Katy Trail via University Crossing Trail
1.9 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 39 min
Katy Trail via University Crossing Trail is a 1.9-mile out-and-back near Highland Park, TX. It is mostly level, with 27 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Katy Trail via University Crossing Trail
1.9 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 39 min
Elevation 533–586 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: University Crossing Trail · 32.84070, -96.77307
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:15 AM · sunset 7:28 PM
Dogs allowed on leash · Transit-accessible: Worcola @ Twin Sixties - S - MB1 stop 150 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on University Crossing Trail, heading S.
- 0.3 miBear left, heading SW.
- 0.3 miBear right, heading SW.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading SW.
- 0.4 miTurn right onto Katy Trail, heading W.
- 0.1 miReach Katy Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.1 miTurn left, heading NE.
- 0.3 miContinue straight onto University Crossing Trail, heading E.
- 450 ftTurn left, heading NE.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading NE.
- 0.2 miBear left, heading N.
- 450 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.5 mi in (~13 min). Leave by 6:55 PM for the 7:28 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Dogs allowed on leash
- Transit-accessible: Worcola @ Twin Sixties - S - MB1 stop 150 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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