Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Sulphur Springs, Texas

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Shocker

This fun trail is considered the beginning of the singletrack as it starts at the Motorcycle Trailhead. This trail is very flowy with short steep grades and loose rocks. There are many tight areas for…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Main Road

Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Primary park access road that passes the office, main pavilion, bathrooms, and campsites. Bumpy with loose rocks and sandy dirt. Can accommodate trailers…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp / Wi

Short Blast

This short, intermediate trail takes you through a pine forest, squeezing through tight trees.
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

10 Mile

This flowy trail marked by green arrows is a good way to traverse the park if you need to connect the southeast side to the northeast side quickly. The trail is mostly smooth with a…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi

Jimmy's Revenge

This East Texas singletrack cuts through a dense forest of pines and hardwoods on a primarily dirt surface. Riders will encounter frequent exposed roots and occasional patches of rock that add technical character without raising…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Linda Gail

Linda Gail ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 3/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Scenic and beginner-friendly trail with multiple rocky creek crossings. Off-camber sections and small rocky obstacles present learning opportunities without big risks.…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

We Show

We Show ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Very tight, short trail designed for short wheelbase rigs. Not recommended for full-size rigs due to sharp turns and narrow lines.…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Sunday Cruise Bypass

Sunday Cruise Bypass ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 3/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Loose rocks, dirt, and clay; tight canyon-style walls and a water crossing. Steep inclines and declines, but no major ledges.…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su / Wi

Mad Max

This East Texas singletrack cuts through a dense forest of pines and hardwoods on a primarily dirt surface. Riders will encounter frequent exposed roots and occasional patches of rock that add technical character without raising…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Too Easy

This is a short connector from "Creek Trail" to "Something Else".
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Southwest Main Road

Southwest Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose dirt and rocks, wide enough for large rigs and trailers. Connects to Old Camp and other trails. Gets rougher after bathrooms,…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa / Su

Southeast Main Road

Southeast Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose dirt and rocks, wide enough for large rigs and trailers, mild bumps. Connects to multiple trails and pavilions. Not technical, serves…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Old Camp Road

Old Camp Road ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose rocks, bumpy with some tight areas, connects to Old Camp campsite. Not recommended for full-size trailers past certain points, but fine…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

The Pope

This East Texas singletrack cuts through a dense forest of pines and hardwoods on a primarily dirt surface. Riders will encounter frequent exposed roots and occasional patches of rock that add technical character without raising…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

North Wade Road

Beginning as a narrow and winding route through a dense forest, the trail quickly does not seem to be used frequently. Early in the journey, you will cross a bridge situated beside an old railway…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bumpass Road

This narrow, off-road gravel trail winds through a humid, almost subtropical landscape of expansive green pastures and shaded woodland. Trees grow close to the roadside, with drainage channels helping manage runoff, and a large, striking…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Hendrix Access Road

This well-maintained gravel trail winds through a scenic mix of open pastures, lightly wooded areas, and rural cattle ranches, offering a smooth and accessible drive suitable for any vehicle. Along the route, an old bridge…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bringham Road

This gravel route traverses open green fields with few trees, featuring a generally maintained road surface that includes small rocky sections and sandy stretches, neither of which pose a significant challenge. The further you travel,…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Old Tenmile Creek

The Tenmile Creek Trail offers a mix of rocky and clayey terrain with limestone banks. Watch for boulder fields, loose climbs, and water crossings. The trail runs through gently rolling prairies and wooded creek banks,…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Ouachita National Forest Access Road

This scenic off-road route follows a well-maintained gravel surface that is typically wide yet tapers to narrower sections at times. You will notice drainage ditches running along its edges, and during April there is considerable…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi

Platter Flats Campground Access Road

Set in an agricultural region, this off-road route offers a pleasant and scenic drive along a well-maintained gravel road, with occasional stretches of worn pavement and minor corrugation. The trail winds through green pastures, open…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Trail to the Sulphur River

This gravel road starts at the Highway 67 and Highway 8 intersection. It is just past the Highway 8 turn if you're coming from Maud, Texas. You will cross the railroad tracks and follow the…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

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…
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Total Miles
16.7
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…
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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…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

52420

This route commences with a rocky, off-camber descent toward a low-level water crossing, after which the path narrows and becomes increasingly rugged, requiring slow travel in low gear. Water damage has significantly eroded the surface,…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp

Anderson Trail

This scenic off-road route, known as the Anderson Trail, serves as a primary connector between higher and lower trails in the region. Although it is predominantly well-maintained gravel, a handful of rocky sections and muddy…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

53250

This off-road trail winds through a dense forest, revealing a narrow track that shows signs of limited upkeep, particularly through overgrowth and numerous muddy, rock-bottomed holes often present during April. Several off-camber stretches and areas…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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…
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Total Miles
28.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Wildlife Drive

This is a fun, easy trail with flatland views on the east side of the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. It also has a water crossing that is drivable when the water is shallow. At the…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

ATV Trails Near Sulphur Springs, Texas

Main Road

Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Primary park access road that passes the office, main pavilion, bathrooms, and campsites. Bumpy with loose rocks and sandy dirt. Can accommodate trailers…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp / Wi

Linda Gail

Linda Gail ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 3/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Scenic and beginner-friendly trail with multiple rocky creek crossings. Off-camber sections and small rocky obstacles present learning opportunities without big risks.…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

We Show

We Show ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Very tight, short trail designed for short wheelbase rigs. Not recommended for full-size rigs due to sharp turns and narrow lines.…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Sunday Cruise Bypass

Sunday Cruise Bypass ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 3/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Loose rocks, dirt, and clay; tight canyon-style walls and a water crossing. Steep inclines and declines, but no major ledges.…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su / Wi

Southwest Main Road

Southwest Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose dirt and rocks, wide enough for large rigs and trailers. Connects to Old Camp and other trails. Gets rougher after bathrooms,…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa / Su

Southeast Main Road

Southeast Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose dirt and rocks, wide enough for large rigs and trailers, mild bumps. Connects to multiple trails and pavilions. Not technical, serves…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Sulphur Springs, Texas

Main Road

Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Primary park access road that passes the office, main pavilion, bathrooms, and campsites. Bumpy with loose rocks and sandy dirt. Can accommodate trailers…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp / Wi

Linda Gail

Linda Gail ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 3/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Scenic and beginner-friendly trail with multiple rocky creek crossings. Off-camber sections and small rocky obstacles present learning opportunities without big risks.…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

We Show

We Show ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Very tight, short trail designed for short wheelbase rigs. Not recommended for full-size rigs due to sharp turns and narrow lines.…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Sunday Cruise Bypass

Sunday Cruise Bypass ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 3/10 ** Detailed Notes ** Loose rocks, dirt, and clay; tight canyon-style walls and a water crossing. Steep inclines and declines, but no major ledges.…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su / Wi

Southwest Main Road

Southwest Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose dirt and rocks, wide enough for large rigs and trailers. Connects to Old Camp and other trails. Gets rougher after bathrooms,…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa / Su

Southeast Main Road

Southeast Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose dirt and rocks, wide enough for large rigs and trailers, mild bumps. Connects to multiple trails and pavilions. Not technical, serves…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa