Chisholm Trail Byway

Total Miles
213.2

Elevation

476.25 ft

Duration

5 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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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

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

Ryan Martinez
Jun 19, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
95% highway not an enjoyable trail at all. Some dirt and gravel roads but definitely not even worth the gas. Honestly cant believe it’s even considered a trail
Joseph Farmer
May 22, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Not a very exciting trail. It’s 88% highway or shitty pavement. There are some nice views but you won’t be getting much dirt on the tires. I started south of Cleburne and headed west for about 50 miles of trail. Called it quits after a nearby tornado warning. I would still like to complete the whole thing. There were some hole in the wall places to eat in the small towns you come across.
Ted Roberts
Aug 05, 2023
4x4
Open
Dan H
Apr 08, 2023
4x4
Open

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