Type: Trail, Point-to-point
Difficulty: 7 / 10
Dog Friendly: Unknown
Jog-Stroller Friendly: No
Filed Under: Hiking, Running
The Cross Timbers Trail begins inat Juniper Point recreation area and winds west about 12.5 miles along the southern shoreline of Lake Texoma through Cedar Bayou and Paw Paw Creek resorts to Rock Creek Camp. Between Juniper Point and Cedar Bayou the trail extends high above the lake on the rocky ledges that make up the shoreline. Enjoy beautiful views of the lake and its shores. From Cedar Bayou to Paw Paw Creek resort the trail meanders through a blackjack oak woodland which typifies the Cross Timbers environment. This segment of the trail is very hilly. Between Paw Paw Creek resort and Rock Creek Camp the trail is much flatter and the tree cover more sparse. Be prepared for a long, tough workout that is worth the effort!
A permit is not required; however, it is necessary to register at the gate shack in East Juniper Point from April through October. If you visit the trail from November through March, please sign in on the registration sheet at the trail head.
Directions from Texas: At the intersection of Highway 82 and Highway 377 is Whitesboro, Texas. From this intersection, go North on Highway 377 approximately 13 miles, look for our huge Cedar Bayou highway sign on the left side of the road. Turn left at the sign and proceed 1/2 block on Cotton Franklin Road, turn left onto Cedar Bayou Blvd and proceed down the hill leading to Cedar Bayou Marina.
From Oklahoma: Traveling south on I-35, south of Ardmore, Oklahoma, exit off of I-35 onto Highway 70, go east on Highway 70 to Madill, Oklahoma. When the highway comes to an end, turn right and proceed thru Madill on Highway 377/99. At the last traffic light in Madill, veer right and continue to follow Highway 377/99. The road winds south of Madill and eventually you have to make a left at the sign that says Highway 377/99. Continue south on 377/99. After you cross the bridge that spans Lake Texoma, you are now in Texas.
The trailhead is located at Juniper Point Campground, 1/2 mile south of Willis Bridge, just off Hwy 377.
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