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Brazos Bend Northeast Trails, TX
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| Hiking | 10.21 Miles |
139 AEG |
| | Hiking | 10.21 Miles | 4 Hrs 5 Mns | | 2.70 mph |
| 139 ft AEG | 18 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | On our second day at Brazos Bend State Park we did the trails of the Northeast section of the park. This loop hike starts out going north along the Brazos River then west along the north boundary of the park then south along Bayou creek and Big Creek to the start point. Like most all trails in the park it is along a dirt service road. The trails on this hike are:
White Oak Trail
Franky's Dam Trail
River Trail
Yellowstone Landing Trail
Sawmill Trail
Bayou Trail
Bluestem Trail
There are many large impressive oaks and pecan Trees along these trails especially along the White Oak Trail. Franky's Dam and River Trail follow along the Brazos but views of the river are rare because of the trees unless you go off trail 30 yards or so. The Yellowstone Landing Trail at the end of the river Trail goes down to the Brazos River. We took a lunch break there along the river. It was nice to see clear running water instead of murky swamp water. The Sawmill Trail runs along the north boundary of the park and parallels a dirt road, not to very interesting but necessary to complete the loop. The Bayou and Bluestem Trails were a little more scenic but not by much. What made these trails more interesting was that we were on them at sunset and offered great photo opportunities. All of these trails are in a more remote area of the park and therefore less people. These are trails designated for horseback riding and looks like the entrance for horse trailers is on the north side at Yellowstone Landing. Don't take these trails if you are looking for wild life those were more in the area around Elm Lake and Creekfield Lake. We did see a white tailed deer and an Armadillo crossed the trail in front of me. Armadillos aren't flat things in the road, who would of thought. |
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Brazos Bend Red Buckeye Loop, TX
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| Hiking | 2.01 Miles |
26 AEG |
| | Hiking | 2.01 Miles | 48 Mns | | 2.51 mph |
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| partners | | | Our third hike of the day was on the Red Buckeye Loop. This is a short 2 mile loop that goes to the Brazos river at the junction with Big Creek. We started just before sunset and finished just after sunset. Really pleasant walk to the Brazos river which is the Eastern Border of the park. The forest here takes on a little bit eerie look at dusk and probably even more so as it gets darker, mainly due to the oak trees with the vines that seem to climb up anything that doesn't move. When I was here a year ago I couldn't get to the park due to flooding and you can see the high water marks on the trees throughout the park that in some places are ten feet up. The Brazos is a fairly deep channel maybe 40 or 50 feet deep and when it was flooded was up past the bank. Walking along this trail really gave me a different perspective as to just how much water comes down this river when it floods. All of these trails we were on today are fairly close to park roads or campgrounds but with the heavy growth you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. This was a very pleasant end of the day walk with a whopping 26 Feet of AEG and most of that was when we dropped into Big Creek. |
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average hiking speed 2.61 mph
WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
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