Forked Tail Creek

Name: Forked Tail Creek
Rating: 3.0

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0.6 mile 1.0 kilometer point to point
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Ascent: 22' 7 m
Descent: -38' -12 m
High: 661' 202 m
Low: 629' 192 m

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Avg Grade: 2% (1°)
Max Grade: 11% (6°)

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Beyond the bench are several rock ledges that offer good seating and better views of one of the prettiest lakes in North Texas.

Northwest Ridge Loop

1.6 mi 2.6 km • Out and Back • 163 ft Ascent 49.66 m Ascent

(3) Pecan A…, TX

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“A scenic loop off the Riverbottom trail with boardwalk creek crossings.”

— KC Wright

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

$5 Adults (13-64), $2 Children (3-12, under 3 FREE), $3 Seniors (65+), $1 Discount per person (with Military ID-Active/Retired)

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Forked Tail Creek trail is accessible both from the Riverbottom Trail and Wild Plum Trail. If you're hiking the Riverbottom Trail, this is a nice diversion that loops back. It follows the creek and has two nice bridge crossings.

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Local Club: Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge (FWNC&R)

Land Manager: Fort Worth Nature Center

Jun 30, 2016: Zebra Mussels Found in Lake Worth and Eagle Mountain Lake

May 24, 2016: Rob Denkhaus Named New Director at Nature Center

May 24, 2016: National Mammal Found at Nature Center

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3.0 from 1 vote

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The Forked Tail Creek Trail offers a pleasant experience hiking through dense undergrowth.

Mar 9, 2017 near Lakeside, TX

A bridge at the western end of the Wild Plum Trail aids your passage over a small creek and connects you to the Riverbottom Trail.

Mar 9, 2017 near Lakeside, TX

Forked Tail Creek Trail has numerous bridges over the creek.

Mar 9, 2017 near Lakeside, TX

A sturdy bridge aids your second passage over the creek along the Forked Tail Creek Trail.

Mar 9, 2017 near Lakeside, TX