Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Hill Country Village, Texas

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
133
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

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…
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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…
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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…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp

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
58.9
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…
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Total Miles
203
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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
150.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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
14.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Honey Creek Trail #14

Trail #14 on K2 paper map. Honey Creek Trail is an easy road for the stock vehicle. It is a scenic access to more difficult areas, and can be run either direction. Starting near the…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Devils Draw #7

Trail #7 on K2 paper map. This section is a sandy road with deep wash-outs from erosion, and a few rocky spots. You can run it in either direction, and gain access to many trailheads.…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Easter Eggs #16

Trail #16 on the K2 paper map. Easy road, but rocky and rough with monster size rocks. Access to Cyclops, Bluebonnet Gang and King of the Hill area. Easter Eggs can be traveled either direction.
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa