Plan with
Confidence
Closed MondaysHours: 6:30a.m. - DuskClosing Time is about 30 minutes after sunset. The Security Officer is instructed to lock the gate one hour after sunset. If you are in the parking lot within a few minutes of darkness, you won't be locked in.Find out when CRP is closed due to rain or other situations by visiting their Facebook page or calling 972-709-7784.If a heat index of 110 is forecast, NOAA would release an Excessive Heat Warning, and we will close the preserve.
Path Type
Loop
A fun, challenging trail with moderate elevation changes throughout. There are some good uphill portions and beautiful views across the valley at the overlook. The end of the loop goes around the wildflower trail and has some mild elevation changes and great views leading to an overlook.Path:Start at Cattail Pond Trail Left onto Bluestem Trail, clockwiseLeft to return Cattail Pond Trail Continue on Cattail Pond Trail Left to Possumhaw Trail Left to return to Cattail Pond Trail Continue on Cattail Pond Trail Left to Cedar Brake Trail Left to return to Cattail Pond Trail Left to Fossil Valley Trail Continue on Fossil Valley Trail Continue straight at end of Fossil Valley Trail to return to Cattail Pond Trail Left to Red Oak Trail - Connecting Cattail Pond Trail to Escarpment Trail Right to Escarpment Trail , uphillContinue straight to parking lotCut across to Backstage Pass Trail - Connecting Park in the Woods building to Cedar Ridge Preserve parking Continue on trail to Park in the Woods Trail - Prairie Trail to Park in the Woods building connector Right to Prairie Trail - Passes by a black-capped vireo habitat area, Bluebonnet, and Mulberry Trailheads Continue straight (slight downhill) to Mulberry Trail Continue straight (downhill) to Bluebonnet Trail End at parking lot
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