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FM 149: Montgomery to Anderson, Sam Houston National Forest, Texas
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FM 149: Montgomery to Anderson

FM 149 · Montgomery → Anderson

Leisurely27 mi35 min1,000 ft climbHigh point ≈ 400 ftOne way
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The drive

FM 149 is the old country road from Montgomery, one of the oldest towns in Texas and the self-styled birthplace of the Lone Star flag, to Anderson in Grimes County. It passes west of Lake Conroe and runs into the southern edge of Sam Houston National Forest, where the pines close in and the road starts to swing west.

The forest stretch toward Richards has the best of it: long sweepers through tall pines, and a few bends that are sharper than they look. Past Richards the trees open onto hilly farmland and pasture, which in spring is full of bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush.

The drive ends in Anderson, the Grimes County seat, where the 1891 courthouse stands on a hill above town. Anderson is also home to Fanthorp Inn, an 1834 stagecoach inn that is now a Texas Historical Commission site. The turn for FM 1375, another forest road, comes about nine miles in.

Along the way

  1. Montgomery
  2. Richards
  3. Anderson
Elevation
1,000 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 400 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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Good to know

  • Some curves are deceptively sharp, especially around Richards; don't let the long sweepers set your speed.
  • The pavement is smoother in Montgomery County and rougher once you cross into Grimes County.
  • It's a popular motorcycle road on weekends, so expect riders in both directions.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check TxDOT DriveTexas.

Questions about this drive

How long is FM 149 from Montgomery to Anderson?

FM 149 from Montgomery to Anderson is 27.4 miles and takes about 35 minutes without stops.

Is FM 149 a good motorcycle road?

It's one of the better-known rides north of Houston: long sweepers through Sam Houston National Forest and a few deceptively sharp curves, with rougher pavement in Grimes County.

When are the bluebonnets out on FM 149?

In spring, when the open fields between Richards and Anderson fill with bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush.

What is there to see in Anderson, Texas?

Anderson, at the end of FM 149, has the 1891 Grimes County Courthouse on its hill and Fanthorp Inn, an 1834 stagecoach inn run as a state historic site.

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