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4C National Recreation Trail
Nature Trails
13682
4C National Recreation Trail Description *as of OCT. 2023 this trail was closed from CR1170 to Neches Bluff, please check official website (linked below) for most accurate information…
Alabama Creek Wildlife Management Area
Nature Trails
14740
Alabama Creek Wildlife Management Area Description Located in the Davy Crockett National Forest, the Alabama Creek Wildlife Management Area is managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife…
Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area
Nature Trails
7028
Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area Description The Alazan Bayou WMA preserves 2,063 acres of mature bottomland hardwood forests along the Angelina River. Loco Bayou and Moral Creek…
Angelina College Forest Fitness Trail
Urban Trails
5473
Angelina College Forest Fitness Trail Description The 1.06 mile-long loop of the natural-surface Angelina College Forest Fitness Trail can be used as a fitness/walking trail or enjoyed…
Angelina National Forest
Nature Trails
6521
Angelina National Forest Description The Angelina National Forest, named for a Native American woman who served as guide and interpreter for the early Spanish missionaries, covers more…
Angelina-Neches/Dam B Wildlife Management…
Nature Trails
7451
Angelina-Neches/Dam B Wildlife Management Area Description The Angelina-Neches/Dam B Wildlife Management Area has been described as one of the most diverse wildlife habitats in Texas.…
Atlanta State Park
Nature Trails
10780
Atlanta State Park Description Nearly five miles of trails make Atlanta State Park a place for families to get outdoors in the far northeast corner of Texas. Located on the shores of…
Banita Creek Trail
Urban Trails
8004
Banita Creek Trail Description Escape the urban environment with a shady walk along the Banita Creek Trail in the heart of Nacogdoches, just a few blocks from Stephen F. Austin State…
Bannister Wildlife Management Area
Nature Trails
14176
Bannister Wildlife Management Area Description Reintroduced eastern wild turkey and endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers are just two of the wide variety of native and migrating…
Benton Lake Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
11437
Benton Lake Paddling Trail Description One of Texas’ most mystical paddling experiences can be found on the Benton Lake Paddling Trail on Big Cypress Bayou between Jefferson and…
Bevilport Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
11932
Bevilport Paddling Trail Description: The Bevilport Paddling Trail traverses one of the most diverse wildlife areas in Texas, known as “the Forks”, where the Neches and Angelina Rivers…
Big Creek Scenic Area in Sam Houston…
Nature Trails
15640
Big Creek Scenic Area in Sam Houston National Forest Description Known for its diversity of plants and animals, the 1,420-acre Big Creek Scenic Area offers visitors a well-marked trail…
Big Sandy Trail
Nature Trails
10723
Big Sandy Trail Description The only trail in the Big Thicket National Preserve open to horses and mountain bikes, the Big Sandy Trail is an 18-miles round trip, with more topography…
Big Slough Wilderness Area
Nature Trails
9693
Big Slough Wilderness Area Description The 3,639 acre Big Slough Wilderness was set aside under the Texas Wilderness Act of 1984 and since then, the area has been managed to remain…
Big Thicket National Preserve
Nature Trails
5739
Big Thicket National Preserve Description The convergence of multiple habitats makes the Big Thicket one of the most biologically diverse places in the world. The Big Thicket National…
Boykin Springs Recreation Area
Nature Trails
13403
Boykin Springs Recreation Area Description History and nature blend to provide a great family outing at the Boykin Springs Recreation Area. The Sawmill Hiking Trail, a 5-mile round…
Caddo Lake State Park
Nature Trails
18414
Caddo Lake State Park Description Visitors to Caddo Lake State Park ooh and ahh over its beauty. Bald cypress trees draped with Spanish moss tower over Caddo Lake. Because the…
Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area
Nature Trails
13803
Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area Description The Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area manages 8,005 acres in Marion and Harrison counties and contains a permanently flooded bald…
Caddo Mounds State Historical Site
Nature Trails
13460
Caddo Mounds State Historical Site Description More than 1,200 years ago, a group of Caddo Natives known as the Hasinai built a village 26 miles west of present-day Nacogdoches, at…
Cagle Recreation Area in Sam Houston…
Nature Trails
7172
Cagle Recreation Area in Houston National Forest Description Cagle Recreation Area is a popular campground and day-use area that sits along the shoreline of Lake Conroe on the west…
Canyon Rim Woodlands
Nature Trails
5670
Canyon Rim Woodlands Trail Description The 2+ mile Canyon Rim Woodlands Trail loops around a scenic ravine so noted for its diverse bird species as to be included on the Great Texas…
Carter’s Chute Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
12119
Carter's Chute Paddling Trail Description The famed Caddo Lake is a must-see for anyone who loves to paddle! The 7.6-mile turn-around Carter’s Chute Trail begins at the Caddo Lake…
Cathedral Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
6103
Cathedral Paddling Trail Description Paddlers of the Cathedral Trail on Caddo Lake discover the mystery of the cypress swamps the area is famous for. The 3.8 mile turn-around trail…
Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands
Nature Trails
12761
Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands Description Cattail Marsh’s 900 acres of wetlands offer a variety of recreational activities. The new boardwalk and more than eight miles of gravel levee…
Chandler Upper Neches Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
17487
Chandler Upper Neches Paddling Trail Description The Chandler Upper Neches Paddling Trail offers a chance to paddle a river or a lake - or both! From the put-in spot just minutes from…
Cherokee Neches Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
6368
Cherokee Neches Paddling Trail Description “I had no idea the Neches River was so beautiful” is a common phrase from those traveling the Cherokee Neches Paddling Trail. This 6.6 mile…
Clear Lake Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
5541
Clear Lake Paddling Trail Description One of five paddling trails with the same starting point on Big Cypress Bayou, the Clear Lake Paddling Trail is a great trail for the beginner who…
Cooks Lake to Scatterman Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
6210
Cooks Lake to Scatterman Paddling Trail Description Whether joining the annual Neches River Rally in September or striking out on their own, paddlers on the Cooks Lake to Scatterman…
Davey Dogwood Park
Urban Trails
7294
Davey Dogwood Park Description The dazzling white blossoms of spring dogwood trees and the rich autumn foliage of dogwoods and other East Texas trees make a drive through the 250-acre…
Davy Crockett National Forest
Nature Trails
15288
Davy Crockett National Forest Description The Davy Crockett National Forest’s 160,000 acres of woodlands, streams, recreation areas, and wildlife habitat offer opportunities for a…
Dogwood Trail
Nature Trails
10738
Dogwood Trail Description Winding through classic undisturbed Big Thicket habitat along Theuvenins Creek, the Dogwood Trail loops for a mile or more through a mature floodplain forest…
Double Lake Recreation Area
Nature Trails
12174
Double Lake Recreation Area Description Built in 1937 by the CCC, Double Lake Recreation Area in the Sam Houston National Forest offers a little of everything, including camping,…
E.O. Siecke State Forest
Nature Trails
11314
E.O. Siecke State Forest Description Nearly six miles of trails invite the hiker to explore the Siecke State Forest’s 1,722 acres. Of special note is an accessible mile-long boardwalk…
East Texas Arboretum
Nature Trails
10531
East Texas Arboretum Description Winding, spring-fed streams and two miles of woodland trails entice visitors to explore the hundred-acre East Texas Arboretum at the edge of Athens.…
Fairchild State Forest
Nature Trails
7316
I.D. Fairchild State Forest Description Eleven miles of trails at the 2,360-acre I.D. Fairchild State Forest offer hikers the opportunity to view demonstration forests that the Texas…
Faulkner Park Nature Trail & Bike Trail
Urban Trails
8065
Faulkner Park Nature Trail & Bike Trail Description Faulkner Park features several nature trails which, together, total more than eight miles of trails for walkers, joggers, bike…
Haggerty Creek Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
5115
Haggerty Creek Paddling Trail Description The sounds are frogs croaking, owls calling, fish splashing; the view is towering cypress trees and floodplain forest up a feeder stream of…
Hell's Half Acre Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
12598
Hell’s Half Acre Paddling Trail Description Among Caddo Lake's numerous exceptional paddling trails is the 8.8-mile loop trail known as the Hell’s Half Acre Trail, winding down Big…
John Henry Kirby Memorial State Forest
Nature Trails
10956
John Henry Kirby Memorial State Forest Description Taking the 6.6-mile Longleaf Nature Trail in the 600-acre Kirby State Forest gives hikers the opportunity to learn about the tree…
Jones State Forest
Nature Trails
13628
W. Goodrich Jones State Forest Description Nearly 100,000 visitors visit the W. Goodrich Jones State Forest each year to enjoy the 15 miles of trails, learn about forest management,…
Kirby Nature Trail/Sandhill Loop Trail
Nature Trails
5583
Kirby Nature Trail/Sandhill Loop Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve Description The Kirby Nature Trail passes through several plant communities of the famed Big Thicket, including…
Lake Livingston State Park
Nature Trails
4918
Lake Livingston State Park Description Located just an hour north of Houston, Lake Livingston State Park offers a refreshing lakeside retreat from urban life. Several trails wind…
Lanana Creek Trail
Urban Trails
11394
Lanana Creek Trail Description The brainchild of Dr. F.E. “Ab” Abernethy – locally-renowned professor, folklorist, musician, and raconteur – the Lanana Creek Trail in Nacogdoches was…
Lindsey Park Bike Trail
Urban Trails
11584
Lindsey Park Bike Trail Description Bicycle enthusiasts can enjoy an exciting venue in the great outdoors at the newly-completed trail at Lindsey Park. The newest mountain bike trail…
Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston…
Nature Trails
9432
Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest Description The 3,855-acre Little Lake Creek Wilderness in the Sam Houston National Forest (SHNF), on the western edge of…
Lone Star Hiking Trail
Nature Trails
10834
Lone Star Hiking Trail Description Texas’ longest maintained trail is the beautiful Lone Star Hiking Trail, traversing the Sam Houston National Forest. Passing through the Little Lake…
Lost Arrow Biking and Hiking Trail
Urban Trails
5250
Lost Arrow Biking and Hiking Trail Description The five-mile Lost Arrow Biking and Hiking Trail is designed to give a back-country feel for hiking, trail running, biking, and nature…
Lufkin Azalea Trail
Urban Trails
10332
Lufkin Azalea Trail Description Scores of native plants alternate with small gardens of azaleas and ornamental grasses that have been planted and maintained by the City of Lufkin Parks…
Martin Dies Jr. State Park
Nature Trails
16902
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park Description Eight miles of eight scenic miles of hiking and biking trails meander through the forest attract visitors to the 730-acre Martin Dies, Jr. State…
Martin Dies Jr. State Park Paddling Trails…
Paddling Trails
10972
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park Paddling Trails Description Three state paddling trails originating from Martin Dies, Jr. State Park let the novice paddler experience the park’s backwater…
Mill Pond Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
5150
Mill Pond Paddling Trail Description The “carpet” of spatterdock and American lotus on Mill Pond make the Mill Pond Trail a little harder paddle, but the rewards are worth it –…
Mineola BigFoot Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
6997
Mineola BigFoot Paddling Trail Description *As of Aug 2023 paddlers have reported it is difficult to navigate the trail due to fallen trees and low river flow - check website for most…
Mineola Nature Preserve
Nature Trails
9791
Mineola Nature Preserve Description A diverse range of activities – hiking, biking, paddling, horseback riding – make the 2,911-acre Mineola Nature Preserve a destination for families.…
Mission Tejas State Park
Nature Trails
4750
Mission Tejas State Park Description Hiking and nature trails provide access to Texas history and the natural beauty of the East Texas Piney Woods at the 660-acre Mission Tejas State…
Moore Plantation Wildlife Management Area
Nature Trails
12650
Moore Plantation Wildlife Management Area Description The Moore Plantation Wildlife Management Area's 26,772 acres are located in Sabine and Jasper Counties in Texas' Piney Woods…
Neches - Davy Crockett Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
7457
Neches - Davy Crockett Paddling Trail Description The 9.2-mile Neches - Davy Crocket Paddling Trail flows through scenic bottomland hardwood forests in the Davy Crockett National…
Neches River National Wildlife Refuge
Nature Trails
7551
Neches River National Wildlife Refuge Description The Neches River National Wildlife Refuge is a wonderland for wildlife – it’s home to most species of native East Texas wildlife and…
Old Folks Playground Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
3302
Old Folks Playground Paddling Trail Description Located on Caddo Lake near Uncertain, Texas, discover the mystery of the cypress swamps the area is known for as you explore the 4.9…
Old River II Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
5641
Old River II Paddling Trail Description Still, shallow waters, a beautiful bottomland hardwood forest, and nesting water birds make the 3-mile loop trail of the Old River II Loop…
Old Sabine Bottom WMA
Nature Trails
10367
Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area Description Well-planned trails provide 24 miles of marked and named routes as the Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area meanders…
Palestine Community Forest
Urban Trails
11657
Palestine Community Forest Description Towering pines and lakes totaling 42 acres and teeming with fish await the visitors of the Palestine Community Forest, a heavily-wooded, 700-acre…
Pitcher Plant Trail
Nature Trails
7726
Pitcher Plant Trail at Big Thicket National Preserve Description Carnivorous plants are the highlight of the 1-mile Pitcher Plant Trail in the Big Thicket National Preserve. A…
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
Nature Trails
12846
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area Description A picturesque 45-acre lake, two short trails, and the beginning of the twenty-mile Four C National Recreation Trail make Ratcliff Lake…
Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary
Nature Trails
11363
Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary Description The 5,654-acre Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary is a jewel of East Texas, opened to the public by its owner, The Nature Conservancy.…
Sabine National Forest
Nature Trails
8179
Sabine National Forest Description The eastern part of the Sabine National Forest outlines Toledo Bend Reservoir, the fifth largest man-made reservoir in the United States and a…
Sabine River Sandbar Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
11562
Sabine River Sandbar Paddling Trail Description The beautiful 16-mile Sabine River Sandbar Paddling Trail is a satisfying paddle past gleaming white sandbars. This stretch of the river…
Sam Forse Collins Trail
Nature Trails
5846
Sam Forse Collins Trail & Recreational Area at Toledo Bend Reservoir Description Named for a long-time general manager of the Sabine River Authority of Texas, the family-friendly Sam…
Sam Houston National Forest
Nature Trails
6185
Sam Houston National Forest Description Located in easy day-trip distance of Houston and weekend distance for many Texas residents, the Sam Houston National Forest offers a wide…
Sawmill Hiking Trail
Nature Trails
17162
Sawmill Hiking Trail Description History and nature blend to provide a great family outing at the Boykin Springs Recreation Area. The Sawmill Hiking Trail, a 5-mile round trip walk…
Stephen F. Austin Experimental Forest…
Urban Trails
7127
Stephen F. Austin Experimental Forest Interpretive Trail Description Just minutes away from Lufkin and Nacogdoches, the Stephen F. Austin Experimental Forest features interpretive…
Sundew Trail
Nature Trails
10398
Sundew Trail at Big Thicket National Preserve Description The Sundew Trail is one of the best places in the Big Thicket National Preserve to see birds and wildflowers. Located in the…
Tony Houseman WMA at Blue Elbow Swamp
Nature Trails
12182
Tony Houseman Wildlife Management Area at Blue Elbow Swamp Description: Visitors can explore the Tony Houseman Wildlife Management Area from a 600-foot boardwalk with interpretive…
Trail Between the Lakes
Nature Trails
18700
Trail Between the Lakes Description The Trail Between the Lakes winds through the Sabine National Forest, connecting Lake Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend Reservoir. The well-marked,…
Turkey Creek Trail
Nature Trails
10169
Turkey Creek Trail Description *as of OCT 2023 the Turkey Creek Bridge is Closed, this trail is open for use between FM 1943 and Sandhill Loop - please contact the visitors center for…
Turtle Shell Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
10158
Turtle Shell Paddling Trail Description A well-marked maze of boat roads on the 4.6-mile Turtle Shell Paddling Trail gives visitors a clear view of why so many movies have been flimed…
Tyler State Park
Nature Trails
4823
Tyler State Park Description A 64-acre spring-fed lake, 13 miles of trails, 100-foot tall trees, and historic structures make Texas State Park a great family destination. Whether…
Urban Wildscape Trail
Urban Trails
10419
Urban Wildscape Trail at the Texas Forestry Museum Description Beginning behind the Texas Forestry Museum, the .42 mile Urban Wildscape Trail takes visitors through 3½ acres of mixed…
Village Creek Paddling Trail
Paddling Trails
8693
Village Creek Paddling Trail Description The 21-mile Village Creek State Paddling Trail is one of the loveliest paddling opportunities in Texas. With beautiful white sandy beaches and…
Village Creek State Park
Nature Trails
14039
Village Creek State Park Description Trek through Village Creek State Park and encounter life in rare variety. Yucca and prickly-pear cactus grow only a short walk from swamps of…
Winters Bayou Scenic Area
Nature Trails
13193
Winters Bayou Scenic Area Description The beautiful in-and-out Winters Bayou Scenic Area - part of a trail within Sam Houston National Forest that has been awarded National Recreation…
Woodlands Trail
Nature Trails
8832
Woodlands Trail at Big Thicket National Preserve Description The three loops of the Big Thicket National Preserve Woodlands Trail give hikers a choice of 3.3 miles, 4.5 miles, or 5.4…