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      The Sam Houston National Forest offers 85 miles of multiple-use trails designated and developed for hiking, biking, horses, and registered Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs). Offering a variety of unique riding conditions, the multiple-use trail in the Sam Houston is the only trail open to OHVs in the National Forests in Texas. To promote sustainable and safe riding opportunities, trails are closed when conditions such as soil moisture could lead to trail damage. Before visiting, please call the Ranger’s Office at 936-344-6205 or 888-361-6908 and select option 2 for trail status.

      The west side multi-use trail allows motorized, hiking, equestrian, and cycling. It's managed use is multi, but it's designed use is motorized. There are long stretches of soft tread from motorized use that can be challenging on a xc mountain bike. Fat bikes may be more appropriate.
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      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      208 OHV Staging Area google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 5

      Region Status
      Caution as of Sep 14, 2023

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      6
      Trails Mountain Bike
      5
      Trails Horse
      5
      Trails Hike
      6
      Trails Trail Running
      6
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      5
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      5
      Total Distance
      44 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      17 miles
      Total Descent
      1,499 ft
      Total Vertical
      182 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      401 ft
      Reports
      2
      Photos
      1
      Ridden Counter
      38

      Popular Sam Houston Nat'l Forest West Side Multi-Use Trail Trails

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Photos of Sam Houston Nat'l Forest West Side Multi-Use Trail Mountain Bike

      trail: West Green
      314 |
      May 2, 2020 @ 5:16pm
      May 2, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

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      NW-Blue Extention
      Jul 8, 2020 @ 6:31am
      Jul 8, 2020
      VariableTrail was a little wet and overgrown....nakedshoe

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      sarahpipkinwishlistregionactivity #55523874
      Jul 12, 2024 @ 9:22am
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      colincsmwishlisttrailactivity #51642565 and 3 more
      Apr 24, 2024 @ 4:08pm
      Apr 24, 2024
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      Apr 24, 2024 @ 4:06pm
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      Kevinvanlaar22wishlistregionactivity #49815381
      Mar 8, 2024 @ 8:42am
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      christianrxdwishlistregionactivity #46881414
      Dec 2, 2023 @ 11:57am
      Dec 2, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      IkearattrailWest RedThank you! I was seriously considering driving...
      Apr 28, 2018 @ 11:07pm
      Apr 28, 2018
      IkearattrailWest RedThank you! I was seriously considering driving...
      Apr 28, 2018 @ 11:03pm
      Apr 28, 2018
      turbine50reportNW-Blue ExtentionStill closed. It appears nature has began...
      Apr 13, 2018 @ 12:03pm
      Apr 13, 2018
      turbine50trailWest Red100% ATV trail. Deep, loose sand. Not...
      Apr 13, 2018 @ 11:56am
      Apr 13, 2018

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike541 miles1,325 ft16 miles174 ft
      #8,616#3,6321247
      Horse541 miles1,325 ft16 miles174 ft
      #688#4871
      Hike644 miles1,499 ft17 miles180 ft
      #7,576#3,48224
      Trail Running644 miles1,499 ft17 miles180 ft
      #7,570#3,4682
      Dirtbike/Moto541 miles1,325 ft16 miles174 ft
      #182#121111
      ATV/ORV/OHV541 miles1,325 ft16 miles174 ft
      #83#471
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