University Crossing Trail
3.1 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 1 hr 3 min
University Crossing Trail is a 3.1-mile out-and-back near Highland Park, TX. It is mostly level, with 26 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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University Crossing Trail
3.1 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 1 hr 3 min
Elevation 533–598 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Katy Trail · 32.82930, -96.78513
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:15 AM · sunset 7:28 PM
Dogs allowed on leash · Transit-accessible: US 75 @ Webb - S - NS stop 202 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Katy Trail, heading NE.
- 0.1 miTurn right, heading SE.
- 0.3 miContinue straight onto University Crossing Trail, heading NE.
- 450 ftTurn left, heading N.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading N.
- 0.3 miBear left, heading NE.
- 0.9 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 0.9 miBear left, heading SW.
- 0.2 miBear right, heading SW.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading SW.
- 0.4 miTurn left onto Katy Trail, heading SW.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.5 mi in (~12 min). Leave by 6:56 PM for the 7:28 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Dogs allowed on leash
- Transit-accessible: US 75 @ Webb - S - NS stop 202 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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