Fredonia-Pontotoc Wildflower Drive

Take RR 386 north from NE Corner of Courthouse Square in downtown Mason. Approx 8 miles, turn right on FM 2618. This area of Mason County is particularly scenic with hills, valleys, and exposed granite boulders. Approx 7 miles, turn right on RR 1900. Road passes the first Fly Gap community school originally built in 1884. Approx 8 miles, intersect Hwy 29. At this point, driver can turn right to return to Mason or turn left to drive to Llano.

Hilda Wildflower Drive

South on Hwy 87 - Turn right on FM 783. Turn Left on Simmonsville Road. Watch for Turkey Mountain. Turn right on Loeffler Lane (private property, please do NOT litter or trespass). Approx 3 miles, reach Hilda Methodist Church & Hilda community cemetery. Just past Church, turn left on Threadgill Creek Road. This 10-mile gravel road is EXTREMELY SCENIC with multiple low water crossings. Watch for wildlife and livestock. Approx 10 miles, reach Hwy 87.

James River Road Wildflower Drive

South on Hwy 87 - Turn right on RR 1723. Aprox 3 miles, turn right on FM 2389. Look for historical marker on left for Todd Mountain Cemetery. John Wayne’s movie, The Searchers, was based on Todd’s story. Approx 4 miles, reach double bridge crossing over Llano River. Road turns sharply right and becomes James River Road (James River Road is a gravel road, so it is a slow drive). Approx 7 miles, reach James River.