Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Abilene, Texas

Breckenridge Byway

This dirt route takes you through the North Texas countryside on mostly dirt roads. Depending on the time of year, there are water crossings and washed-out areas to be cautious of. Lake Daniel is a…
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Total Miles
51.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Priddy Windmills

Take a quick detour off of Hwy 16 to stroll through the Flat Top wind farm between Goldthwaite and Priddy. With a total of 100 wind turbines, this site can produce up to 200 megawatts…
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Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Goldthwaite Gallop

Beginning just south of the town of Goldthwaite, the trail begins at Ranch Road 3023 off of Hwy 16. A few miles of paved road abruptly ends and becomes a dirt road leading south towards…
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Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Double Ford

Step off the beaten path and explore the area flanking the Colorado River between San Saba and Goldthwaite. Starting near Hwy 190 in Lometa, this trail begins with a short dirt stretch and then transitions…
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Total Miles
20.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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
10.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

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
203
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi