Parks of Aledo Trails
The Parks of Aledo Trails (POA Trails) are a stacked loop trail system of 8 connected trails inside a residential development in the City of Aledo. Located in Parker County about midway between Weatherford and Fort Worth, the 12+ mile trail winds through 135+ acres of scenic green space.
The Parks of Aledo Trails traverse through 3 distinct environmental areas: Prairies, Bluffs and Lakes.
South of Bailey Ranch Road the POA Prairie Trails meander through 5 connected trails (Blue, Yellow, Green, Orange, and Gray). 40 signs along the trail provide notices and reminders. Each loop has color-coded signage to direct the trail user. Each loop is one-way in a clockwise direction, except for the Blue Loop, which is counterclockwise. A color map of the trails and Rules of the Trail are posted at the Point Vista Drive kiosk adjacent to the Blue Trail entrance.
North of Bailey Ranch Road the POA Bluffs Trail are 2 connected trails (Red and Violet). 60 signs along the trail provide notices and reminders. A color map of the trails and Rules of the Trail are posted at the Jenkins Road kiosk adjacent to the Red Trail entrance. The trail rides counterclockwise featuring sustained climbs and descents, exposure to steep drops, rock gardens and creeks. Trail users are required to have an elevated level of skill to recreate the trail.
Southwest of the Jenkins Road trailhead the POA Lakes Trail meander along Shadow Creek, two small lakes and through a wooded highland. 20 signs along the trail provide notices and reminders. The trail rides counterclockwise adjacent to a heavily wooded creek before a sustained climb past the ponds and into the woods above the residential development. The POA Lakes Trail connects with the gray trail of the POA Prairie Trails.
Trail users are required to visit the trailhead kiosks and read the Rules of the Trails before recreating on the trails. It’s a GREAT idea to take a photo of the trail map if this is your first visit to the POA Trails.
Emergency Medical Technician points are along all the trails. They are noted by a red trail marker in alphabetical order, letter A thru P along the POA Prairie Trails, letters AA thru RR along the POA Bluffs Trail and letters TT through ZZ along the POA Lakes Trail. Should you require medical assistance along the trail, call 911. Give the dispatch operator your location (EMT AA, for instance). Aledo Fire/EMS has a KMZ file of the POA Trails and all EMT locations. Follow their instructions. This EMT system is in use at Quanah Hill and the Western Heritage Park Trail.
PARKING NOTICE: Parking is NOT allowed on Point Vista Drive.
Primary Trailhead Parking is at 1700 Jenkins Road (just west of Bailey Ranch Road). See trail map for location.
On Saturday and Sunday ONLY: Trail users may park at the First Aledo Bank (900 Bailey Ranch Road). See trail map for location.
Please remember when you are riding or hiking to follow the Rules of the Trail.
PLEASE REFER TO THE WMBC FACEBOOK PAGE FOR TRAIL STATUS.