Beginner Off-Road Trails Near East Mountain, Texas
Trail to the Sulphur River
This gravel road starts at the Hwy 67 and Hwy 8 intersection. It is just past the Hwy 8 turn if your coming from Maud Texas. You will cross the railroad tracks and follow the… Learn more about Trail to the Sulphur River
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Low Water Bridge on Lake Wright Patman
This route starts off of Hwy 67 just west of Texarkana and goes to the low water bridge that crosses part of Wright Patman Lake. There are plenty of areas to fish. Bring a kayak… Learn more about Low Water Bridge on Lake Wright Patman
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Texas Traverse (Leg 1)
Total Miles
360.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Davy Crockett National Forest Route
This route is 42 miles of gravel roads that are linked together and span the entire length of the Davy Crockett National Forest from North to South. The road's terrain varies greatly from soft gravel,… Learn more about Davy Crockett National Forest Route
Total Miles
40.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Su / Fa / Sp
Follow the Red River
This 30-mile route follows along the Northside of the Red River. This East to West route is almost completely gravel roads. The roads are maintained but can be nasty after or during rains. Although you… Learn more about Follow the Red River
Total Miles
28.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Boggy Creek Monster Trail
This is a maintained gravel road in Mercer Bayou Wildlife Area. Mercer Bayou is a gut located just 18.4 miles from Texarkana, in Miller County, in the state of Arkansas, United States, near Jonesville, AR.… Learn more about Boggy Creek Monster Trail
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Dead End Barrel
This trail has a bit of asphalt, dirt, and gravel. It goes to a cemetery and dead-ends at an oil structure. This trail is north of Ivan Lake and northwest of Williams Lake. You will… Learn more about The Dead End Barrel
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Texas Traverse (Leg 2)
Total Miles
289.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Ivan Lake Trail
This gravel road passes through the Ivan Lake area. There are a few primitive camping spots (permit required), a beautiful fishing lake, and restrooms. This trail exits the park area and heads Northwest towards Arkansas.… Learn more about Ivan Lake Trail
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pond Creek North Side Route
Maintained gravel road in the Pond Creek Wildlife Management Area. Check out this site for rules and regulations. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/pond_creek/. A permit can be obtained online or in box at entry gates. It must be signed… Learn more about Pond Creek North Side Route
Total Miles
16.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Graham Road
Graham Road is just a beautiful easy drive in the forest. Surrounded by towering pines and rays or sunshine shooting through the trees. The roads very easy with no difficulties at all, primarily gravel with… Learn more about Graham Road
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area
This trail starts at the entry of Bodcau WMA and ends at HWY 371. It stops at an offshoot to a boat ramp with a view of big cypress trees and Bodcau creek. There is… Learn more about Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pond Creek West Side Route
These are gravel roads that are maintained and lead you to a dirt launch ramp at the river. Roads can be sloppy when wet. The boat ramp can be muddy when wet. A permit is… Learn more about Pond Creek West Side Route
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pond Creek East Side Route
This route in Pond Creek Wildlife Refuge Area takes you to the river and dead ends. There are some camping areas along the route. You must obtain a permit online or at the entry gate.… Learn more about Pond Creek East Side Route
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bell Lake Access
Pond Creek Wildlife Refuge and Bell Lake Access are maintained gravel roads. Roads can be sloppy when wet. Roads dead-end at gates and you have a tight turn around to backtrack. A permit is required… Learn more about Bell Lake Access
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tower Ends at Private Fishing Club
Gravel Road that goes by a cell tower, lots of fields, and ends at a private fishing club where you will have to turn around. After turning around and backtracking, if you turn right eventually,… Learn more about Tower Ends at Private Fishing Club
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bois d'Ark Trail back to Interstate 30
This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and… Learn more about Bois d'Ark Trail back to Interstate 30
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc WMA
This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and… Learn more about Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc WMA
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bois D'Ark WMA from HWY 67
This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and… Learn more about Bois D'Ark WMA from HWY 67
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
50240 - Tree Valley Trail
This road is a simple two-track and graded dirt road which has no difficult features to traverse. This trail ends at several campsites no matter what road you take. There are several very pretty valleys… Learn more about 50240 - Tree Valley Trail
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bois d'Ark Arkansas Spillway & Dam
This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and… Learn more about Bois d'Ark Arkansas Spillway & Dam
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hidden Camp Trail
This trail takes you down to several areas where you can camp and hike to Presbyterian Falls on the Mountain Fork River. The trail does not have many hazards till you reach the end. The… Learn more about Hidden Camp Trail
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
To Bois d'Ark Lake Finger Point Landing
This track takes you to Finger Point Landing on Bois d'Ark Lake in Arkansas. This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber… Learn more about To Bois d'Ark Lake Finger Point Landing
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Fish Fry Creek Road
This beautiful trail takes you down to the Mountain Fork River edge. This is one of the few trails in the area that you can actually descend all the way to the water and camp… Learn more about Fish Fry Creek Road
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi
815 Road, Kisatchie NF
This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in… Learn more about 815 Road, Kisatchie NF
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Kisatchie NF Spur Trail
This is a very short off-shoot road to a timber logging area. The end of the road is secluded, away from the main road and the perfect stop for lunch or a hideaway campsite away… Learn more about Kisatchie NF Spur Trail
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA Auto Route
Well maintained gravel roads travel through a beautiful landscape. The Grandview Prairie Auto Tour is a 10-mile route with 10 stops. Enjoy the drive along these gravel roads while learning about the area as you… Learn more about Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA Auto Route
Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
829 Road, Kisatchie NF
This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in… Learn more about 829 Road, Kisatchie NF
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 1 - Falcon Bottoms Back Roads
This 106-mile scenic drive through the headwaters of the Navasota River will take you past multiple historic cemeteries, and offers different levels of camp amenities at Navarro Mills Lake. The Texas wildflower bloom in the… Learn more about Navasota Headwaters