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
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
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
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
Navasota Headwaters
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
Glover River Camp Route
This trail links a few different forest roads together to end at an amazing open camp area with room for several rigs and easy access to the glover river. It has several small water crossings… Learn more about Glover River Camp Route
Total Miles
17.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Wi / Su
Cedar Creek Trail
This trail is a dirt/gravel road that is well maintained. There are several low water crossing along this trail with 3' to 8' of water to cross and all with concrete drive-throughs. The gravel road… Learn more about Cedar Creek Trail
Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi
Shell Rock Road
This road is mostly rock/shale/gravel Forest Service Road. It is a rough rocky road with deep shoulder drop-offs from 3' to 30' in some areas. There is Shell Rock creek that runs along it. The… Learn more about Shell Rock Road
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3
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
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
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
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
Rattlesnake Bluff
This trail is mostly dirt with some rocks. There are a lot of low spots, typically with 6-12" of water. All of the water holes have rock bottoms. The first section of the road is… Learn more about Rattlesnake Bluff
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3
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
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
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
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