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Biking, Hiking, Walking, and Equestrian trails in NE Texas

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Welcome to the NETT

VISITOR’S GUIDE

Locate entrance points across East Texas and start your journey today!


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A 130-mile recreational trail rolling over rural Northeast Texas

Progress is Coming Soon to the NETT in Bowie County!

Improvements to a portion of the Northeast Texas Trail System are scheduled to begin in November, according to plans awarded last week by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Work will take place along US 82 in Bowie County from County Road 4105 west of Malta to State Highway 98 west of New Boston, an area covering just over three miles.

“The trail will be moved an additional 50 feet away from the roadway. Once complete, the improved, aggregate surface path will be 10-feet wide,” said Texarkana Area Engineer Tommy Bruce. “The project will include clearing and grading, along with safety improvements including crosswalk striping, safety bollards, curb ramps and signage for street crossings.”

Garret Shields Infrastructure of The Colony, Texas was awarded the project with a bid of $1,958,509.

Once work is underway, the project is estimated to take 12 months to complete, weather permitting.

TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Grants

The NorthEast Texas Trail Coalition is very pleased to announce that four TxDOT grants totaling nearly $7.5 million dollars were recently awarded to fully develop over 27 miles of the east half of the NETT. These federal funding dollars were earmarked specifically for Transportation Alternatives projects such as sidewalks, shared-use paths, bike lanes, pedestrian bridges, and other features that enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety for all ages and abilities.

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TxDOT received $25 million in federal funds to expand two trail corridors in northeast Texas and El Paso

Aug. 17, 2022

AUSTIN – Texas is taking another step forward in providing safe, long-distance travel options for bicyclists and pedestrians after TxDOT received $25 million in federal funds to expand two trail corridors in northeast Texas and El Paso. Both trails are components of the state’s envisioned Bicycle Tourism Trails network.

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NE Texas Trail

History of the NETT

When completed the Northeast Texas Trail will be the longest Hike/Bike and Equestrian Trail in Texas and the 4th longest in the U.S.A.

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Reno Rail Trail

Jobs fill your pocket, but adventures fill your soul.

Jamie Lyn Beatty
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Support the NETT

The NorthEast Texas Trail Coalition is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization.
Your donations are tax-deductible.

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Camping on the NETT


There are campsite locations, adjacent to the NETT Right of Ways, which are available for public use.

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Honoring Earl Erickson

Honoring Earl Erickson

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TxDOT received $25 million in federal funds to expand two trail corridors in northeast Texas and El Paso

Wolfe City Campground

Introducing the Tom Ellis White Park in Wolfe City

2016-2017 NETT Strategic Plan

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The quest to hike the 130-mile Northeast Texas Trail

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Paris, TX 75461

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