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Texas Buckeye Trail


Hike Name: Texas Buckeye Trail
Location: northeast TX
Length: 2
Submitted by: Will
Date Submitted: 0/0/00
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Description
This trail is located in Dallas, Tx. Rochester Park features a virtually unspoiled bottomland hardwood forest with bur Oak, Cedar, Elm, Hackberry and Pecan trees. It also has the largest stand of Texas Buckeyes in the region. The walking route is not a trail, so come prepared to get your shoes dirty.

Directions to Hike
Trailhead: 32.7345833 N -96.7531167 W. The walking route (not trail) starts at the south end of Bexar Street (Mapsco 56M) and heads southeast toward the Trinity River. Some parking areas are adjacent to the park, but they may not be secure places.

Contact Information
Dallas Park and Recreation

Department Director
Paul D. Dyer

Dallas City Hall
1500 Marilla Street, Room 6FN
Dallas, TX 75201

Phone: (214) 670-4100
Fax: (214) 670-4098

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