Chisholm Trail Byway

Total Miles
213.2

Elevation

476.25 ft

Duration

5 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

In the late 19th century, cattle were driven from Texas ranches to railheads in Kansas via the historical Chisholm Trail. On this route you will pass the Chisholm Trail Museum, cross the Brazos River within 8 miles of where the cattle and cowboys crossed before the lake was built, pass multiple Chisholm Trail ruins and historical markers. This route can offer water crossings during the spring, along with multiple camping locations that range from private ranch fields to state park accommodations.

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Chisholm Trail Byway
Chisholm Trail Byway
Chisholm Trail Byway

Difficulty

Most is county-maintained chip seal and gravel with an occasional water crossing. Water depths change during rain accumulation.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Ted Roberts
Aug 05, 2023
4x4
Open
Dan H
Apr 08, 2023
4x4
Open
Datastore User
Mar 20, 2023
ATV
Open

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