Place

Turkey Creek Trail: Gore Store Road Northbound

flooded part of the forest with trees growing out of the water — Seasonal pond along the Turkey Creek Trail
NPS Photo / Scott Sharaga

Benches/Seating, Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed, Picnic Table, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles

Catch the Turkey Creek Trail at 2 trailheads on Gore Store Road. The northbound option begins on the west side of Turkey Creek.

Distance: 14 miles one-way
Type: Out-and-back
Location: Turkey Creek Unit
Trailhead: Parking lot on Gore Store Road
Lat/Long: 30.522098, -94.346870

Overview

Heading north from Gore Store Road, it is 2.7 miles to the next road access at County Road 4825, 6.2 miles to the Pitcher Plant Trail, and 9.2 miles to the northern terminus of the Turkey Creek Trail on 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.