Trail Overview

This trail swings through the Sam Houston National Forest just east of Lake Conroe. The trail is maintained dirt/gravel Forest Service roads and can be traveled in either direction in any stock truck or SUV in 2WD. While traveling this route, you can access multi-use trails for equestrian/OHV (50-inch class), fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing. The roads can become impassable after heavy rains.

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Difficulty

These are maintained dirt/gravel roads that can become impassable after inclement weather due to mud, high water, and trees across the road.

Technical Rating

Becky

May 30, 2026

Open

Large down tree 2 miles before trail end of you start from Calvary Rd.

jimmy Kun

May 02, 2026

Open

Jesus Ocampo

Apr 08, 2026

Open

Brett Kloesel

Apr 04, 2026

Open

One male riding a riding bike. There were lots of dirt bike riders using their own trails off the main pass.

Beau Madden

Feb 21, 2026

Open

Hudson Courtright

Dec 22, 2025

Open

Can be done by vehicles with a bit of clearance. Don’t need 4x4. Probably needed if it’s wet out.

Harry R

Sep 23, 2025

Open

Mild trail, gate was closed on the last turn off to get out to 1374 (screen shot of route) but you can keep going straight out to the main road. Worth the ride 🤘🏼

Joseph Hoang

Sep 14, 2025

Open

Parrish road closed at Lost Meadow Rd INTERSECTION

Ken B

Sep 07, 2025

Open

A few mud and rough parts but you do not even need 4x4. A 2WD SUV can get through. might be a little too rough for a sedan. we came from north heading south and had to turn around at the intersection of Sandy Creek (222) and Lost Meadow since ut was closed. Had to turn around and go back to main road and take Lost Meadows all the way down. There are no other serious obstacles.

Bazz Nation

Aug 30, 2025

Open

Spencer Cecchini

Jul 20, 2025

Open

Road closed at 30.54784, -95.59366, just before the Eastside Trailhead parking area. You could drive over it with a higher vehicle, but I assume it’s blocked to not erode the hole further.

Kelvin Leyva

Jul 14, 2025

Open

At the Sam Houston Swing on 233 right after Moore Grove it's blocked. Camp Site Stop is still open just before the swing.

Benjamin Girdler

Jun 21, 2025

Open

Frank Graffagnino

Jun 05, 2025

Open

don't try to cross the washout on parish road.

Melissa Duncan

Apr 19, 2025

Open