Place

Turkey Creek Trail: FM 1943

dense vegetation on both sides of a trail, giving the impression of tree tunnel — Find solitude on the Turkey Creek Trail.
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Benches/Seating, Grill, Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed, Picnic Table, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles

Farm to Market Road (FM) 1943 is the northern terminus of the Turkey Creek Trail.

Distance: 14 miles one-way
Type: Out-and-back
Location: Turkey Creek Unit
Trailhead: Parking lot on FM 1943
Lat/Long: 30.613495, -94.344206

Overview

For a 7-mile roundtrip hike, begin here and hike 3 miles south to the Pitcher Plant Trail. Look for carnivorous pitcher plants in spring and summer on the 1-mile loop, then return to FM 1943.

Other Trailheads

You can reach the Turkey Creek Trail at these trailheads, listed north to south:

FM 1943
Pitcher Plant Trail (County Road 4850)
County Road 4825
Gore Store Road
Kirby Nature Trail (FM 420)

Accessibility

Trail surfaces include hard packed soil and leaves and wooden boardwalks. The trail is generally flat with some minor ups and downs. Hazards include exposed tree roots and muddy sections if it has rained recently.