Beginner Backpack - Cross Timbers trail - Cedar Bayou to 4.9 mile camp

Meet at the trailhead on Cedar Bayou Blvd. We will hike 2.5 miles to the campsites before 5 mile camp to set up camp for the night. It's about a 45 min to an hour hike to the campsite.

We will have 20 min of community wood gathering.

Sunday-pack up and hike out

This is a great beginner backpacking trip or a time to test out new gear.

No reservations for this backpacking trip.

Need help packing?
Check out this helpful REI checklist:
👉 REI Backpacking Checklist

Trail Map:
We’re hiking a small section of the Cross Timbers Trail.
Here’s the full trail map:
👉 AllTrails – Cross Timbers Trail
Note: We're only doing the first 2.5 miles in and back.

You will park on the side of Cedar Bayou road and will need to pay $5.00 cash at the drop box on the gate. There will not be a place for change, so bring $5 bill. There is now a QR code you can use to pay the parking fee.

• What to bring
Everything needed not to die. Food, shelter, water, and sleeping needs. I suggest carry all your water instead of filtering the lake water, but plenty of people do filter on this trail.

• Important to know
Good doggos are welcome, but please bring a leash. For hiking and and camp. Always be prepared to detain your furry companion if the need ever arise.

What's OK for this trip. Adult beverages are fine if you know your limits.
If the trail is too much for you, you will need to hike yourself out.