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Elm Creek Nature Trail and Oak Grove Trail Loop route map
Difficulty: EasyLoop

Elm Creek Nature Trail and Oak Grove Trail Loop

Buffalo Gap, Texas

2.0 mi

Distance

118 ft

Elev. Gain

41m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Elm Creek Nature Trail and Oak Grove Trail Loop is a loop trail in Abilene State Park, managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, in Taylor County, Texas. It is 2 miles long and gains 118 feet. The nearest town is Buffalo Gap, Texas, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:603 ft
Max:616 ft
Gain:36 ft
Loss:36 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 603 ft and 616 ft across 2.0 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.603 ft607 ft612 ft616 ft0.0 mi0.5 mi1.0 mi1.5 mi2.0 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi603 ft
High point0.8 mi616 ft
End2.0 mi603 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Buffalo Gap, TX · about 3 mi away
County:
Taylor County, TX
Jurisdiction:
Abilene State Park · Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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