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PK Hike &
Bike Trail Advisory
The Possum Kingdom Trail is a nature
trail through a North Texas cedar and
oak forest. The trail has a natural
surface with a vertical rise of more
than 200 feet and requires physical
stamina to complete.
Persons with heart, respiratory or other
medical conditions that may hinder
physical exertion and women who are
pregnant, are cautioned to consult their
physician before attempting to travel
this trail. Young children may
experience difficulty traveling the
trail due to steep inclines and uneven
surfaces.
The PK trail winds through the natural
habitat of numerous plants and animals
native to North Texas. Feel free to
photograph as you desire, but please do
not approach or threaten the wildlife.
Remember to dress appropriately for the
current weather conditions. This trail
can reach temperatures of more than 100°
during the summer. Make sure you bring
plenty of water with you!
Please be advised that due to the
composition of the trail surface, the
trail may be impassable during and
immediately after heavy rain due to mud
and runoff.
Cell phone service is unreliable in this
area.
For your safety, please do not venture
off the trail. It is highly recommended
that visitors do not hike or bike alone.
Trail Rules
The Brazos River Authority asks
that you help keep the trail a beautiful
and safe area for everyone. Please
remember the following rules when using
the PK Hike and Bike Trail:
Pack it in; pack it out – trash
receptacles are provided at the
trailhead and ARE NOT available on the
trail. Please take care to dispose of
trash in the proper containers.
Ride safely – we recommend helmets.
Do not approach or feed the animals –
the animals you see on the trail are not
domesticated. As in any outdoor
situation, they may bite or attack and
could carry disease. Please be careful!
Plan for your trail trip – there are no
water fountains on the trail. Please be
prepared with water and general hiking
necessities before setting out.
Keep your pets on a leash at all times –
for your pets’ safety and the safety of
our hikers and mountain bikers, we ask
that you keep your pets on a leash.
Stay on the trail – our trail is cut
through natural and primitive areas.
Please avoid possible injury by staying
on the specified trail.
Motorized vehicles are not allowed on
the trail.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
Please report any unsafe trail
conditions to: BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITHY
940/779-2321 REGULATIONS ARE STRICTLY
ENFORCED.
Additional
Trail Plans
Phase III of the trail
project has received approval from the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
along with grant funding in the amount
of $121,600. Work is expected to begin
in fall, 2009 on the $152,000 project.
Once completed, the trail system will
offer 21 miles of breathtaking views.
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