The 2005 MTF Poker Run From Hell
The Sniffin' Rides
Willow City
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The 2005 MTF Poker Run From Hell |
The Sniffin' Rides |
This ride takes in the eastern edges of the Hill Country. It takes in the famous Willow City Loop, which best known for its spectacular Blue Bonnet fields in the spring, but is a great ride and offers some great vista of the surrounding hill country. This ride also includes a trip to Enchanted Rock State Recreation Area, which is one of the largest monolithic granite outcroppings in North America. It takes about half an hour or so to climb to the top, but it is worth the trip, especially on a clear day. Lunch at The Salt Lick on the way back, or if your too hungry from climbing Enchanted Rock, stop at the Hill Country Cafe (Over one dozen served) before meandering back to Comfort than grabbing I-10 back to Kerrville.
Note: The north entry to the Willow City Loop is not well marked. Go slow and look for the sign. Don't get confused by the sign to Willow City.
Warning: There are numerous deer in the Enchanted Park area. One MTF'er found himself literally surrounded by a herd of deer crossing the road. It pays to slow down within the park.
Summary: 228.4 miles (7 hours, 52 minutes)
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Time |
Mile |
Instruction |
For |
Toward |
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8:00 AM |
0.0 |
Depart Kerrville on Local road(s) (South-West) |
76 yds |
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8:00 AM |
0.1 |
Turn LEFT (South-East) onto McFarland Dr [McFarland St] |
43 yds |
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8:00 AM |
0.1 |
Turn LEFT to stay on McFarland Dr [McFarland St] |
153 yds |
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8:01 AM |
0.2 |
Turn LEFT (North-East) onto Hays St, then immediately turn RIGHT (South-East) onto Barnett St |
0.3 mi |
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8:03 AM |
0.5 |
Turn LEFT (North-East) onto SR-16 [Sidney Baker St] |
2.1 mi |
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8:07 AM |
2.6 |
Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-16 [Fredericksburg Rd] |
98 yds |
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8:07 AM |
2.7 |
Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-16 [Fredricksburg Hwy] |
32 yds |
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8:07 AM |
2.7 |
Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-16 [Fredericksburg Rd] |
0.2 mi |
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8:08 AM |
2.9 |
Bear RIGHT (North-East) onto SR-16 [Fredricksburg Hwy] |
0.5 mi |
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8:08 AM |
3.4 |
Bear RIGHT (East) onto SR-16 [Fredericksburg Rd] |
5.2 mi |
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8:17 AM |
8.6 |
Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-16 [HWY-16 S] |
14.7 mi |
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8:42 AM |
23.3 |
Bear RIGHT (East) onto SR-16 |
0.4 mi |
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8:43 AM |
23.7 |
Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-16 [S Adams St] |
0.9 mi |
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8:45 AM |
24.6 |
Turn LEFT (North-West) onto US-87 [W Main St] |
0.4 mi |
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8:46 AM |
25.0 |
Turn RIGHT (North-East) onto N Milam St [Ranch Road 965] |
1.1 mi |
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8:49 AM |
26.1 |
Road name changes to Ranch Road 965 [Upper Crabapple Rd] |
0.4 mi |
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8:49 AM |
26.5 |
Bear RIGHT (North-East) onto Ranch Road 965 |
6.4 mi |
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9:00 AM |
32.9 |
At near Cherry Mountain, stay on Ranch Road 965 (North) |
9.3 mi |
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9:16 AM |
42.2 |
At near Crabapple, stay on Ranch Road 965 (North-East) |
4.6 mi |
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9:24 AM |
46.8 |
Turn RIGHT (South) onto Local road(s) |
0.7 mi |
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9:26 AM |
47.5 |
Turn LEFT (East) onto Local road(s) |
0.4 mi |
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9:27 AM |
47.9 |
Bear LEFT (North-East) onto Local road(s) |
0.7 mi |
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9:28 AM |
48.5 |
Turn LEFT (North) onto Local road(s) |
1.2 mi |
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9:30 AM |
49.8 |
Bear RIGHT (East) onto Local road(s) |
0.2 mi |
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9:31 AM |
50.0 |
Turn RIGHT (South) onto SR-16 |
1.8 mi |
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9:34 AM |
51.7 |
At near Eckert, turn LEFT (East) onto Willow City Loop |
3.8 mi |
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9:42 AM |
55.5 |
At Willow City Loop, Willow City, TX 78675, stay on Willow City Loop (East) |
1.1 mi |
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9:44 AM |
56.6 |
Turn RIGHT to stay on Willow City Loop |
1.9 mi |
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9:47 AM |
58.5 |
Turn RIGHT to stay on Willow City Loop |
6.0 mi |
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9:59 AM |
64.5 |
Bear LEFT (South) onto Ranch Road 1323 |
4.8 mi |
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10:08 AM |
69.3 |
At near Blowout, return West on Ranch Road 1323 |
4.8 mi |
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10:16 AM |
74.0 |
Arrive Willow City |
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10:46 AM |
74.0 |
Depart Willow City on Ranch Road 1323 (South) |
7.7 mi |
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10:59 AM |
81.7 |
At FM-1323, road name changes to FM-1323 [Ranch Road 1323] |
16.1 mi |
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11:27 AM |
97.8 |
Turn RIGHT (South) onto US-281 |
8.4 mi |
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11:37 AM |
106.2 |
Take Ramp (LEFT) onto US-290 |
18.7 mi |
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12:00 PM |
124.9 |
Turn RIGHT (South) onto FM-12 [S Ranch Road 12] |
1.7 mi |
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12:04 PM |
126.6 |
Turn LEFT (East) onto FM-150 (W) |
5.9 mi |
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12:15 PM |
132.5 |
Turn LEFT (East) onto Local road(s) |
109 yds |
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12:15 PM |
132.6 |
Arrive Driftwood |
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1:15 PM |
132.6 |
Depart Driftwood on Local road(s) (West) |
109 yds |
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1:16 PM |
132.7 |
Turn RIGHT (North) onto FM-150 W, then immediately turn LEFT (West) onto Elder Hill Rd |
4.3 mi |
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1:24 PM |
136.9 |
Turn LEFT (South) onto FM-12 [Ranch Road 12] |
8.4 mi |
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1:39 PM |
145.3 |
At near Wimberley, turn RIGHT (North-West) onto FM-2325 |
13.7 mi |
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2:02 PM |
159.0 |
Bear LEFT (West) onto FM-2325 [Ranch Road 2325] |
1.4 mi |
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2:05 PM |
160.4 |
At FM-2325, stay on FM-2325 [Ranch Road 2325] (West) |
0.6 mi |
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2:06 PM |
161.0 |
Turn LEFT (South-West) onto FM-165 [Ranch Road 165] |
7.5 mi |
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2:20 PM |
168.6 |
Turn LEFT (South) onto SR-163 Loop [Chandler St] |
0.4 mi |
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2:20 PM |
169.0 |
Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-163 Loop |
0.8 mi |
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2:22 PM |
169.8 |
Turn LEFT (South) onto US-281 |
7.0 mi |
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2:31 PM |
176.8 |
Turn RIGHT (West) onto FM-473 [Ranch Road 473] |
2.0 mi |
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2:35 PM |
178.8 |
Road name changes to HWY-473 [FM-473] |
5.5 mi |
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2:45 PM |
184.3 |
Road name changes to FM-473 [Ranch Road 473] |
8.3 mi |
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2:59 PM |
192.6 |
Turn LEFT to stay on FM-473 [Ranch Road 473] |
4.9 mi |
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3:08 PM |
197.5 |
Bear RIGHT (North) onto FM-473 [Sisterdale Rd] |
0.8 mi |
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3:09 PM |
198.4 |
Turn LEFT (West) onto FM-473 [Ranch Road 473] |
12.1 mi |
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3:30 PM |
210.5 |
Turn RIGHT (North) onto US-87 |
0.7 mi |
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3:31 PM |
211.2 |
Take Ramp (LEFT) onto I-10 |
14.4 mi |
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3:45 PM |
225.6 |
At exit 508, turn RIGHT onto Ramp |
0.2 mi |
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3:45 PM |
225.8 |
Turn LEFT (South) onto SR-16 [Fredericksburg Rd] |
0.1 mi |
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3:45 PM |
225.9 |
Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-16 [Sidney Baker St] |
2.0 mi |
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3:50 PM |
227.9 |
Turn RIGHT (North-West) onto Barnett St |
0.3 mi |
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3:51 PM |
228.2 |
Turn LEFT (South-West) onto Hays St, then immediately turn RIGHT (North-West) onto McFarland Dr [McFarland St] |
0.2 mi |
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3:52 PM |
228.3 |
Turn RIGHT to stay on McFarland Dr [McFarland St] |
43 yds |
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3:52 PM |
228.3 |
Turn RIGHT (North-East) onto Local road(s) |
76 yds |
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3:52 PM |
228.4 |
Arrive Kerrville |