Old Maverick Road

3.3/5 (7 reviews)
Old Maverick Road provides an off-road alternative in lieu of the paved Ross Maxwell Scenic Highway, for those traveling between the Santa Elena Canyon and the western park entrance. The 14-washboard road provides quite the ride along the majority of the route but is easily accessible by all vehicl... Read More
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Highlights of Old Maverick Road

Camping Category Icon Camping
Desert Category Icon Desert
Highest Elevation
2749 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Old Maverick Road
Nearest Town
Terlingua
Nearest Services
Terlingua
Management Agency
Big Bend National Park
District
Intermountain Region

Overview

Old Maverick Road provides an off-road alternative in lieu of the paved Ross Maxwell Scenic Highway, for those traveling between the Santa Elena Canyon and the western park entrance. The 14-washboard road provides quite the ride along the majority of the route but is easily accessible by all vehicle types. Note however that the road may become impassable after heavy rainstorms due to flooding. Be sure to take in the scenic views of the Terlingua Creek all along the route when you visit Big Bend National park and want to take the path less traveled.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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6 Waypoints
20 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
7 Community Reviews
1 Video
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