Big Thicket National Preserve Big Sandy Hike ~11 Miles
Details
Gathering Place: The hike has been relocated to the Big Sandy Trail. The originally planned trail has been closed indefinitely so we will no longer meet at the visitors center. If you are coming from Houston check this page for comments or other changes before leaving. 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.
Approximate Address for Big Sandy trailhead:
2209 Sunflower Rd, Livingston, TX 77351
Exact Trailhead Location Map:
https://goo.gl/eJNzzp
If you need help call or text Tom at 713-781-1680, but remember that cell service is unreliable in these deep woods.
About HATS :
https://www.hatsandmore.org/
Weather Forecast:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-94.3867&lat=30.4585
The Hike: The out and back hike will cover the Big Sandy Trail. The whole trial is 14.6 miles round trip. We'll make it an 11 miler for today and save the longer one for a special event. The trail is a shaded, unused access road. It is mostly dry but passes through some low lying, potentially boggy terrain.
PDF Hike Map of the trail.
https://goo.gl/Jhgajq
Other map formats and GPX tracks
https://goo.gl/Ue5uZv
Associated camping trip :
https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/243918490/
Optional After Hike Event:
TBD
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 Big Sandy Hike ~11 Miles