Off-Road Trails in Texas

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Learn more about Loose Rock
Loose Rock

Loose Rock

Loose Rock is one of the more difficult trails in the park and serves as the primary technical hill climb to the top of Wildcat Mountain. The first half of the trail begins off Park…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Los Vaqueros
Los Vaqueros

Los Vaqueros

A single-lane dirt path that serves as the gateway to the winding trails of the park's back acreage. This trail winds through brush and trees, offering an immersive ride through the natural landscape. Depending on…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lost Light Camp
Lost Light Camp

Lost Light Camp

Short trail accessible by any 4WD or motorcycle. Has a short descent/climb into the camping area. Leads to a great campground with a pond. Large trees for shade. Large grassy area to camp on with…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Louisiana Backroads (AKA Angry Jeep)
Louisiana Backroads (AKA Angry Jeep)

Louisiana Backroads (AKA Angry Jeep)

Louisiana Backroads (AKA Angry Jeep) ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 5/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Mostly easy trail with a rocky, off-camber section on the far west side that is tight and lined…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Low Water Bridge on Lake Wright Patman
Low Water Bridge on Lake Wright Patman

Low Water Bridge on Lake Wright Patman

This route starts off of Hwy 67 just west of Texarkana and goes to the low water bridge that crosses part of Wright Patman Lake. There are plenty of areas to fish. Bring a kayak…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Luke's Spur
Luke's Spur

Luke's Spur

This short single track trail meanders beside a small water reservoir, passing through vibrant sections of seasonal wildflowers. The path offers a peaceful ride with gentle turns and mostly smooth terrain, perfect for drivers of…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lynch - FS 209A
Lynch - FS 209A

Lynch - FS 209A

Lynch (FS 209A) is a Forest Service route that runs through a mixed wooded section of Sam Houston National Forest before continuing out of the national forest boundary. The road surface is primarily dirt with…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mad Max
Mad Max

Mad Max

This East Texas singletrack cuts through a dense forest of pines and hardwoods on a primarily dirt surface. Riders will encounter frequent exposed roots and occasional patches of rock that add technical character without raising…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Magnolia - FS 219
Magnolia - FS 219

Magnolia - FS 219

Magnolia (FS 219) begins near Lone Star Hiking Trailhead #1 parking access and travels through a mixed wooded section of Sam Houston National Forest. At the start of the route, the road runs alongside private…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mailbox Road
Mailbox Road

Mailbox Road

Mailbox Road is a scenic desert backroad winding through classic Chihuahuan Desert terrain. The surface is primarily dirt with sections of loose gravel and light washboarding, making it an enjoyable and generally smooth drive in…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Main - CG 5 to South Fence
Main - CG 5 to South Fence

Main - CG 5 to South Fence

This is a primary access route that connects Campground 5 to the South Fence. The trail is maintained year-round and designed for quick travel across the park, making it a reliable route for riders heading…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Main Road
Main Road

Main Road

Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Primary park access road that passes the office, main pavilion, bathrooms, and campsites. Bumpy with loose rocks and sandy dirt. Can accommodate trailers…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Marathon Road
Marathon Road

Marathon Road

Marathon Road is a gravel park road inside Big Bend National Park that provides a scenic connection to the Main Park Road. The surface is primarily maintained gravel, offering a smooth and straightforward drive compared…
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Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Matagorda Beach
Matagorda Beach

Matagorda Beach

Along the central Texas coastline is a rare treasure for The Lone Star State. An undeveloped barrier island split by the Colorado River, and shielding East Matagorda Bay. Along its length are marshes flush with…
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Total Miles
20.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Merus 101
Merus 101

Merus 101

Merus 101 is a 4.5-mile trail that runs most of the length of Merus Adventure Park. Starting with a breathtaking drop into the canyon at the "Drop-In), Merus 101 winds its way through the geological…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mesa - 900
Mesa - 900

Mesa - 900

This is a well-maintained gravel road through the scenic LBJ Grasslands. There are no major obstacles or water crossings, but lots of campsites and photo ops. Find somewhere to pull off and have a picnic,…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Middle Earth
Middle Earth

Middle Earth

Middle Earth is an otherworldly journey to moderately difficult climbs and descents. There are fun stair steps that your vehicle will climb made of smooth rock that can hit just right on longer wheel-based vehicles…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Midyett Road
Midyett Road

Midyett Road

Midyett Road is a short, lightly traveled forest road that runs through a wooded section of Sam Houston National Forest and terminates at a private property boundary. The road surface is primarily dirt with minor…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Miller Access Trail
Miller Access Trail

Miller Access Trail

This is a short scenic drive on gravel that takes you through the Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland. There are some ponds in the area that can be accessed by using some offshoots. The trail…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mission Tejas Cut Through
Mission Tejas Cut Through

Mission Tejas Cut Through

On one end of the trail is Mission Tejas State Park. On the other end is a natural spring leading to the Big Slough Wilderness Area. If you're looking for a good route from the…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, 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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