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FM 730 and FM 455: Decatur to Forestburg
FM 730, FM 455 · Decatur → Forestburg
The drive
FM 730 runs north out of Decatur into the Cross Timbers, the belt of post oak woods and prairie that crosses North Texas. North and east of Decatur, the LBJ National Grassland protects some of the largest remaining tracts of this country, more than 20,000 acres in scattered parcels across Wise and Montague counties, and FM 730 runs past some of them, with Forest Service roads turning off toward ponds and trails.
The road is a run of long sweepers, steady climbs and dips over oak and pasture. Where FM 730 ends at FM 455 in Montague County, the drive turns west for the last few miles to the small crossroads of Forestburg.
Along the way
- Decatur
- FM 730
- Forestburg
Good to know
- Some hills and curves are blind, with slow farm vehicles beyond them.
- Much of the grassland is remote, and the Forest Service warns that cell phones often don't work in many areas.
- Some roads into the grassland off FM 730, like the way to Rucker Pond, are gravel.
Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check TxDOT DriveTexas: road conditions.
Questions about this drive
How long does FM 730 from Decatur to Forestburg take?
FM 730 and FM 455 from Decatur to Forestburg is 23.9 miles and takes about 30 minutes.
Does FM 730 go through the LBJ National Grassland?
FM 730 north of Decatur passes parcels of the LBJ National Grassland, and Forest Service roads off it lead to spots like Rucker Pond.
Is FM 730 a curvy road?
FM 730 north of Decatur is mostly gentle, long sweepers with rolling hills, some of them with blind crests.
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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.