Big Thicket National Preserve Beech Creek Hike ~11.1 Miles
Details
Gathering Place: The originally planned trail has been closed indefinitely so we will relocate to the Beech Woods Trail. We will be obvious in the small parking area. If you are coming from Houston check this page for comments or other changes before leaving. This part of the preserve is subject to flooding, so overnight weather may force changes to be made in the morning. I will post any change information as early as possible.
If you need help call or text Tom at 713-781-1680, but remember that cell service is unreliably in these deep woods.
Map to trailhead.
https://goo.gl/cSHfET
About HATS
https://www.hatsandmore.org
Weather Forecast
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-94.1679&lat=30.854
The Hike: The out and back hike will over the Beech Woods Loop and the connecting forest service access road. The trail is a shaded. There is no feature to mark the turn around spot so after five miles, don't be too far ahead of the leader.
PDF hike map
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ywlzaRHodSw8YwOA5xX68w6b37n7gLZX
Camping Event
https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/243918490/
Sunday Hike
https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/244876167/
Optional After hike Event:
Pickett House for the all you can eat family style dinner. The price is $13. Picket House is part of the Heritage Village in Woodville. a collection of old buildings that recreate an old East Texas village. Self guided tours are available for $5.00.
About: https://goo.gl/vgBA7F
157 Private Road 6000
Woodville, TX 75979
https://goo.gl/maps/uTf52H8dU942
About The Big Thicket National Preserve
Life of all types abounds in the Big Thicket. This national preserve protects the incredible diversity of life found where multiple habitats converge in southeast Texas. Hiking trails and waterways meander through nine different ecosystems, from longleaf pine forests to cypress-lined bayous. It is a place of discovery, a place to wander and explore, a place to marvel at the richness of nature.
Big Thicket National Preserve Beech Creek Hike ~11.1 Miles