Off-Road Trails in Texas

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Learn more about Old Ore Road
Old Ore Road

Old Ore Road

Old Ore Road is located within the remote wilderness of Big Bend National Park. Old Ore is one of the only trails (if not the only) within Big Bend where cell service is somewhat available,…
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Total Miles
25.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about On Any Sunday
On Any Sunday

On Any Sunday

This trail is a very scenic trail with mud obstacles, hill climbs, a few areas of articulation, some loose rocks, and sharp turns. This trail is rated for intermediate riders, as a beginner this trail…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Overloop Bluff
Overloop Bluff

Overloop Bluff

Overlook Bluff Road is a maintained forest service road that runs up a steep incline to a beautiful lookout with some dispersed camping. The views are exceptional but there is a lot of traffic in…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Padre Island National Seashore
Padre Island National Seashore

Padre Island National Seashore

From the clear blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the expansive flats of the Laguna Madre, this undeveloped barrier island beach is not to be missed. The beachfront trail runs from the Park's…
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Total Miles
61.2
Tech Rating
4 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Paint Gap Road
Paint Gap Road

Paint Gap Road

This is a trail off of Maverick Road (one of the main roads going through Big Bend National Park). You begin on gravel for the first portion of the trail. About halfway through you enter…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Park Road West
Park Road West

Park Road West

This trail leads you down the western edge of the Merus Adventure property line and allows access to the Merus 101, which is the main canyon trail. Any high-clearance stock 4WD SUV or truck will…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Penthouse
Penthouse

Penthouse

Penthouse is a level 4 trail that climbs the southwest side of Wild Cat Mountain. The base is an easy climb on loose rock, with two sets of rock ledges to work over: one in…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Phelps Road
Phelps Road

Phelps Road

This trail 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. Have your camera ready to…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pine Canyon Road
Pine Canyon Road

Pine Canyon Road

Pine Canyon Road is an out-and-back route accessing the Pine Canyon Trail in Big Bend National Park. Characteristics include loose and chunky rock, rolling hills, blind corners and dry bed water crossings. There are five…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Pine Hill Run
Pine Hill Run

Pine Hill Run

Pine Hill Run is a fun ride that is well-suited for beginner and intermediate riders. If you are a beginner make sure that you can handle very steep angles. On this trail, you will come…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Pinto Canyon Road
Pinto Canyon Road

Pinto Canyon Road

Pinto Canyon Road is a mostly graded dirt road suitable for almost all vehicles, but even for the serious off-road driver, the scenery makes it worth it. Pinto Canyon Road starts where the pavement of…
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Total Miles
21.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Priddy Windmills
Priddy Windmills

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…
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Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Red Hollow Run
Red Hollow Run

Red Hollow Run

A Nice Mix of Gravel & Red Dirt Roads. If It Rains The Roads Get Interesting. Best to drive when its dry to avoid rutting up the roads for local residents that use these roads…
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Total Miles
14.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Regency Bridge (CR 433)
Regency Bridge (CR 433)

Regency Bridge (CR 433)

This is an easy gravel road that runs from FM 574 to FM 500. It's close to Goldthwaite, Brownwood, and San Saba, Texas. What makes the trail worth driving is the Regency Bridge which crosses…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ridgeline
Ridgeline

Ridgeline

Wide enough for a full-size 4WD vehicle. The terrain is mostly dirt and can have quite a few mud spots or puddles in the rainy season. This trail is marked as a 3 on a…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about River Road East
River Road East

River Road East

The River Road East Trail runs east to west through Big Bend National Park in Texas. After heavy rain, it's very likely the gate will be closed at the west end of this trail. This…
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Total Miles
14.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about River Road West
River Road West

River Road West

River Road West follows the Rio Grande in the southwestern area of the Big Bend National Park backcountry. Along the trail, you will find various established backcountry camping sites. These sites do require reservations, so…
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Total Miles
30.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rivers and Ribeyes
Rivers and Ribeyes

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
61.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Road 248
Road 248

Road 248

This is a dirt road that is only open to motor vehicle traffic from the 16th of March to the 14th of September. This trail offers access to some of the only remote backcountry campsites…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Rocky
Rocky

Rocky

This is an easy dirt/rock trail with no real obstacles. Any type of vehicle can ride this trail, unless it is wet--then you would need 4-wheel drive. The trail meanders through cedar trees in the…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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