Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Wheeler, Texas

This Leg of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail (OAT) runs the north side of the historic Wichita Mountains between Granite and Medicine Park, Oklahoma. Throughout this trail, you will pass through some of the oldest ranches in the state. There are several low-water crossings along the route and a few catt...
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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 place to take a break, this trail provides a great pull-out to get out of traffic.
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The Meadows Camp trail is a great trail with seven campsites leading off in multiple directions. It does have some Rocky areas in the creek beds. As you get further back in, larger trees, mainly Cottonwood, Oaks, and Cedar, provide some protection from the wind and weather. This beautiful area is a...
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If you find yourself running short of time or talent, this punch-out is conveniently placed. This short trail provides a quick exit from Kate the Great. This is a mild dirt road leading back to North Bound without any major obstacles. If you only want to do part of Kate the Great this is a great exi...
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Spicy, like green chili on steroids. Entering from Merus 101, this trail starts out easy as it rises towards the trail head for the Boulders hike (a must-do stop). Turning south from the Boulders, it gets interesting fast! With quick, sharp turns that follow the arroyos along the eastern boundary of...
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Hetz's Bluff Trail leads to Hetz's Bluff, where you can see Palo Duro Canyon. The trail is short and easy on the suspension yet long on picturesque views from the high ground above the bluff. This is the one trail everyone who comes to the park travels each time they visit.
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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 read the description for Salt Fork Section 3 before proceeding on to this trail.
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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 perfect for a novice with a fairly stock rig.
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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 that can be accessed from North Bound are Salt Fork Section 1, Tin Tin, and Kate The Great, also leading to...
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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 the trail with cover from mesquite brush and plentiful cactus between sites. This is a great area for a base camp on your...
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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 of the park is quiet and secluded. This is an amazing area to stargaze due to very little light pollutio...
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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 start of the Bergflow Trail. Don't worry about missing an obstacle. There are plenty ahead on...
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The Cut Through is a short access road that connects Park Road West, Park Road North, the Hilltop Festival camping area, and trailheads for several mountain bike trails. The road avoids congestion around the Merus front office and ranch complex by bypassing the area to the south of the Sunrise Rim c...
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