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.
February 6, 2021February 5, 2021January 31, 2021January 30, 2021Nice leisurely trail
January 24, 2021January 24, 2021January 23, 2021January 23, 2021January 18, 2021Such 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.
January 18, 2021This trail keeps hiking interesting. I enjoyed the ease and flow of the trail as well as the elevation, hike grades and views. I will be going back! *Can't seem to be able to add my recording.*
January 18, 2021Backpacked 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.
January 17, 2021January 17, 2021January 17, 2021January 17, 2021January 16, 2021January 16, 2021January 16, 2021Lovely.
January 14, 2021Elevation constantly changes. Was dry because of peak winter in effect but I can see it being really pretty in Spring/summer.
January 14, 2021January 11, 2021January 11, 2021January 9, 2021January 5, 2021As 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.
January 5, 2021January 3, 2021January 1, 2021December 29, 2020Great trail for people and dogs. Well marked and lots of places to enjoy the lake views. This was my second hike on this trail and both times very nice.
December 28, 2020December 28, 2020This is a very wooded well maintained trail with beautiful lake views. The narrow trail winds through the woods passing rock formations and creeks. I am looking forward to exploring more of it.
