Trail Routes

[Veggie Man]

So, living in North Texas means that there are not that many actual trails that can be explored like there are in other parts of the country. At least none that I found. With that said, would paved back-roads be considered as acceptable for exploration? I have been on some scenic drives and would like to share more of them as I go out and look for new camping spots but do not want to feel like a "poser" or like I am not fully committed to the lifestyle. Many dirt and gravel roads in Texas are private lands and we shoot trespassers on site around here.

 

[MBroenkow]

Paved roads are a 100% acceptable form of exploration!

If its new to you its still exploring, regardless of road surface. Its just like your vehicle, 'run what you brung'. Go places you can and to what's available to you. This is about going places- and new places that are out doors that are different from your everyday life, so I dont think it always matters how hard it is to get there.

 

[Veggie Man]

Thanks for that. I really want I get off the beaten path but it's challenging. I'll have to post some scenic backroad drives soon.


"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how."
-Nietzsche

 

[fstfrd00]

Eventually I want to get farther north, near the Red River, but for now I am constrained to west Texas hunting, state park camping (running water / electricity). Let us know if you find other interesting routes in the area.

 

[Veggie Man]

Eventually I want to get farther north, near the Red River, but for now I am constrained to west Texas hunting, state park camping (running water / electricity). Let us know if you find other interesting routes in the area.

I certainly will. Now that I have used Michael's tutorial on using Google Earth to create routes I am going to have to play with a few. I will share what I learn.

 

[MBroenkow]

Another cool tool for routes is Scribble Maps!: https://www.scribblemaps.com/
It allows you to draw a route over Google Maps and then export it to your GPS device.

 

[Veggie Man]

I'll have to check that out. My laptop is touchscreen so it may be pretty easy.


"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how."
-Nietzsche

 

[fstfrd00]

I'm going to check out scribble maps!

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[Ryan Hitchcock]

So, living in North Texas means that there are not that many actual trails that can be explored like there are in other parts of the country. At least none that I found. With that said, would paved back-roads be considered as acceptable for exploration? I have been on some scenic drives and would like to share more of them as I go out and look for new camping spots but do not want to feel like a "poser" or like I am not fully committed to the lifestyle. Many dirt and gravel roads in Texas are private lands and we shoot trespassers on site around here.

If your on FaceBook check out the group "Texas Overland" the members have put together a great resource of .KMZ files that you can Download. The members are also a great resource of info as well.

 

[Veggie Man]

If your on FaceBook check out the group "Texas Overland" the members have put together a great resource of .KMZ files that you can Download. The members are also a great resource of info as well.

That is good to know. I will look into that.

 

[ZetRocks]

That is good to know. I will look into that.

I've been listening to the Overland Round Table Podcast and they had a pretty good one on Texas overland routes. One of the guys on there spoke of Sabine as a neat place to explore. Looking at it on Google maps, it appears there are a lot of forest service roads going through out the forest. Some look like two tracks. This might be something I check out soon. You might look into it as well, if you haven't already?

 

[Veggie Man]

I've been listening to the Overland Round Table Podcast and they had a pretty good one on Texas overland routes. One of the guys on there spoke of Sabine as a neat place to explore. Looking at it on Google maps, it appears there are a lot of forest service roads going through out the forest. Some look like two tracks. This might be something I check out soon. You might look into it as well, if you haven't already?

I have not had the chance yet. I may need to make a road trip soon to check this out. Do you have a link to the podcast?

 

[ZetRocks]

I have not had the chance yet. I may need to make a road trip soon to check this out. Do you have a link to the podcast?

Sure, it's:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/overland-roundtable-overland-travel-in-jeep-toyota/id988440891?mt=2&i=1000370332932

They have some good discussion topics.


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[Veggie Man]

Thanks!