Fort Belknap Newcastle, TX

Fort Belknap was established in 1851 as a northern anchor on the Texas frontier line of defense. The garrison safeguarded travelers along a network of frontier trails, most notably the Butterfield Overland Mail route. Fort Belknap

This route begins in Crowley, TX and will take you on Texas country back roads and through small towns to the destination of Fort Belknap which is near Newcastle, TX. Fort Belknap was established in November 1851 by brevet Brigadier William G. Belknap to protect the Texas frontier against raids by the Kiowa and Comanche.

Crowley, TX to Granbury, TX (40 miles) West on FM-1187 Left (South) on FM-2331 to Godley Left (South) on TX-171 Right (South) on FM-2331 Right (West) on FM-4 until end Right (North) on FM-4 Left (West) on FM-4 (Acton Hwy) until end Left (South) on US-377 Granbury, TX

Granbury, TX to Strawn, TX (68 miles) Right (West) on Bus-377 to historical downtown Granbury Right (North) on FM-51 in historical downtown Granbury Left (North) on FM-4/ Lipan Hwy Left on FM-1189 to Morgan Mill, TX Cross US-281 Continue (West) on FM-1188 until end Right (North) on TX-108 At I-20 Continue North on FM-919 to Gordon, TX Left (West) on TX-193 Left (West) on TX-108 to Strawn, TX

Strawn to Forth Belknap (70 Miles) Right (North) on TX-16 Left (West) on FM-207 until end Right (North) on FM-717 Left (West) on US-180 Right (North) on FM-717 until end Left (South) on TX-67 Right (North) on FM-701 to Eliasville, TX until end In Eliasville, TX turn Left on FM-1974 Right (North) on FM-3109 Road changes to Fish Creek Rd, continue to end Left (West) on FM-209 Right (North) on FM-578 until end Right (East) on US-380 Right (South) on FM-61 to Fort Belknap Mileage 178 Miles to destination 100 Miles on return trip 278 Total miles

Duration All day- Full day of riding, sightseeing, shopping, and eating

Return to Fort Worth Right (South) on FM-61 to Graham, TX Left (East) on US-380 Right (South) on TX-16 Road changes to TX-337 Continue on TX-337 to Graford, TX Continue on TX-337 to end Left (East) on US-180 to Mineral Wells, TX Continue on US-180 to Weatherford, TX Merge onto I-20 East to Fort Worth, TX

Places to visit and eat

Granbury, TX Eat at The Fillin Station (Biker friendly) Park in historic downtown and restaurant is on the southeast corner

Visit historical downtown Beautiful historic town square, great shopping in refurbished buildings, Hood County Museum & Jail.

Strawn, TX Eat at Mary’s in Strawn (Biker friendly halfway point lunch) When entering Strawn, TX turn Left (South) on TX-16, cross RR tracks and Mary’s restaurant is on your left (gravel parking lot)

Newcastle, TX Visit Historical Fort Belknap

Graham, TX- Near Fort Belknap Eat at Rockin S Bar & Grill in Graham, TX (Biker friendly) Exit Right (South) from Fort Belknap on FM-61 and continue to end Left (East) on 7th Street Right (South) on Elm Street Go 1.3 miles and Rockin S Bar & Grill will be on the left

Eat at Dos Chiles Exit Right (South) from Fort Belknap on FM-61 and continue to end Left (East) on 7th Street Right (South) on Elm Street Go 2 miles and Dos Chiles will be on the right