Old Mines Road
Total Miles
43.8
Elevation
237.89 ft
Duration
1.5 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Overview
Old Mines Road is a 44-mile unmaintained dirt road that connects Laredo to El Indio, just south of Eagle Pass. This trail contains sections with uneven ruts, potential mud pits, and small ledges. If conditions are dry, this road can be completed in a 2WD with moderate clearance. Airing down is recommended as dirt road is very rough for most of the trail. Recent rain or wet conditions make completing the trail increasingly difficult, I recommend 4WD. Due to dips in the trail, mud pits are common, some exceeding 12' in depth. The dirt road becomes very muddy in the southern part of the trail. There is a bridge at mile 19 and another at mile 28 from south to north. Deep mud was found on both bridges after 2 weeks of rain. It is very important to be prepared for trail repairs or count with a spare tire as there are no service areas throughout the trail. There is little to no cell reception and due to its remote location, traffic is very rare. While on the trail, it is common not to see other vehicles. This route follows the Rio Grande border with Mexico, so expect the presence of Border Patrol agents and be aware that agents may reach out while on trail.
Photos of Old Mines Road
Difficulty
If conditions are dry, this trail can be completed in 2WD with decent clearance. During wet conditions, the trail becomes noticeably more difficult requiring 4WD.
History
Old Mines Road is currently marked under Texas Farm to Market Road 1472 connecting Farm to Market Road 1021.
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