Scenic Drives
Explore the North Texas Hill Country
Immerse yourself in the stunning naturescapes of the North Texas Hill Country. Unpolluted by the noise and traffic of urban life, the sloping hills and sweeping views captivate many a motorist seeking a quiet escape. In fact, during our peak color seasons, it's common to see a caravan of jeeps, motorcycles or classic cars traversing the county byways.
While anytime is a good time to enjoy a scenic drive here, Fall and Spring are especially spectacular.
Fall Drives: Mid-October to early December is the best time to take in the brilliant colors of fall.
Spring Drives: The wildflowers really show off from mid-March to late May.
Ready to head out on your own tour? Here are some of our most scenic routes.

Brazos River South
SCENIC ROUTE | 14½ miles one way, about 17 minutes
HIGHLIGHTS
- US 281 Bridge at the Brazos River
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places - American Legion Memorial Park
(a.k.a. 7-Mile Park) Natural rock formations and trails behind the roadside picnic area - Castle Rock Mountain
- Big Bobbers
Included in our 15 Crazy, Weird, and Unusual Things to See in Mineral Wells tour

Cherry Pie Hill
SCENIC LOOP | 50½ miles, about 68 minutes
HIGHLIGHTS
- Mountain Scenery
- Cherry Pie Hill
A winding 1.9-mile climb with a 5% grade, just south of Palo Pinto - Palo Pinto Creek

Strawn
SCENIC LOOP | 76½ miles, about 76 minutes
HIGHLIGHTS
- Mountain Scenery
- Historic Water Tower and Bridge
Spanning Palo Pinto Creek - Historic Bankhead Hotel and Downtown Strawn

Graford-Brad
SCENIC LOOP | 63 miles, about 67 minutes
HIGHLIGHTS
- Mountain Scenery
- Historic Water Tower and Bridge
Spanning Palo Pinto Creek - Historic Bankhead Hotel

Lake Mineral Wells
STATE PARK SCENIC DRIVE | 17.6 miles, about 46 minutes
HIGHLIGHTS
- Penitentiary Hollow (accessible by foot)
- Views of Lake Mineral Wells
- Spillway
- Wildlife
