Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Sunset Valley, Texas
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
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
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… Learn more about Texas Hill Country Tour
Total Miles
133
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
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… Learn more about Rivers and Ribeyes
Total Miles
58.9
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… Learn more about Cherokee Creek
Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Double Ford
Step off the beaten path and explore the area flanking the Colorado River between San Saba and Goldthwaite. Starting near Hwy 190 in Lometa, this trail begins with a short dirt stretch and then transitions… Learn more about Double Ford
Total Miles
20.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Saba Stroll
Cutting from Hwy 16 to Hwy 190 around the town of San Saba and over the San Saba River, this quick drive offers beautiful views of the Texas countryside. A long straight stretch through grazing… Learn more about Saba Stroll
Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Goldthwaite Gallop
Beginning just south of the town of Goldthwaite, the trail begins at Ranch Road 3023 off of Hwy 16. A few miles of paved road abruptly ends and becomes a dirt road leading south towards… Learn more about Goldthwaite Gallop
Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Priddy Windmills
Take a quick detour off of Hwy 16 to stroll through the Flat Top wind farm between Goldthwaite and Priddy. With a total of 100 wind turbines, this site can produce up to 200 megawatts… Learn more about Priddy Windmills
Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
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… Learn more about Texas Traverse (Leg 4)
Total Miles
150.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Honey Creek Trail #14
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.… Learn more about Devils Draw #7
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. Learn more about Easter Eggs #16
Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
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)