33.85933° N, -96.83813° W

CROSS TIMBERS

Gordonville, TX 76245

LENGTH

14.2 miles

ELEVATION GAIN

1286 feet

RATING

4.3 stars

About Cross Timbers Trail

The Cross Timbers Hiking Trail begins in Juniper Point recreation area and winds west approximately 15 miles along the southern shoreline through Cedar Bayou, Rock Creek, and Paw Paw Creek Resorts. The first half of the trail has several elevation changes and past Rock Creek it levels out with more sparse tree cover. The trail is well marked and miles posts have been erected for reference. Expect a moderate degree of difficulty from the trail, as it is suited for weekend adventures and conditioning for extended trips.

If you wish to camp along the trail keep in mind there are wilderness camps scattered throughout but you must carry in your sup- plies (water, food, fire wood, etc.). If you’re not up for roughing it in the woods there are also recreational areas that provide run- ning water and bath-houses.

Precautions

Water is not available along the trail ex- cept in developed parks. If you plan to camp in one of the primitive areas it would be advisable to carry enough for your needs. Also the area of which you will be hiking is inhabited by several forms of wildlife including copperheads and rattle- snakes. Exercise good caution to prevent any unwanted meetings. Ticks, mosquitoes, and chiggers are fairly common during summer months. Therefore a good brand of insect repellant would be advisable.