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Walk through the swamps by markthurman53 Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is just southwest of the Houston Metro region with over 5000 acres of Bottomland and Upland Coastal Prairie. The wetlands and forests are home to birds, deer, wild boar, and alligators. There are over 300 species of birds, 21 species of reptiles, and 23 species of mammals. The various species of oak and pecan trees make up some of the largest trees in the forested areas. This park has some impressive large oak trees. Brazos Bend Park has accommodations for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and camping. The main watercourse in the park is Big Creek with its many side creeks and lakes that eventually drain into the Brazos River on the East side of the park. There are over a dozen trails most of which are in the 1 to 2-mile range and easily connected to make longer day hikes. This is a great place to view the many species of birds and unexpected encounters with alligators. See park literature for more details. 40 Acre Lake Trail This is a 1.2-mile trail that goes around 40 Acre Lake. The trail is paved or hard-pack dirt for its entirety. This is an excellent trail to view alligators, some within 10 feet. The alligators, at least on my encounters, were pretty docile just lying in the sun. Of course, you give them their space and don’t as the park says “irritate” them.
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