Cleburne State Park

900'

850' Trails Map 901' 850'

West Fork 5800 Park Road 21 Camp Creek Cleburne, TX 76033 (817) 645-4215 893' www.texasstateparks.org

Keyhole Shady Springs Camp Loop Camp Loop 1.14 Fossil Ridge Trail North Creek 0.13 Camp Loop Fossil Ridge Trail Run Day Use Area 850' Great Blue Cedar Grove Heron Camp Loop Perch Point 0.08 Fishing Trail 6 0.12

0.17 Beach Day Poplar Point Use Area Camp Loop

0.17 Coyote Run Sandy Flats LEGEND 0.29 Nature Trail Fishing Trail 0.81 Headquarters Restrooms Parking Cedar Lake Scenic Overlook Hollow Picnic Area Day Use Area 800' 850' 0.25 Hiking Only Trail Crappie Cove

900' Fishing Trail Swimming Area 0.11 0.1 Fishing Area

Playground 0.79 5 0.09 Boat Ramp Bluecat Bottoms Spillway Fishing Trail Trail 850' Water/Electric Camping 0.18 Limestone Dining Hall 4 White-tail Hollow 1 Ridge Inner Screened Shelters Trail Loop Trail 800' 0.25 Fossil Ridge 0.07 850' All trails allow hiking and biking unless otherwise Trail 1.07 1.67

indicated. Contour intervals are 10 feet. Trail 0.22 lengths are in miles. Elevation levels are in feet. 0.1

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870' POINTS OF INTEREST 750' (GPS coordinates shown in degrees, minutes, seconds) Spillway 1.65 Trail 1 CCC SPILLWAY 32°15'43.62"N 97°33'10.34"W Limestone Ridge See the historical highlight of the park, a three-tiered Trail limestone spillway built by the CCC. 0.07 3 2 CAMP CREEK DAY USE AREA Camp Creek 32°15'15.20"N 97°33'4.19"W 0.11 Day Use Area A great place to watch for white-tailed deer and other 2 wildlife. Camp Creek Loop 3 CAMP CREEK BRIDGE 0.9 32°15'19.32"N 97°33'6.20"W 21 to Cleburne The CCC built this historic bridge over Camp Creek.

4 PARK ROAD 21 OVERLOOK Camp Creek 32°15'44.43"N 97°33'27.81"W The CCC designed the park road to reveal views like this one of Cedar Lake. 850'

5 CRAPPIE COVE800' FISHING AREA 32°15'48.11"N 97°33'34.32"W A peaceful place for bank fishing. 800' 1434

750' 6 CEDAR LAKE BEACH 700' 32°16'10.73"N 97°33'44.09"W 850' Take a swim in the spring-fed waters of Cedar Lake.

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In accordance with Texas State Depository Law, this publication is available at the Texas State Publications Clearinghouse and/or Texas Depository Libraries. © 2013 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department PWD MP P4503-0013J (7/13) 5800 Park Road 21 FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1. Cleburne, Texas 76033 Cleburne State Park (817) 645-4215 TRAIL DISTANCE TIME DIFFICULTY DESCRIPTION

CAMP CREEK 1.24 mi. 1 hr. Moderate Look for bur oaks and five-lobed Virginia creeper Discover the hidden oasis LOOP (Round Trip) vines on this short loop hike along West Camp Creek. Stop and enjoy the view as you cross the historic Camp Creek Bridge built by the CCC. of Cedar Lake nestled below FOSSIL RIDGE 2.52 mi. 1.5 hrs. Challenging Follow the ups and downs of this trail along the park TRAIL (One Way) (One Way) boundary to see a variety of picturesque landscapes. Extend your adventure by connecting to the Camp rugged limestone bluffs. Creek Loop Trail or the Coyote Run Nature Trail.

Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, spring-fed Cedar Lake is the sparkling WHITE-TAIL 1.82 mi. 1.25 hrs. Moderate This trail starts with a scenic walk through the HOLLOW TRAIL (Round Trip) (Round Trip) woods and ends with a view overlooking Cedar Lake centerpiece of the park. Grab your tackle and explore the fishing trails. Then as you cross the historic dam built by the CCC. hike or bike the hardscrabble limestone hills through the cedar brakes. SPILLWAY TRAIL .76 mi. 1 hr. Moderate Take this trail for the best view of the impressive (One Way) (Round Trip) three-tiered spillway that Civilian Conservation Corps Company 3804 carved by hand out of the STAYING SAFE Peak limestone. KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent and appropriate clothing/hiking shoes. COYOTE RUN 1.04 mi 1 hr. Easy Bikers and hikers alike enjoy the lake views from the NATURE TRAIL (One Way) (Round Trip) limestone hilltops along this nature trail that connects DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Your body quickly loses fluids when you’re with the Spillway and Fossil Ridge Trails. on the trail. Bring a quart of water per hour of activity. LIMESTONE RIDGE 1.74 mi. 1 hr. Challenging This challenging trail twists along the rugged TELL OTHERS WHERE YOU’LL BE. If possible, avoid exploring alone. TRAIL with (One Way) (One Way) limestone cliffs. While bikers delight in its snaky switchbacks, it is easy to get disoriented while hiking, Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return. INNER LOOP 3.41 mi. 2 hrs. so bring a compass or GPS unit so you don’t get lost. WEAR A HELMET. When biking, check with park HQ to match the TRAIL (One Way) (One Way) Take the inner loop trail for the maximum mileage. trail to your skill level. Wear a helmet to protect yourself in case of a crash. CRAPPIE COVE .25 mi. 15 min. Easy A favorite among local anglers, the rocky banks POTENTIALLY HARMFUL PLANTS AND ANIMALS MAY LIVE HERE. Staying FISHING TRAIL (One Way) (One Way) and deep pools of Crappie Cove provide the perfect opportunity for a successful day of fishing. on the trail paths makes them easier to see. Do not approach wildlife! PERCH POINT .12 mi. 10 min. Easy The rocky banks along this trail make excellent habitat TRAIL ETIQUETTE FISHING TRAIL (One Way) (One Way) for red-ear sunfish, bass and catfish. Trash your trash. Keep the park natural. Pack out all of your trash and Leave No Trace. SANDY FLATS .17 mi. 15 min. Easy Walk the shoreline between the boat ramp and the FISHING TRAIL (One Way) (One Way) beach area to find a shady paradise perfect for Leave feeding to nature. Feeding wild animals will make them sick and more likely to cause catching fish or just relaxing. harm to people. Take only memories and pictures. Please don’t disturb or remove any of the park’s plants, BLUECAT .18 mi. 15 min. Easy Hike this trail along the deeper waters of Cedar animals or artifacts. BOTTOMS (One Way) (One Way) Lake to find one of the many fishing holes filled with FISHING TRAIL catfish, crappie and bass. Keep pets on leashes to keep them safe while protecting wildlife.

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