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North of HoustonLone Star Hiking Trail - Sam Houston National Forest
South of HoustonBrazos Bend State Park Approximately 30 miles from Houston, Brazos Bend State Park encompasses 5000 acres of
bottomland forest, with 3 miles of frontage on the Brazos River. Hiking trails
along cutoff meanders of Big Creek and oxbow lakes provide plenty of opportunity to view
wildlife, including alligators and many spieces of birds. The George Observatory is
located within the park. More Is your favorite Southeast Texas outdoor getaway not listed here? Send a note to houston.webmaster@lonestar.sierraclub.org. |
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130 miles of
hiking-only trails wind through stands of loblolly pine and hardwoods. Flowering
dogwoods and redbud trees are particularly striking in the spring. Begun in 1965, it
was the first trail of this size in Texas. Choice hiking times are winter, spring
and fall. Avoid hiking during the winter hunting season. Developed
campgrounds are operated by the US Forest Service at Double Lake and Stubblefield, by
Texas Parks & Wildlife at Huntsville and Lake Livingston State Parks and by the
Trinity River Authority at Wolf Creek Park. Primitive camping is allowed along the
trail. Hikers must carry in and out all supplies, including water. Maps: