Old Maverick Road
An improved dirt road from Maverick Junction to Santa Elena Canyon. Ready for drivers and bikers alike!
Plan Around Old Maverick Road
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Old Maverick Road Details
This 14-mile improved dirt road runs between Maverick Junction and Santa Elena Canyon. Even though it is one of the better kept dirt roads in the park, a higher vehicle clearance is recommended. Old Maverick road is also very popular with mountain bikers looking for a fun and challenging ride. There are plenty of historic sites along the road including homes and a couple unmarked graves. The road runs along the Terlingua Creek and past the badlands through the western part of the park. Be careful because the washes can be dangerous after rain, but most vehicles can handle it with relative ease. If you are driving, expect it to take about one hour one-way and if you are biking plan for 1.5 - 2 hours one-way.
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Nearby Parks Around Old Maverick Road
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Old Maverick Road
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6.7 mi away
Lower Burro Mesa Pouroff
A 1.5 mile drive and 0.5 mile hike lead to a dry waterfall and amazing rock formations off this underrated side road.
7.0 mi away
Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive
30 mile drive that is designed to highlight the most scenic parts of the western side of the park.
7.0 mi away
Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive Overview
30 mile drive that is designed to highlight the most scenic parts of the western side of the park.
7.4 mi away
Chimneys Trail
4.8-mile moderate hike to the chimneys, one of the park's iconic structures complete with Native American rock art.
7.7 mi away
Sam Nail Ranch
Easy 0.3 mile hiking loop off of the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive that leads to the remnants of a ranch that is great for wildlife viewing and birdwatching.
