Hope • March 20, 2026
Pioneer is First to Cross Texas Along His New xTx Trail – 1,500 Miles Devised for Hikers, Cyclists and Horses
Originally published on Good News Network

This is Charlie Gandy, who’s set to become the first adventurer to complete the Cross-Texas Trail, the xTx, America’s newest long-distance hiking route. The 67-year-old invented the trail himself, and invested $10,000 to ensure the route could become a destination for hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders. Moving westward, he and his two hiking companions are Good News Network.
This is Charlie Gandy, who’s set to become the first adventurer to complete the Cross-Texas Trail, the xTx, America’s newest long-distance hiking route. The 67-year-old invented the trail himself, and invested $10,000 to ensure the route could become a destination for hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders. Moving westward, he and his two hiking companions are Good News Network.
Originally published on Good News Network.
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