Off-Road Trails in Texas

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Learn more about Spicy
Spicy

Spicy

Spicy, like green chili on steroids. Entering from Merus 101, this trail starts out easy as it rises towards the trail head for the Boulders hike (a must-do stop). Turning south from the Boulders, it…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Spider Ravine
Spider Ravine

Spider Ravine

This trail is located inside the Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area, an offroad park located outside of Gilmer, Texas. This traverse through a short ravine (a little over a quarter of a mile) offers several technical…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Spider Web
Spider Web

Spider Web

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
1.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Spring Fed Creek
Spring Fed Creek

Spring Fed Creek

Creek Description - General Sam's Offroad This creek trail offers riders a true off-road adventure with natural water crossings and scenic stretches along the banks. Traffic flows in both directions, so please ride and drive…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Stampede
Stampede

Stampede

Winding gently through prevalent cedar and oak trees, the trail offers drivers the opportunity to maintain a slightly faster pace thanks to its mostly smooth terrain and absence of major climbs or obstacles. Drivers should…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Star Light
Star Light

Star Light

Star Light is an excellent trail for reaching new heights with the steep climbs up the canyon walls. This problematic trail will take a driver and rig up, down, and sideways. The ascents and descents…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Steps into Old Aldridge
Steps into Old Aldridge

Steps into Old Aldridge

Most of this trail could be traversed easily with no issues, but the middle of the trail is made up of steep silty hills that descend the majority of the elevation loss. These hills located…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Summer
Learn more about Stubblefield Church
Stubblefield Church

Stubblefield Church

Stubblefield Church is a scenic route that runs through a mix of Davy Crockett National Forest and surrounding private land, offering a relaxed drive through the piney woods and rural East Texas. The road provides…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sunday Cruise
Sunday Cruise

Sunday Cruise

Sunday Cruise ** Park Rating: 4/5 ** Technical Rating: 7/10 ** Detailed Notes ** One-way trail with a steep decline and a major flex obstacle that demands articulation. After the water hole, there's a bypass…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Sunday Cruise Bypass
Sunday Cruise Bypass

Sunday Cruise Bypass

Sunday Cruise Bypass ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 3/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Loose rocks, dirt, and clay; tight canyon-style walls and a water crossing. Steep inclines and declines, but no major ledges.…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Tadmor - FS 513
Tadmor - FS 513

Tadmor - FS 513

Tadmor - FS 513 is a scenic forest road that runs through Davy Crockett National Forest, offering a smooth drive through the piney woods with a mix of shaded sections and open stretches. The route…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tascate Trail
Tascate Trail

Tascate Trail

Tascate Trail is a narrow, lightly maintained desert road. Expect a rutted dirt surface with uneven sections and encroaching vegetation that can brush against your vehicle. Tight corridors and desert growth make pinstriping likely along…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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 Terlingua Ranch Gate 2 Road
Terlingua Ranch Gate 2 Road

Terlingua Ranch Gate 2 Road

Terlingua Ranch Gate 2 Road is a remote desert backroad that begins in Study Butte and travels through wide-open West Texas terrain before ending at Canyon Road. This segment is part of a longer route…
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Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Terlingua Ranch Gate 4 Road
Terlingua Ranch Gate 4 Road

Terlingua Ranch Gate 4 Road

Terlingua Ranch Gate 4 Road is a gravel backcountry route that cuts through the open desert of West Texas. The road travels across rolling terrain with wide desert views and classic Chihuahuan Desert vegetation. Along…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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 Test Tube
Test Tube

Test Tube

Test Tube is the second of three back-to-back trails that primarily consist of tall rock ledge obstacles. This trail branches off of Park Road 2 and has a decent staging area at the base of…
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Total Miles
0.0
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
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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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