Fern Multi-Use Trail
Off-road trail near New Waverly, Texas
Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses ATV / UTV
Trail conditions
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Getting there
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Trail start coordinates: 30.54809, -95.58541
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Horses, ATV / UTV
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 291 to 370 ft
- Ride time
- 1 hr 55 min by bike
- Surface
- Earth
- Fee
- A fee is charged
- County
- Walker County, Texas
Texas ATV and dirt bike rules
- Registration
- No state registration for off-road use.
- Visiting from out of state
- Same decal, no reciprocity.
- Trail pass
- OHV Decal $16 per fiscal year (Sep 1 to Aug 31) for public land and grant-funded OHV parks.
- Helmets
- Helmet and eye protection on public property.
- Young riders
- Under 14 must be directly supervised by an adult.
- Safety course
- ATV safety certificate needed on public property unless supervised by a certified adult.
- UTVs / side-by-sides
- Same decal applies.
- Good to know
- Decal not prorated.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD), checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
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Camping nearby
- Cagle Recreation Area 3.2 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Stubblefield Lake 3.2 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- FERN 5.3 mi long
- SANDY 3.2 mi long
- ZEBRA 6.7 mi long
- Zebra Multi-Use Trail 7.8 mi long
- Boy Scout Multi-Use Trail 3.1 mi long
- Sandy Multi-Use Trail 4.1 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is Fern Multi-Use Trail?
- Fern Multi-Use Trail is about 6.0 miles long, or about 12 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on Fern Multi-Use Trail?
- About 318 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 291 and 370 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike Fern Multi-Use Trail?
- Plan on about 4 hr 55 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on Fern Multi-Use Trail?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
- What can you do on Fern Multi-Use Trail?
- Fern Multi-Use Trail is open to hiking, biking, horses and ATV / UTV, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
- Where does Fern Multi-Use Trail start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 30.54809, -95.58541. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.