Hostetter - FS 238

Total Miles
3.3

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Hostetter Forest Road 238 is an easy forest service road in Sam Houston National Forest, consisting of dirt and gravel with occasional ruts and soft sections depending on weather conditions. The road intersects with the Lake Loop trail, providing access to a popular multi-use riding area and nearby trailheads. Conditions can become muddy after rain, but the route is generally passable for most high-clearance vehicles in dry conditions. Expect mixed trail users at intersections. No services are available, and cell service is limited.

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Hostetter - FS 238
Hostetter - FS 238

Difficulty

This route is rated Easy due to its wide, maintained surface and lack of technical obstacles. The road consists primarily of dirt and gravel and is typically passable for most high-clearance vehicles in dry conditions. Difficulty may increase temporarily after rain, when muddy sections and standing water can reduce traction, but no advanced driving skills are required under normal conditions.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Hostetter - FS 238 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV

Hostetter - FS 238 Map

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