Trail Overview

North County Road is one of only a few publicly accessible roads in the magnificent Terlingua Ranch Subdivision. Being a county road, it is fairly well-maintained and smooth with no need for 4WD or high clearance. North County Road, however, has some spectacular desert scenery and follows along Terlingua Creek for much of the route. Be careful after rain storms due to extreme mud and slick conditions. Like every road in the Big Bend area, it is remote with little help available. Be sure to bring plenty of water, especially during the summer season.

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Difficulty

North County Road is county maintained and smooth for most of the road. Mud will be a real problem, so avoid this road after a rain.

Technical Rating

Josh Austin

Dec 06, 2025

Open

On the south side coming from South County Road there is a private property no outlet sign.

John Matthews

Mar 29, 2025

Open

Fun trail but was gated with a lock halfway through. Big sign saying Private Property No Outlet.

Steven

Mar 05, 2025

Open

Trail was closed where South County and North County meet. Big sign saying Private Property No Outlet.

Glen Rollins

Jun 29, 2024

Open

Fun trail to go down but it was closed off little less than half way