Off-Road Trails in Texas

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Learn more about Regency Bridge (CR 433)
Regency Bridge (CR 433)

Regency Bridge (CR 433)

This is an easy gravel road that runs from FM 574 to FM 500. It's close to Goldthwaite, Brownwood, and San Saba, Texas. What makes the trail worth driving is the Regency Bridge which crosses…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about River Road East
River Road East

River Road East

The River Road East Trail runs east to west through Big Bend National Park in Texas. After heavy rain, it's very likely the gate will be closed at the west end of this trail. This…
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Total Miles
14.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about River Road West
River Road West

River Road West

River Road West follows the Rio Grande in the southwestern area of the Big Bend National Park backcountry. Along the trail, you will find various established backcountry camping sites. These sites do require reservations, so…
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Total Miles
30.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rivers and Ribeyes
Rivers and Ribeyes

Rivers and Ribeyes

This trail is a scenic side trip to the Texas Hill Country Tour, or the Texas Traverse. The roads are mostly graded dirt, but flank the cool waters of the river, making it a perfect…
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Total Miles
61.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Road 248
Road 248

Road 248

This is a dirt road that is only open to motor vehicle traffic from the 16th of March to the 14th of September. This trail offers access to some of the only remote backcountry campsites…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Rocky
Rocky

Rocky

This is an easy dirt/rock trail with no real obstacles that any vehicle can do (unless it is wet--then you would need 4-wheel drive). The trail meanders through the cedar trees in the middle of…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Saba Stroll
Saba Stroll

Saba Stroll

Cutting from Hwy 16 to Hwy 190 around the town of San Saba and over the San Saba River, this quick drive offers beautiful views of the Texas countryside. A long straight stretch through grazing…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Sagissor
Sagissor

Sagissor

Sagissor is a great trail for an experienced driver with a lifted vehicle and oversized tires. This trail has many 'Black' offshoots, but the main trail itself is moderate. Expect a steep turning trail, vehicles…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about School Bus #12
School Bus #12

School Bus #12

Trail #12 on K2 paper map. (BLUE - MODERATE) This is a popular moderate trail that can be run in either direction. One end begins with a loaf of rock to go up and over.…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Sierra Sky View
Sierra Sky View

Sierra Sky View

Drop in from either end and mind some of the tightness weaving through the trees, shelves, and v-notches, with plenty of opportunity to lose a fender or two (or actual body damage). Good eyes and…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Snoopy Falls to International Highway
Snoopy Falls to International Highway

Snoopy Falls to International Highway

This trail starts out pretty flat but quickly evolves into a dry creek bed that has several connecting trails off it. This 4x4 trail is short and should take less than an hour to complete…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
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
4 Moderate
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
3 Easy
Best Time
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
139.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Texas Traverse (Leg 1)
Texas Traverse (Leg 1)

Texas Traverse (Leg 1)

Because Texas has very little public land, what better way to check out most of it in one trip. Starting off with a piece of International history on the east edge of the route, then…
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Total Miles
378.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
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
304.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Texas Traverse (Leg 4)
Texas Traverse (Leg 4)

Texas Traverse (Leg 4)

As this leg of the traverse brings you into the hill country of Texas, you will encounter bump gates, water crossings, general stores and exclusive camping sites on private property right on the water. Water…
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Total Miles
158.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
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
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Summer, Fall, Spring
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
3.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
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
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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