Off-Road Trails in Texas

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Learn more about 101 Loop Back
101 Loop Back

101 Loop Back

This trail loops you back to The Merus 101 from the very back of the park near the South Pens Camp. It offers similar difficulty and terrain with one hill climb obstacle that is slightly…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 920B Spur
920B Spur

920B Spur

920B is a Forest Service Road that branches off and returns to Overlook Bluff. This there-and-back road has unique sights to see as you traverse through a beautiful landscape just below the overlook. There is…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Abandoned Resort
Abandoned Resort

Abandoned Resort

This is an amazing drive in the Terlingua ranch area. This public road takes you deep in to the desert where there's a hidden gem. The remnants of an abandoned Resort and what looks like…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about BBRSP
BBRSP

BBRSP

The Big Bend Ranch State Park is more than 311,000 acres (486 square miles) in size. Located in the Chihuahuan Desert, this area endures very harsh conditions of heat and monsoons. Camping is allowed in…
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Total Miles
188.4
Tech Rating
4 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Big Creek Scenic Route
Big Creek Scenic Route

Big Creek Scenic Route

A peaceful gravel route running through the Sam Houston Nation Forest. Bring your camera, hiking shoes , mountain bike and enjoy the trails. The Big Creek Scenic Trail Head lies at the midway point of…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Big Woods
Big Woods

Big Woods

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…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Binder Boulevard
Binder Boulevard

Binder Boulevard

Wind through the woods at Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area and test your rig's articulation by opting for harder or easier lines. A great thing about this park is there are usually multiple lines to get…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Black Gap 4x4 Trail
Black Gap 4x4 Trail

Black Gap 4x4 Trail

The Black Gap 4x4 Trail is located within the remote Big Bend National Park, which provides amazing wide open views of Texas and Mexico. The trail, if done during summer when it is very hot,…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bluebonnet Gang
Bluebonnet Gang

Bluebonnet Gang

Bluebonnet Gang can be accessed from Easter Egg Trail or the Park's Ranch Road. It is a dirt/rock Green-rated easy trail, however, it has a Blue-rated moderate obstacle at the very beginning (or end depending…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Boca Chica Beach (SpaceX)
Boca Chica Beach (SpaceX)

Boca Chica Beach (SpaceX)

Boca Chica Beach is located at the border of the United States and Mexico. It is also where the Rio Grande River ends and meets with the Gulf Of Mexico. This beach is similar to…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
4 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Breckenridge Byway
Breckenridge Byway

Breckenridge Byway

This dirt route takes you through the North Texas countryside on mostly dirt roads. Depending on the time of year, there are water crossings and washed-out areas to be cautious of. Lake Daniel is a…
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Total Miles
53.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bronco Buster
Bronco Buster

Bronco Buster

This is a rocky, off-camber trail in the heart of Hidden Falls Adventure Park. It can be run from South to North or North to South. We ran it South to North and had a…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chaos Canyon
Chaos Canyon

Chaos Canyon

Chaos Canyon is located in the Barnwell Mountain Off-Road Park. It is a fun yet challenging trail. The trail is rocky with a few obstacles. The climb out has a bypass if you are unable…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cherokee Creek
Cherokee Creek

Cherokee Creek

Meander through the north end of the Texas Hill Country along Cherokee Creek following unpaved county roads. Starting in the small town of Cherokee, this trail begins by turning onto County Road 409 from Hwy…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Chicken Creek Trail
Chicken Creek Trail

Chicken Creek Trail

Chicken Creek is a great destination for camping or picnicking inside Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. This trail can be run as a "down and back" or there are multiple other trails to return. This…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
4 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chisholm Trail Byway
Chisholm Trail Byway

Chisholm Trail Byway

In the late 19th century, cattle were driven from Texas ranches to railheads in Kansas via the historical Chisholm Trail. On this route you will pass the Chisholm Trail Museum, cross the Brazos River within…
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Total Miles
213.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cyclops Access
Cyclops Access

Cyclops Access

Trail #3 on K2 paper map. This is a difficult section that accesses the more extreme sections of Cyclops, and also the easier Lamborghini Lane. It has one 3-foot rock pile to navigate, and most…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
6 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Darden Road
Darden Road

Darden Road

Darden Road is a 7-mile stretch of gravel & red dirt road. The Southern portion is more populated with homes, but once you get to the middle it's really rural and less populated. Great scenery…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Davy Crockett National Forest Route
Davy Crockett National Forest Route

Davy Crockett National Forest Route

This route is 42 miles of gravel roads that are linked together and span the entire length of the Davy Crockett National Forest from North to South. The road's terrain varies greatly from soft gravel,…
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Total Miles
42.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Devils Draw - Harder Section
Devils Draw - Harder Section

Devils Draw - Harder Section

Trail #7 on K2 paper map. This section is rated moderate because it is a rough, rubble field of a road. But it accesses numerous trails and necessary to navigate different sections. You can run…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
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