Off-Road Trails in Texas

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Learn more about Terlingua Abaja
Terlingua Abaja

Terlingua Abaja

A short, but beautifully scenic route to the ghost town of Terlingua Abaja. This is an out-and-back trail with minor off-camber, switchbacks, and rough, rocky areas. There are three campsites available at the end of…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Test Track (Black Lane)
Test Track (Black Lane)

Test Track (Black Lane)

The black lane extension of the Test Track is purpose-built to replicate the conditions found on the level 7/8 trails at Merus. The tighter turns and steep moguls will test suspension travel while the short…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Test Track (Blue/Intermediate Lane)
Test Track (Blue/Intermediate Lane)

Test Track (Blue/Intermediate Lane)

The Merus Test Track is where you can learn what your rig is capable of. On the blue track, you will stretch your suspension as you navigate a series of exaggerated moguls, first getting a…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Texas Hill Country Tour
Texas Hill Country Tour

Texas Hill Country Tour

Texas is known for many things, but mountainous terrain isn't one of them. Endless miles of plains and prairies seem to stretch in all directions, yet tucked away in the heart of state is an…
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Total Miles
233.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Texas Traverse (Leg 1)
Texas Traverse (Leg 1)

Texas Traverse (Leg 1)

Uneven, rutted dirt trail with potential for loose rocks and sandy washes. Water crossings less than a foot deep. Potential for mud holes and trail obstacles up to 12", including ledges and short, steep grades.…
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Total Miles
591.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Texas Traverse (Leg 2)
Texas Traverse (Leg 2)

Texas Traverse (Leg 2)

As you depart the National Forest systems of Texas, you start coming into Texas farmland. You will cross the Trinity River a couple of times while paralleling it for miles. Coal mining is still prevalent…
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Total Miles
91.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Texas Traverse (Leg 4)
Texas Traverse (Leg 4)

Texas Traverse (Leg 4)

This leg of the traverse brings you into the hilly country of Texas. You will encounter bump gates, water crossings, general stores, and exclusive camping sites on private property right on the water. Water levels…
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Total Miles
158.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Texas Traverse Bypass
Texas Traverse Bypass

Texas Traverse Bypass

Bypass for the Texas Traverse. If it has rained, the road gets really sloppy, and some parts are narrow. There are three narrow wood bridges with washboard surf on parts. There are high-fenced game reserves…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about The Back 40
The Back 40

The Back 40

The Back 40 Trail is precisely what the name describes. The trail extends through the park's southern end with dips and turns that are just hard enough to get your 4WD engaged. Remote yet beautiful,…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Chute
The Chute

The Chute

The Chute is our blue-level access trail into the north end of the canyon. Like a downhill skier coming out of a racing chute, this trail passes between two rock walls (The Chute) as it…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Drop
The Drop

The Drop

This singletrack winds through the East Texas woods with a dirt surface mixed with roots and scattered rock. While the forest setting is similar to other nearby routes, this trail stands out for its steep…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
7
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Main Road
The Main Road

The Main Road

This is the Main Road, used to access many trailheads, campsites, and the only bathrooms in this area of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (on this westerly side.) The first half is sandy, and the…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Meadows Camp Trail
The Meadows Camp Trail

The Meadows Camp Trail

The Meadows Camp trail is a great trail with seven campsites leading off in multiple directions. It does have some Rocky areas in the creek beds. As you get further back in, larger trees, mainly…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Pope
The Pope

The Pope

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
0.7
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Twins B-27a
The Twins B-27a

The Twins B-27a

The Twins is a Level 5 rock crawling trail located in Northwest OHV Park. This trail starts as a small to medium loose boulder field, and as you begin the climb, the boulders become larger,…
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Total Miles
0.0
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Three Card Monte
Three Card Monte

Three Card Monte

Trail is a narrow dirt track perfect for scenic cruising, featuring light bumpiness and gentle turns. During spring, the trail comes alive with vibrant wildflowers, offering a beautiful ride through nature. Drivers should exercise caution…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Three Forks Trail - V2
Three Forks Trail - V2

Three Forks Trail - V2

Three Forks starts off at Park Road 1 at the first low water crossing you come to as you come down PR1, taking a right which then forks about a hundred yards into it. At…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Tin Tin
Tin Tin

Tin Tin

A wild river bed ride awaits on Tin Tin. There is a large boulder at the beginning of the trail that will require some climbing off-camber to pass. Along the route will be medium-sized rocks…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Too Cool
Too Cool

Too Cool

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
0.7
Tech Rating
6
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Too Easy
Too Easy

Too Easy

This is a short connector from "Creek Trail" to "Something Else".
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

ATV trails in Texas

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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
3
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
3
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
3Moderate
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
3
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
3
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 B-42
B-42

B-42

B-42 is a trail that connects north to south through the middle of B-26 Spider Web Loop and also provides access to B-43 trail. Along this trail, deep ruts have formed which can make passage…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall

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