Near Cross Timbers Black Trail
The sun rises over Lake Mineral Wells State Park from the Cross Timbers Black Trail.
Near Cross Timbers Black Trail
The former Fort Wolters is located on the north side of the trail.
Near Cross Timbers Black Trail
A prickly pear cactus grows alongside the Black Trail portion of the Cross Timbers Trail.
Near Cross Timbers Black Trail
This point marks the junction of the Black Trail with the Green Trail.

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Cross Timbers Black Trail

3.3 (7 Ratings)
The Black Section of the Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Mineral Wells State Park.
2.4
mi
Distance
88
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.35mi
Distance
88ft
Elevation Gain
88ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
947ft
High Point
869ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The trail features gentle, rolling terrain with some wonderful views over Lake Mineral Wells. This is one of many great trails that are easy to follow. Halfway into the Black Trail, you can connect onto the Green Trail to take you deeper into the park, or you can continue the loop and bring yourself out of the trail and back to the parking area. Overall, this is a great loop trail.
History & Background
Camp Wolters was established in 1925. In 1963, Camp Wolters became Fort Wolters. Between 1963 and the closing of Fort Wolters in 1975, 40,000 helicopter pilots received their basic preliminary flight training here.

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