Wilson Creek is a creek in Colin County, Texas.[1]

Wilson Creek
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Location
CountryUnited States
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationCelina, Texas
Mouth 
 • location
East Fork of the Trinity River
 • coordinates
34°11′06″N 96°38′18″W / 34.1849°N 96.6384°W / 34.1849; -96.6384

Course

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The creek rises east of Celina and flows to the southeast for 23 miles.[2] It passes under U.S. Route 380 and State Highway 75 before flowing through McKinney. The creek meets the East Fork of the Trinity River at Lavon Lake.[3]

Wilson Creek Trail

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The 10-mile Wilson Creek Trail in McKinney joined the National Trails System in 2023.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Wilson Creek Park | Celina, TX - Life Connected". www.celina-tx.gov. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Wilson Creek (Collin County)". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  3. ^ "Wilson Creek | TX Almanac". www.texasalmanac.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  4. ^ Innovates, Dallas; Seeley, David (June 26, 2023). "The Last Word: Why McKinney's Wilson Creek Trail Has Joined the National Trails System". Dallas Innovates. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  5. ^ "McKinney trail added to the national system. What makes it so special?". Dallas News. June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.