, however, it has a Blue-rated moderate obstacle at the very beginning (or end depending…
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Step off the beaten path and explore the area flanking the Colorado River between San Saba and Goldthwaite. Starting near Hwy 190 in Lometa, this trail begins with a short dirt stretch and then transitions…
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Cutting from Hwy 16 to Hwy 190 around the town of San Saba and over the San Saba River, this quick drive offers beautiful views of the Texas countryside. A long straight stretch through grazing…
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Beginning just south of the town of Goldthwaite, the trail begins at Ranch Road 3023 off of Hwy 16. A few miles of paved road abruptly ends and becomes a dirt road leading south towards…
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