Cross Timbers Hiking Trail is a 14.2 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Gordonville, Texas that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until December. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Day parking is available for free at the trailhead. Fee of $5 for overnight parking at Cedar Bayou Marina. There is also a supply store at the Marina. Trail is available to hike year-round but best traveled during the fall, winter, and spring. Trail maintenance is hampered by heat and humidity during summer months. Hikers may encounter overgrown areas on parts of the trail during these months.
Such a beautiful very well maintained trail with lots of ups and downs and gorgeous views! I can’t wait to get back out there and explore more of the distance. Did a little over 6 miles.
Backpacked the entire trail and back from Juniper Point to Paw Paw. The trail was very scenic (for North Texas) and well maintained until the Rock Creek Marina. I do not recommend hiking past the Rock Creek Marina because the trail seems to be somewhat abandoned as it was overgrown and trail blazes where missing everywhere. The last few miles had little to no scenery. Plus, the dead trees made it a safety concern. *I camped at Eagle's Roost, which was one of the few places with water access.
Elevation constantly changes. Was dry because of peak winter in effect but I can see it being really pretty in Spring/summer.
As stated there are two main entry points on the east side, Juniper Point and a little farther west Cedar Bayou. I prefer starting at Cedar Bayou but it does cost $5 to park there. I hiked from there yesterday, with my dog, out to Eagle’s Roost campsite. Great hike. Weather was perfect.