About Northeast Texas Trail
A 130-mile recreational trail rolling over rural Northeast Texas
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Easy📏 0.1 mi
Northeast Texas Trail
Cunningham, Arkansas · Lamar County · rwn
A 130-mile recreational trail rolling over rural Northeast Texas
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33.41324, -95.38849
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Weather at Northeast Texas Trail
Live forecast for the trailhead. Use it to pack and time your hike.
Today
Heavy Rain
80°/71°
💧 27%🌬 12mph
↑ 7:15 AM ↓ 7:05 PM
Fri
Heavy Rain
77°/71°
💧 29%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:16 AM ↓ 7:04 PM
Sat
Heavy Drizzle
74°/69°
💧 27%🌬 11mph
↑ 7:17 AM ↓ 7:03 PM
Sun
Overcast
83°/70°
💧 9%🌬 11mph
↑ 7:18 AM ↓ 7:01 PM
Mon
Mostly Clear
87°/69°
🌬 12mph
↑ 7:18 AM ↓ 7:00 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
What “Easy” Means
Gentle terrain, well-marked. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.
What to Pack & Wear
Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.
Estimated hike time: 0.3 hours based on 0.1 mi + 0ft of climb (Naismith’s rule). Forecast averages 70–80°F with peak rain chance 29%.
👔 What to Wear
- Moisture-wicking T-shirtLight color, breathable.
- Lightweight shorts or pantsQuick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
- Brimmed sun hatBetter than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
- Trail runnersBreathable mesh uppers.
🎒 What to Pack
- Water~0.3 hr estimated hike → aim for at least 0.5L (17 fl oz).
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Trail Safety in Arkansas
Trail conditions in Arkansas change with weather, season, and fire activity. Closures, washouts, and rerouting are common. Before heading out:
- Check with the land manager for current conditions and closures
- Tell someone your plan and expected return time
- Know your turn-around limits — conditions can change fast
- Carry the 10 essentials: water, food, navigation, first aid, light, fire, shelter, knife, sun protection, extra clothes
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