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With the weather being so nice, I'm wanting to do some hiking/hanging. Highs are supposed to be in the low 80s :) I just thought I'd see if anyone is interested in doing some of the Cross Timbers Trail? If anyone wants to go, we can work out the details. Otherwise, I'll be going solo.
When you looking to go?
Planning on going this weekend (9-14/9-15) :)
I was thinking the same thing, but have Rangers tickets on Saturday. Love Cross Timbers. May fit it in the next weekend. Hope you have fun.
The weather is supposed to be awesome! Nobody?
Not a lack of interest... I looked at the calendar and the pattern is full.
ditto. :(:(Quote:
Originally Posted by UncleMJM
I was starting to think I must have smelled bad or something! :)
I know it's short notice.
Would love to hear your trip report or plans. it is 14 miles. I was wondering about a hike out end to end, start Saturday maybe 9 AM. Reach the end, turn around and hike back a mile or more (away from roads). Set up for the night. Then on Sunday, hike back to the car/truck and head home. Would something like that work?
rhjanes, That is pretty much what I had in mind. I was actually going to get out there Friday night and hike in just a little and camp, then do what you suggested. If you are thinking about going, I could meet up with you along the trail though.
I'd love stay at the peninsula (about 2 1/2 miles in?) but that's a pretty sweet spot and may be taken.
For what it's worth, I believe that this trail is one of the best I've been to in the area.
If you want a little bigger "bite" of the trail...
Instead of starting at the marina, drive north to Juniper Point (last left before crossing the Red into Oklahoma). The trail starts there. If going in Friday evening, there is a great spot to camp right on the water about 1.2 miles in. Trees perfect for a hammock:). Then Saturday morning hike out out to either the 5 Mile Camp area or on to Eagle Roost (my favorite). Total mileage from Juniper Point to Eagle Roost is a little under 7 miles. Then hike back out to Juniper on Sunday morning.
I like the stretch between Juniper Point and the marina the best. The trail can get a little lost around the marina. Just walk the road down towards the water then off to the left and you'll hit the trail again.
Ya, I've always parked at Juniper. It is a bit confusing at the marina, and the empty soda machine is a real bummer on the way out :)
I'm not able to go this time. Isn't the trail like 14 miles in length, One-way?
ya, it's supposed to be 14 miles. I haven't done the entire trail yet. I've made it in 10 miles and decided that was far enough. I'm going to do the whole trail this weekend though. I'll do a video trip report.
Ok. I couldn't stand it, so I took tomorrow off and I'll be heading out there in the morning. I think it may be wet! :)
Good luck... Hope you stay dry enough to enjoy it...Quote:
Originally Posted by Caveman