Off-Road Trails in Texas

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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 Marathon Road (Terlingua Ranch)
Marathon Road (Terlingua Ranch)

Marathon Road (Terlingua Ranch)

Marathon Road is a long desert backcountry route that cuts through the rugged landscape of Terlingua Ranch. The road stretches from Highway 118 near Study Butte and provides a remote approach to the entrance of…
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Total Miles
7.1
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 Meat - FS 512
Meat - FS 512

Meat - FS 512

FS 512 is a scenic forest road that cuts through Davy Crockett National Forest, offering a peaceful drive surrounded by dense piney woods. The trail follows a well-defined dirt and gravel path with gentle turns…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Melvin - FS 586
Melvin - FS 586

Melvin - FS 586

Melvin - FS 586 is a forest road in Davy Crockett National Forest that runs through the piney woods with a relaxed and scenic feel. The route follows a natural dirt path with a mix…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
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 Midnight Run
Midnight Run

Midnight Run

Midnight Run is a one-way only trail that begins near Area B off Park Road 2. It starts in a wooded section featuring several rock shelves, which riders will descend along the direction of travel.…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Learn more about Monopoly
Monopoly

Monopoly

This singletrack runs through a classic East Texas 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…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Moran - FS 222A
Moran - FS 222A

Moran - FS 222A

Moran (FS 222A) is a lightly traveled forest service road tucked into a quiet section of Sam Houston National Forest, not far from the Lake Conroe area. The route follows compacted dirt with scattered gravel…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mosquito Track
Mosquito Track

Mosquito Track

Mosquito Track is a short but tight trail that cuts through dense coastal brush near the ship channel. The route is narrow with overgrown vegetation and low-hanging branches, giving it a more enclosed feel as…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Most Wanted
Most Wanted

Most Wanted

Most Wanted is rated a moderate Blue trail by the park. It is one-way only and starts at the somewhat hidden trail sign on the ranch road. There are 2 ways to run this trail--the…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mud Creek Road
Mud Creek Road

Mud Creek Road

This muddy lake access road is a key road to know for some remote hunting spots from the spurs running from this trail. Not only is it a great road for hunting, but anglers will…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mud to Sand Hills
Mud to Sand Hills

Mud to Sand Hills

Mud to Sand Hills is a coastal trail off Highway 48 that starts in tight, brushy terrain with sections of dense vegetation and cacti. The route follows a dirt path with stretches of heavy clay…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about National Trail
National Trail

National Trail

This singletrack runs through a classic East Texas 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…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Navasota Headwaters
Navasota Headwaters

Navasota Headwaters

This 106-mile scenic drive through the headwaters of the Navasota River will take you past multiple historic cemeteries, and offers different levels of camp amenities at Navarro Mills Lake. The Texas wildflower bloom in the…
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Total Miles
107.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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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 AB Access Trail
AB Access Trail

AB Access Trail

The AB Access Trail serves as the primary route for all ATV, UTV, and motorcycle traffic traveling between Area A and Area B. These vehicles are not permitted on Park Road 1 until reaching Area…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
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
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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 AB Access Trail
AB Access Trail

AB Access Trail

The AB Access Trail serves as the primary route for all ATV, UTV, and motorcycle traffic traveling between Area A and Area B. These vehicles are not permitted on Park Road 1 until reaching Area…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about All Along The Ship Channel
All Along The Ship Channel

All Along The Ship Channel

All Along The Ship Channel is a scenic coastal trail that runs parallel to the ship channel, offering continuous views of the water as it winds through brushy terrain. The route follows a mix of…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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