Off-Road Trails in Texas

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Learn more about Kate The Great Punchout
Kate The Great Punchout

Kate The Great Punchout

If you find yourself running short of time or talent, this punch-out is conveniently placed. This short trail provides a quick exit from Kate the Great. This is a mild dirt road leading back to…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Kelly's Pond Road - FS 271
Kelly's Pond Road - FS 271

Kelly's Pond Road - FS 271

Kelly's Pond Road (FS 271) travels through a low-lying, wooded section of Sam Houston National Forest and serves as a primary access route to nearby forest land and water features. The road is mostly dirt…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Kid's Riding Area
Kid's Riding Area

Kid's Riding Area

This is a great starter trail for anyone new to offroading! With light climbs, turns, and dirt conditions, this is an awesome trail to get newbies, kids, and others accustomed to the trails and terrain…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Kiddie Loop
Kiddie Loop

Kiddie Loop

This is a small 0.6-mile loop located conveniently close to the pavilion, making it easily accessible for families and groups. The trail features flat, smooth terrain with no elevation changes, providing a safe and controlled…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about L and B Turnpike
L and B Turnpike

L and B Turnpike

This is a fun tight trail with several places to make you second-guess yourself. Pick a good line and watch your fenders. Use your sliders as needed and have a great time getting through this…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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L&B TurnPike

L&B TurnPike

L&B Turnpike ** Park Rating: 3/5 ** Technical Rating: 8/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Starts mild and muddy but quickly transitions into rocky, articulated hill climbs and tall ledges (up to 4'). Slick roots and…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter
Learn more about La Clocha
La Clocha

La Clocha

La Clocha Road is a short backcountry dirt route leading toward the Rio Grande, offering access to a quiet stretch of desert near the river. The surface is primarily compact dirt with occasional uneven sections…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lake Backside
Lake Backside

Lake Backside

This trail goes from the center of the park to the 30-foot deep creek in the northwest corner of the park, and the trail goes along the east side of the lake between the lake…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Lambourghini Lane
Lambourghini Lane

Lambourghini Lane

Lambourghini Lane is rated an easy Green trail, which for the most part is correct. There is 2-way traffic so it can be accessed from Honey Creek Trail or the Blue-rated section of Cyclops. The…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Landry's Landing
Landry's Landing

Landry's Landing

Landry's Landing, our newest access trail into the canyon, is named after Clint Landry, the man who designed and built many of the trails at Merus, and for the landing near the top of the…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Laredo
Laredo

Laredo

Laredo is a wide gravel path that runs past the Ranch House, offering a smooth and easy ride suitable for most vehicles. There are no major challenges along the way, making it an accessible route…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lasso Spur
Lasso Spur

Lasso Spur

The Lasso Spur is a single-lane path near post oaks and traditional Hill Country vegetation. This is a smooth, short ride and a handy connector. There are no major challenges on this trail, but it…
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Total Miles
0.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Linda Gail
Linda Gail

Linda Gail

This trail is at Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area which is an off-road park. This is a great warm-up trail as the obstacles are not large and beginners can navigate. The park has this trail labeled…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lite Brite
Lite Brite

Lite Brite

Lite Brite is a double black-rated trail full of challenging obstacles. Rigs outfitted with at least 37 inch tires with some lift would be needed. This trail has incredibly steep climbs, deep v-notches, and sections…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Little Creek Crossing
Little Creek Crossing

Little Creek Crossing

This is a nice trail through a wooded area. There is only about 34 feet of elevation change. Mostly dirt and rock, except mud after a rain. This trail does cut across a little creek…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Lockhart to Luling via Backroads
Lockhart to Luling via Backroads

Lockhart to Luling via Backroads

This short trail consists of a mix of hard-packed gravel and dirt, with a few sections of pavement in between, making a nice drive from the Lockhart area to the Luling area. You will pass…
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Total Miles
30.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Lone Mountain Trail
Lone Mountain Trail

Lone Mountain Trail

Lone Mountain Trail is a short gravel access road inside Big Bend National Park that leads directly to the Lone Mountain trailhead. The route is primarily gravel with some ruts and minor uneven sections along…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lonesome Dove
Lonesome Dove

Lonesome Dove

Travel back to the days of the old west on Lonesome Dove. This trail is reminiscent of cowboys driving cattle through the challenge of Palo Duro Canyon from the last 1800's on the JA Ranch.…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Long Haul
Long Haul

Long Haul

This singletrack runs through a classic forest with a mix of dirt, roots, and scattered rock. Compared to easier nearby routes, riders will find more technical obstacles, including tight root sections and a few challenging…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lookout Trail
Lookout Trail

Lookout Trail

The Lookout Trail leads from Park Road North along a short peninsula between drop-offs into the canyon on either side. A short drive leads to a beautiful perch above the iconic Drop Zone entrance to…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

ATV trails in Texas

Learn more about 1840 Spur
1840 Spur

1840 Spur

This trail runs near the Short Course and offers a mix of rock and dirt single track with a small elevation change and some loose gravel. The trail meanders through a combination of Cedar and…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 2225 Spur
2225 Spur

2225 Spur

This is a mild dirt track that runs through local brush and trees, offering a relatively flat and easy drive. The trail is mainly dirt, with scattered areas of small rocks and gravel that add…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about All The Way Down
All The Way Down

All The Way Down

You'll enter this trail at the right of the Quarry Cave trail and wind through a simple two-track, it gets bumpy when you start to reach the rock shelf and start the descent. The first…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer

UTV/side-by-side trails in Texas

Learn more about 1840 Spur
1840 Spur

1840 Spur

This trail runs near the Short Course and offers a mix of rock and dirt single track with a small elevation change and some loose gravel. The trail meanders through a combination of Cedar and…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 2225 Spur
2225 Spur

2225 Spur

This is a mild dirt track that runs through local brush and trees, offering a relatively flat and easy drive. The trail is mainly dirt, with scattered areas of small rocks and gravel that add…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about All The Way Down
All The Way Down

All The Way Down

You'll enter this trail at the right of the Quarry Cave trail and wind through a simple two-track, it gets bumpy when you start to reach the rock shelf and start the descent. The first…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Ausley Way - V6
Ausley Way - V6

Ausley Way - V6

Ausley Way is a tactical, difficult trail featuring loose rocks, ledges, and off-camber terrain surrounded by cedar trees. A well-marked winch point is provided to help vehicles overcome the steepest obstacles and slick limestone shelves,…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring

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