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1 | Welcome to the ULTexas Trails Database! This is a community contributed list, so please add any trails you have hiked or even heard about that you think your fellow UL. Tips on contributing: - Check the notes in the headers for context on using that field. - If you want to add an alternate route to a trail that is already included, add a new row and select one of the 'Alternate' Route Types. - You're welcome to update the 'Current Condition' and link to any 'Trip Reports' for other folks to use. Please include the date in your condition report. Sorting and filtering in Google Sheets is universal, so please remove the filter after using it. | |||||||||||||||||
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3 | Name | Trail Length (miles) | Route Type | Difficulty | Elevation Change (ft) | Highest Point (ft) | Entry Point Name | Entry Point Coordinates | Exit Point Coordinates | Region | Pass/Reservation Required | Current Condition | Transportation | Trip Report Links | Contact Info | Official Trail URL | Map URL | |
4 | Eagle Rock Loop | 26-32 | Loop | Moderate | 5389 ft | Albert Pike Recreation Area ---OR--- FR 106 East;Blaylock Creek West (also referred to as FR 106 West and Middle Athens-Big Fork) ---OR-- -(upper) Little Missouri ---OR--- Little Missouri Falls. | 34.36597, -93.90203 | 34.36597, -93.90203 | Arkansas | None | https://www.reddit.com/r/ULTexas/comments/mkpoks/eagle_rock_loop_2021/ https://cajunlimeys.com/2024/11/14/eagle-rock-loop-high-water-alternate-in-november-2024/ | https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/texas/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=71016&actid=50 | ||||||
5 | Goodwater Loop Trail | 26.0 | Loop | Moderate | 1959 ft | 916 | Cedar Breaks Trailhead | 30.64597, -97.76316 | 30.64597, -97.76316 | Central/Hill Country | None | US Army Corps of Engineers (512) 930-5253 | Sign-in and park at Cedar Breaks, Jim Hogg or Russell Parks. Several exit points available to bail and taxi back to parking. | US Army Corps of Engineers (512) 930-5253 | http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/georgetown/index.asp | www.swf-wTurn on screen reader supportTo enable screen reader support, press Ctrl+Alt+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl+slashInvalid:Input must be an item on the specified listLAKE GEORGETOc.usace.army.mil/georgetown/Information/Hiking%20Trail%20Map.pdf | ||
6 | Colorado Bend State Park Loop | 25.1 | Loop | Moderate | 3822 ft | 1,430 | Windmill Trailhead, or any parking lot (noted in CalTopo) | 31.0489, -98.5004 | 31.0489, -98.5004 | Central/Hill Country | None | https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/colorado-bend | https://www.reddit.com/r/ULTexas/comments/f605cx/trip_report_almost_all_of_colorado_bend_state_park/ | https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/colorado-bend | https://caltopo.com/m/RP8S | |||
7 | Pineywoods Trail | 206.6 | Point to Point - Main | Moderate | 2974 ft | 370 | 4c Trailhead | 31.388269, -95.156421 | 31.388269, -95.156421 | East/Piney Woods | Unsure | Packraft Required | https://caltopo.com/m/MMTP | |||||
8 | Lone Star Hiking Trail | 96.5 | Point to Point | Easy | 5050 ft | 436 | TH#1 Richards | 30.538617, -95.784750 | 30.538617, -95.78475 | East/Piney Woods | Unsure | Uber and Lyft work well, and there is decent cell serivice throughout the area. | https://www.reddit.com/r/ULTexas/comments/jn1d56/trip_report_lone_star_hiking_trail_an_fkt_in_some/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 | http://lonestartrail.org/hikeguide.html | https://caltopo.com/m/LJSC , https://lonestartrail.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=738078&module_id=675540 | |||
9 | LSHT - "Grand Loop" | 30.3 | Loop | Easy | 5,050 | 394 | TH#1 Richards | 30.538617, -95.78475 | N30 32.317 W95 47.085 | East/Piney Woods | None | Tends to be extremely wet. Parts of the trail are beyond ankle deep for hundreds of feet at a time. Parts can be extremely overgrown since the trail is infrequently used, but it is better as of Dec 2019 UPDATE Hiked in March 2022. A little squirrelly around little lake creek otherwise pretty well cut back, spectacularly blazed and yes, muddy. | http://lonestartrail.org/maps/LSHT_GrandLoop.pdf | |||||
10 | Trail Between the Lakes | 26.9 | Easy | 1528 ft | Trail Between the Lakes- East Trail Head | 31.261417, -93.6805 | 31.261417, -93.6805 | East/Piney Woods | Unsure | Little to no options. Rural. Car shuttle best bet. | https://cajunlimeys.com/trail-between-the-lakes/ | https://caltopo.com/m/STM5 https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/texas/trail-between-the-lakes?ref=sidebar-view-full-mapGreat map on Avenza. PDFs at https://lonestartrail.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=738078&module_id=680289 | ||||||
11 | 4-C National Recreation Trail | 20.0 | Point to Point | Easy | 31.38843, -95.15655 | 31.38843, -95.15655 | East/Piney Woods | None | https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/texas/recarea/?recid=71016 | |||||||||
12 | Turkey Creek Trail | 17.5 | Loop | Moderate | 250 ft | 30.50358, -94.37081 | 30.50358, -94.37081 | East/Piney Woods | None | Out and back or car shuttle are best options | https://www.nps.gov/bith/planyourvisit/trail-maps-and-descriptions.htm#turkey_creek_unit | https://www.nps.gov/bith/planyourvisit/upload/Turkey-Creek-Unit-Trail-Map-508.pdf | ||||||
13 | North East Texas Trail | 130.0 | Point to Point | Moderate | Farmersville - Onion Shed Trailhead | 33.16227,-96.35876 | 33.16227,-96.35876 | North/DFW | None | info@nettrail.org | info@nettrail.org | http://netexastrail.org/ | https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1Olcuumu-0u5uxPCOdaigfd4PUOQ&ll=33.161034532958055%2C-96.35902616659547&z=10 | |||||
14 | Caprock Canyons Trailway | 64.0 | Point to Point | Moderate | 2349 ft | 3,219 | South Plains Terminal (eastbound) ---OR--- Estelline Terminal (westbound) | 34.22372, -101.31007 | 34.55719, -100.43974 | North/Panhandle | Unsure | Headquarters: 3 miles north of Quitaque on FM 1065 (806) 455-1492 | Parking lots and trail access locations are (from west to east): South Plains, Monk's Crossing, Quitaque Depot, Turkey Depot, Tampico Siding, Parnell Station, and Estelline. Shuttle offered by Hotel Turkey, $30 from hotel or $60 end-to-end one-way. | https://www.reddit.com/r/ULTexas/comments/jq3vg4/trip_report_caprock_canyons_trailway_watch_out/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 | Headquarters: 3 miles north of Quitaque on FM 1065 (806) 455-1492 | https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/caprock-canyons/trailway | https://tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/parkinfo/maps/gis/caprock_canyons/ | |
15 | Devils River State Natural Area | 12.4 | Loop | Moderate | 29.9414°, -100.9280 | 29.9414°, -100.9280 | South | None | (830) 395-2133. Park Hrrts | 4WD. The park is only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you try to make a resevationoutside these times/ Ilncude thursdaay or monday / it will say "full" | (830) 395-2133. Park Hrrts | https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/devils-river/trails-info | https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4501_0151m.pdf | |||||
16 | Big Bend 100 | 100.0 | Point to Point | Strenuous | 20000 ft | 7,300 | Casa Piedra | 29.664167, -104.117667 | 29.664167, -104.117667 | West/Big Bend | Unsure | either shuttle to the eastern trailhead and walk back to the vehicle at chisos basin or bring two vehicles. | https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/kn5mz6/the_big_bend_100_a_tale_of_searing_heat_and/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 | https://www.bigbend100.com/ | https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1OBZPmgAPOWFEArqylRw9uhLxDRPHQCPX&ll=29.43155004131963%2C-103.710107&z=10 https://caltopo.com/m/Q7P1 | |||
17 | Big Bend Ranch 75 | 75.0 | Point to Point | Strenuous | 6000 ft | 5,135 | Tapado Canyon bridge | 29.363083, -104.092194 | 29.363083, -104.092194 | West/Big Bend | Unsure | https://docs.google.com/document/d/18wNQeW8JbEGaS-skKfyqKi8IC1XeEOQdIskwQvBcbB8/edit?usp=sharing | ||||||
18 | BiBe Outer Mountain Loop | 32.5 | Loop | Moderate | 13678 ft | 7,068 | Chisos Basin Trailhead | 29.270522, -103.301577 | 29.270522, -103.301577 | West/Big Bend | None | Main trailhead is located in the Chisos Basin just behind the store. Alternate entry points include a 1/4 mile spur trail to Homer Wilson Ranch from the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive and the juniper Canyon trailhead from the southeast (accessable only via Juniper Canyon 4x4 road). Best info: https://bigbendchat.com/the-outer-mountain-loop-faq-and-planning-tips-t13746.html | https://bigbendchat.com/outer-mountain-loop-f69/?sid=c81cdef703d1f8fa0e2709358860564f | https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/bc_outermountainloop.htm | http://www.bigbendchat.com/portal/forum/big-bend-national-park-outer-mountain-loop/oml-maps/ | |||
19 | Rancherias Loop | 22.0 | Loop | Moderate | 7,400 | 4,317 | 29.3333, -104.0507 | West/Big Bend | Onsite Permit | Check in at the Barton Warnock Visitor Center. Most popular route is counter-clockwise. Parking available at two trailheads, with a roadwalk between them to close the "loop". From Lajitas – Head west on 170 for around 21 miles. You will see the “East Rancheria” trailhead sign on your right. Park across the street and begin your adventure. If you have 2 vehicles, leave 1 of them 3 miles down the road at the West Rancheria sign. This is where the trail ends and you would otherwise have to either walk or hitchhike back after you finish. | http://www.hikeorbust.com/rancherias-loop/ https://backpackinglight.com/hiking-big-bend-ranch-state-park-rancherias/ http://www.hikingbuddy.com/index.php/gps-tracks/viewtrack/6-Ranchias-Loop | https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/barton-warnock | https://caltopo.com/m/FFG0 | |||||
20 | Guadalupe Ridge Trail | 66.2 | Point to Point | Moderate | 8,751 | 31.891358, -104.860454 | 31.891358, -104.860454 | West/Guadalupe | None | Hitchhike to Carlsbad Caverns NP after leaving your car at Pine Springs. There are several bailout points you can read about in the trip report | https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/fo77d3/the_guadalupe_ridge_trail_head_into_the_mountains/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 | http://www.nrtdatabase.org/trailDetail.php?recordID=3935 | https://caltopo.com/m/7NHB | |||||
21 | Guadalupe High Route | 54.0 | Loop | Very Strenuous | 15000 ft | 8,749 | Pine Springs Visitor Center | 31.8966505, -104.8281493 | 31.8966505, -104.8281493 | West/Guadalupe | None | rafaelam89@yahoo.com | Parking lot at the Pine Springs TH. NOTE: New since the guidebook update, GUMO requires a Special Use Permit for any off-trail hiking. Costs $150 and must be submitted >4 weeks from trip start. | sites.google.com/view/the-guadalupe-high-route/home | rafaelam89@yahoo.com | https://sites.google.com/view/the-guadalupe-high-route/home | https://caltopo.com/m/V04G | |
22 | GuMo Outer Loop | 30.0 | Point to Point | Strenuous | 7647 ft | 8,615 | McKittrick Canyon | 31.977464, -104.752322 | 31.977464, -104.752322 | West/Guadalupe | Unsure | Hitchhike to McKittrick Canyon after leaving your car at Pine Springs. You can bail out on the trip by either exiting at Dog Canyon or following the Tejas trail to Pine Springs and skipping Dog Canyon. | Feel free to contact /u/nestiv for more info | https://caltopo.com/m/H67A | ||||
23 | GUMO Bush Mountain Tejas Loop | 27.0 | Loop | Strenuous | 17500 ft | 8,600 | Pine Springs Camp, Tejas Trailhead | 31°53.807', -104°49.683' | 31°53.807', -104°49.683' | West/Guadalupe | Unsure | Park in the Pine Spring parking lot. Do not park in the visitor center lot unless directed by park staff. Fill out and pay for permit at the visitor center. A ranger will review your itinerary and confirm reservations at desired campgrounds. Availability is generally not an issue. Adjustments to itinerary can be made at Dog Canyon ranger station. https://home.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/backcountry-use-permits.htm | This is not an official loop, but is very comparable to the Outer Mountain Loop at Big Bend National Park.General backpacking trail info:https://home.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/backpacking.htm | https://caltopo.com/m/3BTR | ||||
24 | McKitterick Rim Trail | 25.0 | Loop | Moderate | 6320 ft | 7,916 | Mckittrick Canyon | 31.977464, -104.752322 | 31.977464, -104.752322 | West/Guadalupe | 31.977464, -104.752322 | There are three entry trailheads. You can read about them in the reddit like unter trip reports. The trai is a loop, so you will hike back to your car to close the loop | https://www.reddit.com/r/ULTexas/comments/ik0l6r/i_drew_out_a_route_im_calling_the_mckitterick_rim/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 | |||||
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