The Texas Forts Trail is an expansive 650-mile driving loop that journeys through the rolling plains and rugged landscapes of central west Texas. Tracing the paths of 19th-century pioneers, this historic route connects several well-preserved frontier military posts, including Fort Concho and Fort Phantom Hill. Drivers can expect wide-open skies and well-maintained rural highways that offer a deeply immersive and reflective journey into the state's frontier heritage.