Big Woods

Total Miles8.5
Technical Rating
1Easy
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Big Woods is an easy to traverse gravel/dirt road. It runs for about 8.5 miles in the Sam Houston National Forest. About halfway down, there's a nice hunters' camp that's part of the Sam Houston Wild Life Management Area, so you will need a permit to camp there. The Southern end can get slippery if it's wet; just drive slow and take in the beauty of the forest, listen to the birds chirping, take a hike on the Lonestar Hiking Trail or jump on the Texas Traverse and have an adventure.

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Difficulty

Watch for fallen trees

Technical Rating

1

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Samantha Durham
Feb 07, 2026
2022 Ford Bronco
Open
Dusty
A little dusty, easy ride. A few spots to stop and pull over. Pretty drive.
Harry R
Sep 28, 2025
2025 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Meeps and Peeps
Aug 24, 2025
2024 Jeep Wrangler
Temporarily Closed
Posted Sign
Nicolas Layne
Feb 01, 2025
2020 Ford F-Series
Open
Normal
KJ Christopher
Nov 10, 2024
2022 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Juan Gallegos
Sep 15, 2024
Temporarily Closed
Gabriel meinardus
Jun 07, 2024
2018 Toyota 4Runner
Temporarily Closed
Posted Sign
william irwin
Apr 14, 2024
Obstructed
Downed Tree
David Smith
Jan 03, 2024
Open
Big Woods Rd was open n a pleasant drive . Lots of pot holes n a little muddy today due to recent rain . Some falling trees here n there but nothing obstructed. Good scenery n nice views . Lots of people camping in sites available.
Scott Budno
Aug 21, 2023
Open
NormalDusty
Nasrullah Rahmani
Aug 17, 2023
Temporarily Closed
Eric Deelsnyder
Jul 15, 2023
Open
Dusty
Rodrigo Hernandez Menjivar
Jul 08, 2023
Open
Dusty
Shannon Michaels
Apr 23, 2023
Open

Big Woods Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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