Joseph Frankl reviewed Possum Kingdom Hike and Bike Trail Phase I and II

about 1 month ago

Very well maintained, has some elevation changes, and bucolic views. The wildlflowers are coming in strong now. There are another 4-5 miles of trail that could be incorporated into this hike. Only downsides are the signage is a bit confusing (I got turned around once) and it is never truly isolated.

Joseph Frankl completed Possum Kingdom Hike and Bike Trail Phase I and II

about 1 month ago

Joseph Frankl saved North Shore Trail

about 1 month ago

Joseph Frankl saved Possum Kingdom Hike and Bike Trail Phase I and II

about 1 month ago

Joseph Frankl reviewed Mountain Trail to Lake Carlton and Lake Wayne Wallace

about 1 month ago

I did the "out" portion and continued on Cattail Pond Trail and several other trails to the east to make a 10-12 mile loop. It was a cloudless spring day and the wildflowers were in bloom. There was steam coming off the lakes when I started at 8 am. Canada geese were swimming on the water. The elevation gain is not difficult and views from the top are quite good. This was worth the drive from Dallas

Joseph Frankl completed Mountain Trail to Lake Carlton and Lake Wayne Wallace

about 1 month ago

Joseph Frankl completed Erwin Park Trail

3 months ago

Joseph Frankl reviewed Lindsey Park Trail

3 months ago

Joseph Frankl completed Lindsey Park Trail

3 months ago

Joseph Frankl reviewed Horse Thief Spring Trail

3 months ago

Nice an isolated, but the trail rarely breaks through the trees to afford good views. The West side is tough to follow briefly. I went off the trail and just directed myself in the right general directiong using a GPS and the AllTrails app. It is easy bush-wacking and I eventually crossed over the real trail. I did not see anyone on the Horsethief trail, but there were several parties on the OT.

Joseph Frankl completed Horse Thief Spring Trail

3 months ago

Joseph Frankl completed 4 - C National Recreation Hiking Trail

3 months ago

Joseph Frankl completed Cross Timbers Hiking Trail

3 months ago

Joseph Frankl reviewed Knob Hill Trail

4 months ago

This is a 3 star trail that gets an extra star for being in the Metroplex. I walked it when it was "closed." However, it was passable with ankle-high boots. There were several very muddy sections and areas with ~5 inches or so of water. It gets remote enough to let civilization fall away, a major plus for me. The terrain is overall peaceful and pretty. I saw a number of animal tracks, but no land animals except squirrels. There were a variety of birds. There were no biting bugs on the February day I walked it, although it clearly will be their type of environment in a few months. There is an additional ~3 mile loop at the northeast extent of the trail that I did not walk. The real downside to the trail is the significant trash around it.

Joseph Frankl completed Knob Hill Trail

4 months ago

Joseph Frankl reviewed Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway

4 months ago

Joseph Frankl completed Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway

4 months ago

Joseph Frankl reviewed Eagle Mountain Lake Park Trail

6 months ago

Joseph Frankl completed Eagle Mountain Lake Park Trail

6 months ago

Joseph Frankl reviewed Red Trail

6 months ago

Joseph Frankl reviewed South Rim and Boundary Loop

6 months ago

I hiked this on a cloudy December day. It was secluded, quiet, and peaceful. There are some nice views from overlooks along the South Rim trail. Much of the rest of the scenery is somewhat monotonous. I encountered a few deer, birds of prey, and a family of hogs. Portions of the Boundary Loop are muddy and require hiking boots. Most of the elevation change is along the Boundary Loop. Trail marking is overall very good. The whole walk took around 4 hours.

Joseph Frankl completed South Rim and Boundary Loop

6 months ago

Joseph Frankl reviewed Cedar Break Outer Loop

6 months ago

Joseph Frankl completed Cedar Brake Outer Loop

6 months ago

Joseph Frankl reviewed Blue Trail

7 months ago

Joseph Frankl completed LBJ Grasslands Red Trail

7 months ago

Joseph Frankl added To do

7 months ago

Joseph Frankl completed Cedar Brake Trail

8 months ago

Joseph Frankl completed Charons Garden Mountains Trail

8 months ago

Joseph Frankl reviewed Elk Mountain Trail

8 months ago

It's a short gentle climb that is easy to combine with the longer Charon's Garden trail. The scenery along the mountain and at the top is nice. The views are ok at the top. There are areas where the trail is a bit difficult to follow because of criss-crossing side trails.

Joseph Frankl completed Elk Mountain Trail

8 months ago

Joseph Frankl saved LBJ Grasslands Red Trail

8 months ago

Joseph Frankl completed Skyline Trail [PRIVATE PROPERTY]

8 months ago

Joseph Frankl saved Horse Thief Spring Trail

8 months ago