Merus Adventure Overlanding - EPIC Adventure!

Texas Overlanding. Merus Adventure Park. Lexus GX.
Is the best overlanding in Texas at Merus Adventure Park? Is it really just another off road park in Texas? We visited recently to explore for ourselves and in the process experienced the trails, challenges, camping and scenic beauty this park has to offer. Texas overlanding and off road enthusiasts (as well as mountain bikers and campers) will want to check out this video to see what all the fuss is about!
Merus Adventure Park is the newest attraction in Texas for outdoor enthusiasts who want a legitimate overlanding and off road experience, similar to what you might find in the American dessert southwest or Rocky Mountains. It's the newest off road park in Texas and they are one of the only places where you can actually drive off road in Palo Duro Canyon, the 2nd largest canyon in America behind the Grand Canyon. This makes Merus Adventure an incredibly rare gem in Texas - true overlanding within a 6 hour drive of Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth versus 12+ hours drive time to get to Big Bend, New Mexico or Colorado.
Chapters:
00:00 Merus Adventure Park
00:37 Merus VR4 Trail
05:15 Merus 101 Trail
11:20 Merus Boots Off Boondocking Campsite
12:30 Camping Chuck Box
15:09 Merus Salt Fork Creek Trail
16:38 Merus 101 Loop Back Trail
19:22 Merus Round About Trail
12:35 Merus 101 Drop In
22:30 Merus Camp Point Campsite
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For more information on Merus Adventure Park visit: merusadventure.com/
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Merus Adventure off road trails in this video:
VR4 North
Park Rd North
Park Rd West
Merus 101
Round About
Saltfork Creek Sec 4
101 Loop Back
Merus Adventure Campsites
Boots Off Camp
Camp Point
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[@kevinkollmansberger9229]

Thank you for labeling the trail you were on. My son and I spent a few days there feb ‘24 on an ‘08 tundra on 3” lift and 35’s. Great job

[@andyking4701]

Thx for great content!

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@hrvgim]

Awesome video

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

Thanks! Have you been out there?

[@Joe_Nasty]

Had a great time there a few weeks ago. Went with 7 ither rigs and stayed at Boots Off as well. We hit about 80% of the park and only left a handful of trails untouched. We are going back this weekend and welcoming the new year there with a slightly smaller group this time. We all got memberships for the remainder of this year and all of next year.

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

That’s awesome! I had a heck of a time and will be going back!

[@White_buffalo_4r]

We love it out there and have been several times and plan on many more trips out there.

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

It really is great - I look forward to going back… next time in my Jeep. Maybe I’ll run i to ya!

[@miggs.countrymusic]

I look forward to checking this place out! Heading back north east from San Antone, and excited to visit. I too will be solo, so don’t want to go do anything too crazy. Did you camp there?

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

Yes - check out my Merus camping options video. I stayed down in the canyon which was cool. Have you been yet?

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

These things do so good off road! We are in the Mojave desert

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

They r incredible off road!

[@davidburrus9813]

Your build sheet shows you have 265/65 R18 tires on OEM wheels. Question: does a full-size spare fit underneath? Thanks in advance, @TX:GX!

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

At 265/65 R18 with Falken Wildpeaks - yes it fits. Each tire in that size range has a different actual diameter so can only speak for the Falkens.

[@cmorris1611]

Great video, sir! I live in the DFW area but have wanted to get out to Merus for a while.

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

HIGHLY recommend it! Can’t wait to go back.

[@OverlandArtist]

Awesome vid, sir! I can't wait to make it out to Merus.

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

Thanks! I’ll be back in two weekends… looking forward to it!

[@White_buffalo_4r]

Sidewinder is one of my favorite trails out there

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

I didn't get to run that trail but the guys in the Lexus LX (in the video) had run it the day before and said they enjoyed it. What's it like? Will have to try it next time!

[@White_buffalo_4r]

@@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad That trail is tight and tests your breakover, entry and departure angles very well. nothing rocky though just hard pack dirt and loose dirt of course.

[@littledeel]

I love your content man, we need more LONG videos about over landing with the gx! I’ve watched them all already in just a few days bingeing

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

Thanks - great comment! There’s more on the way. Next up are two install videos and then in May I’m finishing the K Trail in OK. Keep an eye out and thanks for binging! There’s also more stories on our website at txgxoverland.com 😀😀😀

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

Just posted a review and installation of the ARB skid plates if you're interested! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn3Qd6ppmcmDkJo

[@dermotwallace5533]

@@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad It was an awesome video.

[@kellyshort]

@@dermotwallace5533 thanks - appreciate it! More on the way soon!

[@vegvisiroverland]

Very cool! Great video. I'm planning on heading out with a Jeep friend sometime in March or April. 3.5hrs from us in OKC isn't too bad.

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

About 5 for me… was still worth it! Thx for the comments!!

[@Baddeal]

I think I’m gonna try to go with my 22 rcsb f150 4x4. New to off-roading stuff and this isn’t too far from dfw. I think my stock height and 33s should be fine. Great video! Thank you.

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

VR4 has a lot of dips that might catch you on length. Tighten up that rear bumper and have fun!

[@quinnhardtke472]

I'll be going out there in a group trip at the end of November. Hopefully I'm able to do the green trails. I have a stock 2012 ram 1500 4x4 single cab short bed. I thought the green trails would be super easy but you seem to be getting close to scraping in some areas.

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

You should be good on the green trails (be smart, as long as it’s dry). The blue trails will depend on your rig setup.

[@spawn334]

Your video inspired me to give it a run a few weeks ago. We did almost all the greens and the Back 40 Short before getting too warm and deciding to climb out. All in a 2021 stock (with recovery hitch, which saved my bacon).

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

Very cool - glad you had a good and successful trip! Did you stay there overnight?

[@spawn334]

@@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad yessir. We stayed two nights up top..first night was crazy wind and second night was quite warm without the wind. To me, the real gem is the primitive camping and views

[@jg8250]

Awesome! I lived out in Amarillo for a couple of years and never knew about Merus, will definitely put it on my visit list. Question, did you fit some kind of aftermarket armor to protect the underside now that you removed some factory panels during the CBI covert install?

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

You don’t lose any coverage based on the CBI bumper install. I don’t have full protection underneath but need it (especially after getting high sided this weekend at Wolf Caves!) there are some companies that make them for the GX460.

[@AllPointsautoelectricAustin]

Great video! do you need to have a membership to get in?

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

Thanks! No you don’t - you get a day pass, multiple days pass, or annual membership. The day passes are only available for specific days so buy them online first.

[@WBrown999]

SUCH a good video!! I have a bone stock GX460. You think it could handle the green trails in this park? The website says stock vehicles should be okay, but your video report makes me pause. Thoughts? PS Love the channel!

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

Hey thanks really appreciate the comments! I think you should be fine on the green trails. AT tires would help but I think you’ll be fine if things are dry. Merus 101 should be good and fun - just recommend using low gear up and down in the drop in segment, a steep loose pitch. The greens on top of the canyon are no problem at all. With a stock GX460 you’ll mostly want to watch your approach angle so you don’t hit the low hanging front bumper and breakover to make sure you don’t scrape on your running boards. The first 50-75% of Round About will be fine - just watch for washouts. I would recommend Start up top and then go down Merus 101.

[@markkruzel7927]

Awesome video of this off road park. I'm a fellow GX owner. Are there any meet ups in DFW for GX.owners? Would love to get more plugged into the local groups.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Gx460 is great for off-road

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

Thanks for watching and commenting! There are several DFW and Texas based GX groups - most of them on Facebook. Try GXOR-TX or GXOR-NTX as a good starting point. There have been a few meetups but with Covid most regular meetups have been postponed. Hopefully that changes soon!!!

[@pillowpants69er]

I've read that when you lift the gx460, to get it to track right down the highways and give you the "effortless" drive that the gx460 is know for, you'll need to replace the upper control arms? Can you speak to this? I appreciate any insight you have. Thanks!

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

Depends on tire size and lift. I didn’t have to replace UCAs because my tires are under 33” and lift under 2.5”. Above 33” and/or above 2.5” lift and you may need new UCAs and a differential drop.

[@MrRayMitchum]

I may have missed it in the video somewhere, but what size tires are you running?

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

You didn’t miss it… they are 265/65/18’s. Here’s the full build sheet: txgxoverland.com/lexus-gx-overland-build/

[@glenmarshall4389]

More video of the trail, not of your face talking, please.