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Learn more about Landry's Landing
Landry's Landing

Landry's Landing

Landry's Landing, our newest access trail into the canyon, is named after Clint Landry, the man who designed and built many of the trails at Merus, and for the landing near the top of the…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Linda Gail
Linda Gail

Linda Gail

This trail is at Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area which is an off-road park. This is a great warm-up trail as the obstacles are not large and beginners can navigate. The park has this trail labeled…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lite Brite
Lite Brite

Lite Brite

Lite Brite is a double black-rated trail full of challenging obstacles. Rigs outfitted with at least 37 inch tires with some lift would be needed. This trail has incredibly steep climbs, deep v-notches, and sections…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lockhart to Luling via Backroads
Lockhart to Luling via Backroads

Lockhart to Luling via Backroads

This short trail consists of a mix of hard-packed gravel and dirt, with a few sections of pavement in between, making a nice drive from the Lockhart area to the Luling area. You will pass…
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Total Miles
30.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Lonesome Dove
Lonesome Dove

Lonesome Dove

Travel back to the days of the old west on Lonesome Dove. This trail is reminiscent of cowboys driving cattle through the challenge of Palo Duro Canyon from the last 1800's on the JA Ranch.…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lookout Trail
Lookout Trail

Lookout Trail

The Lookout Trail leads from Park Road North along a short peninsula between drop-offs into the canyon on either side. A short drive leads to a beautiful perch above the iconic Drop Zone entrance to…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Low Water Bridge on Lake Wright Patman
Low Water Bridge on Lake Wright Patman

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…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Matagorda Beach
Matagorda Beach

Matagorda Beach

Along the central Texas coastline is a rare treasure for The Lone Star State. An undeveloped barrier island split by the Colorado River, and shielding East Matagorda Bay. Along its length are marshes flush with…
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Total Miles
20.4
Tech Rating
4 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Merus 101
Merus 101

Merus 101

Merus 101 is a 4.5-mile trail that runs most of the length of Merus Adventure Park. Starting with a breathtaking drop into the canyon at the "Drop-In), Merus 101 winds its way through the geological…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mesa - 900
Mesa - 900

Mesa - 900

This is a well-maintained gravel road through the scenic LBJ Grasslands. There are no major obstacles or water crossings, but lots of campsites and photo ops. Find somewhere to pull off and have a picnic,…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Middle Earth
Middle Earth

Middle Earth

Middle Earth is an otherworldly journey to moderately difficult climbs and descents. There are fun stair steps that your vehicle will climb made of smooth rock that can hit just right on longer wheel-based vehicles…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Miller Access Trail
Miller Access Trail

Miller Access Trail

This is a short scenic drive on gravel that takes you through the Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland. There are some ponds in the area that can be accessed by using some offshoots. The trail…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mission Tejas Cut Through
Mission Tejas Cut Through

Mission Tejas Cut Through

On one end of the trail is Mission Tejas State Park. On the other end is a natural spring leading to the Big Slough Wilderness Area. If you're looking for a good route from the…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Winter
Learn more about Most Wanted
Most Wanted

Most Wanted

Most Wanted is rated a moderate Blue trail by the park. It is one-way only and starts at the somewhat hidden trail sign on the ranch road. There are 2 ways to run this trail--the…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mud Creek Road
Mud Creek Road

Mud Creek Road

This muddy lake access road is a key road to know for some remote hunting spots from the spurs running from this trail. Not only is it a great road for hunting, but anglers will…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Navasota Headwaters
Navasota Headwaters

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…
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Total Miles
107.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about No Name
No Name

No Name

This trail is full of bumps, dirt, crawling, off-camber, and everything in between. This 4x4 trail is short but will take an hour depending on group size & lines. There is plenty of off-camber action…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Bound
North Bound

North Bound

North Bound is an easier scenic way to explore the north side of Merus Adventure. This trail runs through creek beds and next to the canyon walls, weaving toward the back of the canyon. Trails…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North County Road
North County Road

North County Road

North County Road is one of only a few publicly accessible roads in the magnificent Terlingua Ranch Subdivision. Being a county road, it is fairly well-maintained and smooth with no need for 4WD or high…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Peak
North Peak

North Peak

At just 0.3 miles in length, this trail is more of an obstacle in itself. Most of the trail has large erosion down the middle that will test the limits of just about any suspension…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring
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