Flower Mound - Highland Village - Argyle
April 24, 2025 Maverick Tax Guardians

Construction is poised to begin on the High Plains Trail, a significant infrastructure project designed to link the forthcoming Furst Ranch mixed-use development to US 377. This development follows the Argyle Town Council’s approval of the final plat on April 21, 2025.​Community Impact+2Community Impact+2Community Impact+2Community Impact+3Community Impact+3Community Impact+3

The High Plains Trail will feature a 24-foot-wide paved road complemented by a grand entrance, facilitating direct access from Furst Ranch to US 377. The project also includes 7.66 acres of open space, featuring 6-foot-wide trails, a 4-foot sidewalk, a pavilion overlooking a pond, and a trailhead pavilion. An emergency access point is planned at Smoot Road and US 377, with future plans to develop this into a secondary four-lane road.​Community Impact

The municipal utility district for the Bartonville portion of Furst Ranch will oversee the maintenance of the roads and open spaces. While current assessments indicate no significant traffic issues, there is a possibility of installing a traffic signal at the intersection of High Plains Trail and US 377 in the future.​Community Impact

Furst Ranch is a comprehensive 2,300-acre development plan that includes:​Community Impact

Construction of the High Plains Trail is expected to commence promptly, with completion anticipated within six months. No significant traffic disruptions are expected during this period.​Community Impact

This development marks a significant step in enhancing the infrastructure and connectivity of the Argyle and Flower Mound areas, promising improved accessibility and community amenities.​

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Community Impact-“High Plains Trail to connect Furst Ranch to US 377 with road, open space, trails” ( April 22, 2025). Retrieved from:https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/flower-mound-highland-village-argyle/development/2025/04/22/high-plains-trail-to-connect-furst-ranch-to-us-377-with-road-open-space-trails/