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12.0 miles
Distance
1,351 ft
Climb
-1,358 ft
Descent
02:21:34
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
622 ft
Altitude min
746 ft
Altitude max
645 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
-32.1%
Grade max
42.3%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
02:21:34
Avg time

Cross Timbers Main Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cross Timbers
    Gordonville, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 10 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #149889 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90549 in Trail Running
    • #68276 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    US Army Corp of Engineers

This trail is has something for everyone It is listed by other trail apps as Black Diamond mainly for its continuous ups and downs and the overall effect it has on your body. There are only a few tough technical sections that should be rated Black. Overall the trail is a tough Blue, mainly for the demanding physicality. The length as 12 miles to Rock Creek. However, there is an additional 3 miles on the far west side starting at the trailhead near Lake Texoma Marina which has been part of the trail since it opened in 1969. And…there is many additional loops which brings the total trail mileage closer to 33! The original 15 mile trail was built by the US Army Corp of Engineers and is maintained by local Boy Scout groups, Sierra Club (Dallas), the Corp of Engineers and various local outdoor groups especially DORBA and North Texas Outdoors Meetup groups.

Although the USACE officially lists Cross Timbers Hiking Trail as 15 miles, Lost Loop is very beautiful and popular addition. This loop off the main trail is probably the most beautiful trek tLost Loop. Other Loops like the Kiwanis Loop, an old Boy Scout camp were recently re-opened after many years of neglect and are awesome for all uses. In 2015 flooding caused some parts of the trail to fall off onto the shore below at the Juniper Point Trailhead, recently crews re-o pended this trail, now called the Shoreline Trail….and it is also a beautiful and carved out trail on the edge of these areas. Great views!!

Some of the best primitive camping sites (less traffic) are on Lost Loop. The whole trail has awesome primitive campsites scattered along and on the Loops. Kiwanis Loops has 5 or 6 re-covered camping spots. This area is also popular with the deer as there is plenty of thick cover, water and persimmons trees. If you would like to camp near bathrooms, Juniper Point is where you want to set up. There are sites for tents and RV’s. Closer to Cedar Bayou Marina, there are cottages and homes for rent as well.

Access Info

Juniper Point Trailhead (HWY 377), 32744 US Highway 377, Gordonville, TX, 76245
33.8594044, -96.8382651

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  • US Army Corps of Engineers
    1968 - 1969
    Builder
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cross Timbers Main Trail

        ▼ Where is Cross Timbers Main Trail located?
        Cross Timbers Main Trail is located in Cross Timbers, Gordonville, Texas, United States. It is part of the Cross Timbers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.8595, -96.83824.
        ▼ How hard is Cross Timbers Main Trail?
        Cross Timbers Main Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cross Timbers Main Trail?
        Cross Timbers Main Trail has 1,351 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,358 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 622 ft to 746 ft.
        ▼ Is Cross Timbers Main Trail a point to point trail?
        Cross Timbers Main Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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