Place

Turkey Creek Trail: Gore Store Road Southbound

A short wooden boardwalk on a trail through thick woods on a cloudy morning. — Wander along the Turkey Creek Trail to find solitude.
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 southbound option begins on the east 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: 30.520944, -94.343806

Overview

Heading south from Gore Store Road, it is 4 miles to the Sandhill Loop Trail, 5 miles to the southern terminus of the Turkey Creek Trail at its junction with the Kirby Nature Trail, and 5.8 miles to the next road access at the Kirby trailhead on FM 420.

For a 9.4-mile roundtrip hike, head south on the Turkey Creek Trail for 4 miles to reach the Sandhill Loop Trail where you'll find a sunny, open forest of longleaf pines and oaks. After completing the 1.4-mile loop, return the way you came.

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.