Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Zavalla, Texas

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 here in East Texas as well. With gravel road sections and mud rut sections, this trail offers a w...
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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 enjoy this as well as it has some of the most amazing views of Sam Rayburn Reservoir and some sweet, but sticky places to ...
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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 collection of old caliche roads and gravel throughways that Sandy Creek and Harvey Creek tend to spill wat...
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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 trail is only one vehicle wide. Be careful on this trail in heavy rain.
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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 can be dusty/muddy depending on the weather. Most vehicles will be able to make the route. The campsites c...
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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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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 also. You can start from either end and there are fuel stops close by on either end.
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Stubblefield Church is a scenic route that runs through a mix of Davy Crockett National Forest and surrounding private land, offering a relaxed drive through the piney woods and rural East Texas. The road provides a blend of shaded forest sections and more open areas, making for a quiet and enjoyabl...
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Davis - FS 507 is a scenic forest road that runs through Davy Crockett National Forest, offering a relaxed drive through the piney woods with a mix of shaded sections and more open areas. The route follows a natural dirt path and features multiple open clearings along the way that are suitable for d...
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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 an occasional muddy spot. Drive slow and keep an eye out for the white tail deer in the area ...
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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 trail runs east to west through the National Forest and provides a simple dirt road drive through the bea...
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Elmer Smith Road is a scenic route that runs through Davy Crockett National Forest while also passing through sections of private ranch land. The drive offers a mix of dense piney woods and more open ranch views, giving it a good balance of scenery as it cuts through the area. It’s a quiet, laid-bac...
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Bill Adams Fork is a scenic back road in East Texas that runs through private ranch land before leading into Davy Crockett National Forest. The route offers a mix of open pasture views and tree-lined sections, giving it a classic rural feel before transitioning into the piney woods. It’s a quiet, la...
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Hogg Road is a scenic route that runs through rural East Texas, passing through private ranch land before leading into Davy Crockett National Forest. The drive offers a mix of open countryside views and sections lined with trees, giving it a quiet and laid-back feel. It serves as a good access route...
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Melvin - FS 586 is a forest road in Davy Crockett National Forest that runs through the piney woods with a relaxed and scenic feel. The route follows a natural dirt path with a mix of shaded sections and open areas, and features plenty of spots along the way suitable for dispersed camping, making it...
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Broken Bridge - FS 501 is a forest road in Davy Crockett National Forest that leads to the Broken Bridge area, offering a scenic drive through the piney woods. The route follows a natural dirt and gravel path with a mix of shaded sections and more open stretches, giving it a quiet and remote feel. I...
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Chester Johnson - FS 553 is a forest road in Davy Crockett National Forest that runs through the piney woods with a more rugged feel than surrounding routes. The trail follows a natural dirt path with sections of rutted silt and mud, along with a few small camp spots tucked along the way, making it ...
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Old US Highway 287 is a scenic gravel road that connects the main highway to Davy Crockett National Forest, offering a smooth drive through the piney woods. The route follows a wide, maintained path with a mix of open and shaded sections, making it an easy and enjoyable way to enter the forest. It a...
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Knox - FS 516 is a forest road that runs through Davy Crockett National Forest, offering a quiet drive through the piney woods with a natural dirt surface. The route is straightforward and leads to a large open area at the end of the road that’s well-suited for camping, providing plenty of space to ...
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The Texas Traverse Bypass is a scenic 7.7-mile alternative route ideal for offroaders seeking a dirt and gravel trek through the dense piney woods of East Texas. Transitioning from paved pavement to a rough gravel road, this trail features mild elevation changes with a gentle 192-foot cumulative gai...
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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 trail runs east to west through the National Forest and provides a simple dirt road drive through the bea...
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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 trail runs east to west through the National Forest and provides a simple dirt road drive through the bea...
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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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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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