Dirt Bike Trails Near Mount Pleasant, Texas

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Green Lane

This trail is situated in the Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area, just outside of Gilmer, Texas. The upper half of the Green Lane trail offers some challenging terrain that is rated as difficult. The trail is…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Sierra Sky View

Drop in from either end and mind some of the tightness weaving through the trees, shelves, and v-notches, with plenty of opportunity to lose a fender or two (or actual body damage). Good eyes and…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Trail to the Sulphur River

This gravel road starts at the Highway 67 and Highway 8 intersection. It is just past the Highway 8 turn if you're coming from Maud, Texas. You will cross the railroad tracks and follow the…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Follow the Red River

This 30-mile route follows along the Northside of the Red River. This East to West route is almost completely gravel roads. The roads are maintained but can be nasty after or during rains. Although you…
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Total Miles
28.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Low Water Bridge on Lake Wright Patman

This route starts off of Hwy 67 just west of Texarkana and goes to the low water bridge that crosses part of Wright Patman Lake. There are plenty of areas to fish. Bring a kayak…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

50240 - Tree Valley Trail

This road is a simple two-track and graded dirt road which has no difficult features to traverse. This trail ends at several campsites no matter what road you take. There are several very pretty valleys…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Hidden Camp Trail

This trail takes you down to several areas where you can camp and hike to Presbyterian Falls on the Mountain Fork River. The trail does not have many hazards till you reach the end. The…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Fish Fry Creek Road

This beautiful trail takes you down to the Mountain Fork River edge. This is one of the few trails in the area that you can actually descend all the way to the water and camp…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi

Cedar Creek Trail

This trail is a dirt/gravel road that is well maintained. There are several low water crossing along this trail with 3' to 8' of water to cross and all with concrete drive-throughs. The gravel road…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi

Rattlesnake Bluff

This trail is mostly dirt with some rocks. There are a lot of low spots, typically with 6-12" of water. All of the water holes have rock bottoms. The first section of the road is…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Shell Rock Road

This road is mostly rock/shale/gravel Forest Service Road. It is a rough rocky road with deep shoulder drop-offs from 3' to 30' in some areas. There is Shell Rock creek that runs along it. The…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

FR 53100

This trail was challenging, yet very doable. It is mostly rock, and very tight, with some big washout areas. Be prepared for low-hanging trees and tight technical off-camber turns in a larger vehicle. Passing side…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

FR 5400 to 54037

This trail is right off of the main HWY 259, and has plenty of amazing views and off shoot trails to explore. This trail is also seasonal so please check the maps and signs. It…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Road 263 to HWY342

This road is loose gravel and very dusty when dry. Some parts are very bumpy. Be aware of logging trucks running these roads. There are some nice inclines and curves in this area. Be mindful…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Buffalo Creek Camp

Prepare for an exciting journey along a mostly gravel road that leads to a hidden gem. The adventure culminates in a thrilling ride along a tight, winding trail, and at the end of this trail,…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Cut Across to Gillham Road

This is a loose gravel and dirt road leading to Gillham Road, Gillham Lake and Cossatot Reefs Campground. Be aware of hunting and logging trucks. Cell signal is not reliable in these areas. Good tires…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Gillham Dam And Cossatot Reefs Campground

Gillham Road is a gravel road that, in some places, can become a rough ride. This adventure leads to Gillham Dam and Cossatot Reefs Campground. There are also a couple of other campgrounds further down…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Striking Snake Route

Loose Gravel roads with a few small stream crossings. Concrete bridges cover most of the streams that will be crossed. During heavy rain some areas could be blocked. There are some nice inclines and beautiful…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Cossatot River Campgrounds Route

This route takes you by several campground areas along the Cossatot River. You have access to camping, swimming, nature viewing, hiking, kayaking, fishing, gravel roads with awesome views, and more. There are elevation changes along…
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Total Miles
20.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

K-Trail

This is the current legal version of the well known K-Trail. This short stretch along the Kiamichi Mountain ridgeline is an enjoyable 5 hour drive. There are small rock gardens and plenty of red dirt…
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Total Miles
30.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Round to Henson School Road

This road is a maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Loose rock and gravel are present. There are great views of creeks and wildlife. The Ouachita Mountain views…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Polk Road 34 to Camping

Maintained gravel road that can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Some creek crossing when in wet weather. Dispersed camping and creeks are in this area of the Ouachita National Forest. Two-wheel drive…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Polk 410 Stream & Camp

Maintained gravel road with loose gravel. This road can be muddy when wet and dusty when dry. Two cars wide and some water crossings can be present during rain. Dispersed camping, awesome views of wildlife,…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Two Mile Road

Maintained gravel road in the Ouachita National Forest. There is a cool creek crossing and side spur on this trail. This road can be muddy while raining. When dry, this road is very dusty. Loose…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Wolf Pen Gap South Trail Head

This trail leads into a much greater trail system area with lots to explore. We found it in reverse coming from Standing Rock. There are campsites available along the trail, but fewer here than in…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Polk Road 619 West Gap 277

This route is dirt and gravel and open to all vehicle traffic. There are some ruts and washouts that break up the easy, dirt road. There are a few small places to pull off with…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Nunley Road

Wolf Pen Gap was the first trail system built specifically for four-wheelers in the audited states. Now, it is used by both ATVs and SXSs. It is located in the Ouachita National Forest. The routes…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Big Athens Fork

Big Athens Fork is a winding pass through the Wolf Pen Gap area. It's mostly a maintained gravel road with washouts and concrete water crossings. There are some narrow parts of the road, but there…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Standing Rock

This was a tight bypass that we found when our previous route was closed. The views were amazing, but the campsites were limited. Several creek crossings, and unmaintained roads. You will find some marked campsites…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bear Creek Trail

ATV trail follows the Lake Greeson shoreline offering panoramic views of the lake and Ouachita Mountain range. The 31 miles cross rocky outlays through mixed pine and oak forest. It begins at Daisy State Park…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi