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
Total Miles
102.8
Tech Rating
2
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
Texas Traverse (Leg 1)
Total Miles
360.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Phelps Road
This trail is 7.62 miles and travels into the 163,045 acre Sam Houston National Forest, which is surrounded by tall majestic pines and has multiple long gravel roads. These gravel roads are easy to traverse… Learn more about Phelps Road
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Chisholm Trail Byway
Total Miles
203
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Big Woods
Big Woods is an easy to traverse gravel/dirt road. It runs for about 8.5 miles in the Sam Houston National Forest. About halfway down, there's a nice hunters' camp that's part of the Sam Houston… Learn more about Big Woods
Total Miles
8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hog Alley
This trail is an easy crossover between one of the main park roads and other, more difficult trails. It ends at International Highway which is rated a 5 due to the drop-in but has a… Learn more about Hog Alley
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Rocky
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
North Peak
At just 0.3 miles in length this trail is more of an obstacle in itself. Most of the trail has a large erosion down the middle of it with will test the limits of just… Learn more about North Peak
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp
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
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… Learn more about Texas Traverse Bypass
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Su / Fa / Sp
FSR - 220
A short in & out route surrounded by beautiful pines, bring your tent or picnic baskets this route has plenty of places to pull over camp or just spend the day in the forest. Enjoy… Learn more about FSR - 220
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Big Creek Scenic Route
A peaceful gravel route running through the Sam Houston Nation Forest. Bring your camera, hiking shoes , mountain bike and enjoy the trails. The Big Creek Scenic Trail Head lies at the midway point of… Learn more about Big Creek Scenic Route
Total Miles
5.7
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