Big Woods

Total Miles 8.5
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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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
Open
A little dusty, easy ride. A few spots to stop and pull over. Pretty drive.
Harry R
Sep 28, 2025
Open
Meeps and Peeps
Aug 24, 2025
Open
Nicolas Layne
Feb 01, 2025
Open
KJ Christopher
Nov 10, 2024
Open
Juan Gallegos
Sep 15, 2024
Open
Gabriel meinardus
Jun 07, 2024
Open
william irwin
Apr 14, 2024
Open
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
Nasrullah Rahmani
Aug 17, 2023
Open
Eric Deelsnyder
Jul 15, 2023
Open
Rodrigo Hernandez Menjivar
Jul 08, 2023
Open
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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