Off-Road Trails in Texas

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Learn more about Caney Creek Crawl
Caney Creek Crawl

Caney Creek Crawl

This is an easy trail that consists of maintained dirt and gravel Forest Service roads. It starts off crossing Caney Creek and ends at the shores of Lake Conroe. This trail offers access to every…
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Total Miles
18.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cantina Trail
Cantina Trail

Cantina Trail

The Cantina trail is a nice, easy trail made of mostly firm dirt with a short stretches of exposed rock. Slightly bumpy, but a quick tie-in to nearby trails. There are no major challenges on…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Canyon Road
Canyon Road

Canyon Road

Canyon Road is a maintained dirt road in the Christmas Mountains area of Big Bend. Canyon Road travels through scenic desert landscapes with mountains and plenty of cactus and brush along the way. There are…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Carnage
Carnage

Carnage

This is the most difficult and challenging trail in the park. This trail has extremely large boulders with deep voids large enough to swallow smaller vehicles. There are numerous large ledges and tight, off-camber turns.…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
10Extreme
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Carnage Canyon
Carnage Canyon

Carnage Canyon

Carnage Canyon is a bidirectional trail, and the overall experience varies significantly depending on the direction of travel. The route features steep elevation changes, with either sharp climbs or descents, along with loose boulders and…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Carnage Canyon 2
Carnage Canyon 2

Carnage Canyon 2

Carnage Canyon 2 is a trail marked by repeated elevation changes, with rock ledges and graded rock faces appearing throughout. Between obstacles, the trail opens into stretches of gravel road, giving brief chances to reset…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Casa Piedra Road
Casa Piedra Road

Casa Piedra Road

Casa Piedra Road is a scenic desert road on the west side of the Big Bend Ranch region that cuts through private land before connecting to the park. The route offers wide open views of…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chaos Canyon
Chaos Canyon

Chaos Canyon

Chaos Canyon is located in the Barnwell Mountain Off-Road Park. It is a fun yet challenging trail. The trail is rocky with a few obstacles. The climb out has a bypass if you are unable…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cherokee Creek
Cherokee Creek

Cherokee Creek

Meander through the north end of the Texas Hill Country along Cherokee Creek following unpaved county roads. Starting in the small town of Cherokee, this trail begins by turning onto County Road 409 from Hwy…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Chester Johnson - FS 553
Chester Johnson - FS 553

Chester Johnson - FS 553

Chester Johnson - FS 553 is a forest road in Davy Crockett National Forest that runs through the piney woods with a more rugged feel than surrounding routes. The trail follows a natural dirt path…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chicken Creek Trail
Chicken Creek Trail

Chicken Creek Trail

Chicken Creek is a great destination for camping or picnicking inside Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. This trail can be run as a "down and back" or there are multiple other trails to return. This…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chisholm Trail Byway
Chisholm Trail Byway

Chisholm Trail Byway

In the late 19th century, cattle were driven from Texas ranches to railheads in Kansas via the historical Chisholm Trail. On this route you will pass the Chisholm Trail Museum, cross the Brazos River within…
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Total Miles
213.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chispa Candelaria Road
Chispa Candelaria Road

Chispa Candelaria Road

Chispa Road is a long, remote backcountry route in the Big Bend region of West Texas, located west of Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. The route passes through several distinct…
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Total Miles
56.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Christmas Mountain Trail
Christmas Mountain Trail

Christmas Mountain Trail

Christmas Mountain is the premier 4x4 trail in the Big Bend area! You start at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge and traverse up the mountain with numerous switchbacks and steep drop-offs. There's nothing technical about this…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris

All the rumors about Chuck Norris are 100% true. This trail features steep climbs and descents approaching 30 and 40 degrees. If that wasn't extreme enough, on these climbs and descents, there are off-camber portions…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Claim Jumper Spur
Claim Jumper Spur

Claim Jumper Spur

This trail offers a fun, easy drive through gently rolling terrain dotted with cedar and mesquite trees. The path features light rock and occasional small ruts that keep things interesting without being overly technical .Perfect…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Clara's Orchard
Clara's Orchard

Clara's Orchard

Parts were formerly a ranch road, this trail is a winding path that's perfect for dirt bikes. The trail meanders through open spaces, at times following the fence line and running through patches of trees,…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Clyde's Ravine
Clyde's Ravine

Clyde's Ravine

This trail is at Barnwell Mountain Recreational Area which is an off-road park. The name holds true as most of this trail is down in a ravine. The park labels this trail as a 3…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about CM Drive
CM Drive

CM Drive

CM Drive ** Park Rating: 3/5 ** Technical Rating: 8/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Loose rocks, natural spring running through sections, washed-out ravines, tricky hill climbs, and exits. Access requires passing through other hard trails…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Cool Whip
Cool Whip

Cool Whip

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
0.9
Tech Rating
6Moderate
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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