Directions: From Fort Worth take I-20 or I-30 West to
Weatherford, TX. Exit on to Hwy 180 just East of Weatherford. Take 180 to
just West of Mineral Wells. Then take 337 North to Graford. At the Four-Way stop
turn left onto Hwy. 254. When you come to Hwy 16 you will stay to your left to
Possum Kingdom Lake. Turn right onto Park Road 36. Go straight when you come to
the stop sign following the road on to the peninsula where you will find several
Trailheads.
You can download a map here:
http://brazos.org/generalPdf/pkHikeBikeTrail.pdf
Trail Information: A 16 mile hike and bike trail is located off
LaVilla Road, Park Road 36 and Burma Road (east side lake area). This
trail offers several trailheads with restrooms and public parking. The trail
also provides access to the top of a high peak that has an outstanding view of
the lake. The trail winds through wooded areas, limestone canyons and the trails
peak more than 350 feet above the lake. The trail system was designed to allow
the habitat to remain untouched outside of the marked trail, so visitors will
enjoy wilderness as it is native to the PK area.
One-quarter mile nature trail at Westside Park (west side PK lake area).
One-mile hiking trail along the Brazos River (below the dam).
These hike and bike trails are free to the public and are available year-around
(weather permitting).
Miscellaneous Information: More information on the Chamber of
Commerce Website.
http://www.possumkingdomlake.com/Hiking-Biking.34.0.html
The trails range from novice to expert for biking. Some of the terrain is steep
and can be slippery after a rain.
I have been hiking, biking and running these trails for three years with some
trails recently opened this year. The views are spectacular!!!!
Doug Sheppard