Hiking isn’t about the destination, though our Western Cross Timbers woodlands offer some amazing naturescapes and wildlife. Instead, hiking is about the journey to reconnect with nature and rediscover yourself along the way.
Nestled in the valley of the Palo Pinto Mountains, the Mineral Wells area boasts more than 30 miles of trails from lake views and rocky bluffs to wetlands and woodlands. There’s no shortage of fresh air and inspiration for your journey. And because Mineral Wells is well-removed from the noise of urban life, our trails are a great place to clear your mind and restore your soul.
Lake Mineral Wells State Park Hiking Trails
Cross Timbers Black Trail
- Difficulty | Easy
- Distance | 2.3 miles
- Highlights | The Lost Lake wetlands, fort buildings from the old Fort Wolters Army Training Center, wildlife
- Multi-use trail | Cyclists and equine may be present
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Cross Timbers Green Trail
- Difficulty | Easy
- Distance | 1.5 miles
- Highlights | Grassland savanna, wildlife
- Multi-use trail | Cyclists and equine may be present
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Cross Timbers Yellow Trail
- Difficulty | Easy
- Distance | 1.6 miles
- Highlights | Old paved road from the old Fort Wolters Army Training Center, wildlife
- Multi-use trail | Cyclists and equine may be present
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Cross Timbers Maroon Trail
- Difficulty | Moderate
- Distance | 2.2 miles
- Highlights | High ridge overlook, wildlife
- Multi-use trail | Cyclists and equine may be present
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Red Waterfront Trail
- Difficulty | Moderate
- Distance | .8 mile
- Highlights | Penitentiary Hollow, canyon wrens, rock climbers, wildlife
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Blue Waterfront Trail
- Difficulty | Moderate
- Distance | 1.5 miles
- Highlights | Views of the lake, camping loops, designated wildlife viewing areas
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Primitive Camping Trail
- Difficulty | Moderate
- Distance | 2.0 miles
- Highlights | Rocky trail, ancient Western Cross Timbers forest, grasslands, wildlife
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Trailway Spur
- Difficulty | Moderate
- Distance | .6 mile
- Highlights | Rocky trail, overlooks and views, connects to the Lake Mineral Wells State Park Trailway, wildlife
- Multi-use trail | Cyclists and equine may be present
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Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway
The full trailway spans just over 20 miles from Mineral Wells to Weatherford. As part of the rails-to-trails project, the trail consists mostly of crushed limestone and crosses 16 bridges.
Trailheads
Downtown Mineral Wells to the State Park
- Difficulty | Easy
- Distance | 5.8 miles
- Highlights | Downtown Mineral Wells, old Mineral Wells & Eastern caboose, interpretive walking tour, wildlife
- Multi-use trail | Cyclists and equine may be present
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Trailway to the State Park
- Difficulty | Moderate
- Distance | .06 miles
- Highlights | steep grade, switchbacks, overlooks, wildlife
- Multi-use trail | Cyclists and equine may be present
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State Park to Garner
- Difficulty | Easy
- Distance | 3.1 miles
- Highlights | farmland, bridge spanning Dry Creek, access to Clark Gardens Botanical Park, wildlife
- Multi-use trail | Cyclists and equine may be present
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Garner to Weatherford
- Difficulty | Easy
- Distance | 10.9 miles
- Highlights | Farm and ranch lands, wildflowers, wildlife
- Multi-use trail | Cyclists and equine may be present
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Texas Frontier Trails | Heritage Park
Blue Trail
- Difficulty | Moderate
- Distance | 1.33 miles
- Highlights | Rock gardens, slabs, rock-gate, wildlife
- Multi-use trail | Cyclists may be present
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Red Trail
- Difficulty | Difficult
- Distance | 2.23 miles
- Highlights | Rock gardens, large rocks, interpretive panels, wildlife
- Multi-use trail | Cyclists may be present
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Orange Trail
- Difficulty | Easy
- Distance | .6 mile
- Highlights | Historic Bridal Pathway Bridge spanning the creek, old rock structure, interpretive panels, wildlife
- Multi-use trail | Cyclists may be present
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Green Trail
- Difficulty | Easy
- Distance |1.08 miles
- Highlights | Historic Bridal Pathway Bridge spanning the creek, old rock structure, interpretive panels, wildlife
- Multi-use trail | Cyclists may be present
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West City Park Hiking Trails
Distance | .7 mile
Highlights | Historic Bridal Pathway Bridge spanning the creek, old rock structure, interpretive panels, wildlife
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