About us
This group is for people who want to explore the the Houston area on foot. We hike every weekend. Our hikes are normally 10-12 miles so a reasonable fitness level is needed. We plan camping trips around Texas with occasional trips to National Parks and other special hiking location.
HATs leaders are fellow hiking enthusiast, not guides. We encourage all members to plan for hikes as if they are going solo as the best way to assure safety.
To find out more about our hikes and what you may need to prepare for a hike. https://www.hatsandmore.org/
See our Houston hikes map for more on where we hike.
https://www.hatsandmore.org/houston-hikes
Then join us to trace out your own path on the map.
Join us for less intensive activities at our social Meetup group, More and More.
https://www.meetup.com/More-and-More/
If you know of places to hike or you'd like to revisit a favorite hike, please let Tom know. If you are visiting Houston and want to hike with us, let Tom know in advance and we will try to accommodate you.
HATs is friendly with other Meetup groups that also offer great outdoor activities.
Houston Urban Trekkers
https://www.meetup.com/HoustonUrban-Trekkers/
City Walks Houston
https://www.meetup.com/city-walks-houston/
Upcoming events
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Seabrook Trails Hike 8.5Miles
1109 Hammer St, Seabrook, TX, USJoin us to explore The NASA area at Seabrook.
The hike: we'll follow the trails through Seabrook to visit most of the parks in this small city. Starting from Miramar Park then to Meader Park, Hester Garden Park, Baybrook Park, Robinson Park, Seabrook Wildlife Refuge, Friendship Park, Pine Gully Park, and Carothers Coastal Gardens. Finally, back to Miramar Park.
Meeting Place: Look for the group in The parking lot.
Bathrooms: At the start
The Trail: some shade at the start then mostly open, the trail is light gravel & dirt.
Trail Map: click here:
Forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.5663&lon=-95.0216&FcstType=text)
Optional After Hike event: Tookie's Seafood Bar & Grill
1106 Bayport Blvd, Seabrook, TX 77586
https://tookiesseafood.com/About HATS:
HATs organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone, including the fitness level make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.
What to bring on a hike and more about HATs.
https://www.hatsandmore.org/45 attendees
Oyster Creek - Red, White and Blue Hike ~8.6 Miles
Cullinan Park, 12414 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX, USTo celebrate Independence Day we will walk along Red Gully and around White Lake all under the Blue Texas Sky.
The Hike:
The hike winds through many trails in the park. There is about a mile of open sunny trail that we will get done early. There may be some othe sunny stretches but we will keep mostly in the shade.If you were with us three years ago, we lost a social trail, formerly used by bikes, that had not been restored after Harvey. A certain HATs hike leader has gone through that area to mark new blazes and reopened the trail.
About HATs and our hikes
https://www.hatsandmore.org/HATs organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would if hiking alone, including the fitness level to make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.
Heat Precautions:
The heat index is now regularly above 100° F before noon. Consider your heat tolerance. Start the day well hydrated and bring more water than you carry in cooler weather.Hiking is supposed to be fun. If you don't feel well and can't keep up, tell someone right away and stop walking so it doesn't become something serious. Call the hike leader. We can help.
Gathering Point:
The hike starts at the observation tower.12414 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX 77498
Google Maps LinkBathrooms:
There are bathrooms at the gathering point. None along the trail.The Trail:
Mostly native soil trails with some improved and paved sections. Partly sunny.Weather: Tap Here
Hike Map:
In the photos.Geolocated Maps: Click Here
After Hike Event:
Becks Prime
1822 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 242-6300
Google Maps Link
https://www.becksprime.com/menu/About The Park:
https://cullinanparkconservancy.org/34 attendees
Lone Star Trail Seg. #12: Big Woods North ~10 miles
Big Woods Hunters Camp, John Warren Rd,, Cold Spring, TX, USWe are now meeting at the Big Woods Hunters Camp on John Warren Road. See the links below.
Big Woods North is a really nice walk through the forest. 2/3 trail and 1/3 forest service roads and nearly complete shade.
About HATs and what you need to hike:
https://www.hatsandmore.org/Weather Forecast:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=30.6445&lon=-95.3306&FcstType=graphicalGathering Point:
The hike will start at the Big Woods Hunter's camp on FS 202.
Google Maps LinkThe Hike:
The hike covers a loop in the northern part of the Big Woods area of the LSHT. The path is about 2/3 native trial and 1/3 forest service road.Avenza users can get geolocatable pdf map here:
Google Drive Link
Other map formats and GPX tracks:
Google Drive LinkHATS Eighth quest to hike the entire Lone Star Trail System:
Google Maps LinkFind your place in your personal quest to hike 132 miles of the entire -LSHT system.
Hikes Completed ListFirst timers, please sign up for the hike so we can know you are there. If your name is not on the list, let us know.
"One of the hidden jewels of Texas, the Lone Star Hiking Trail is the only long-distance National Recreation Trail in the state. At 128 miles (including loop trails), it is also the state’s longest continuously marked and maintained footpath. The trail meanders through flat and gently rolling forests of pine, oak, and mixed hardwood, and cypress swamps and bayous in the famed Big Thicket area in east Texas, in the Sam Houston National Forest. The seemingly endless variation of forests, much of it designated wilderness, provides a paradise for tree-lovers and bird watchers year-round. The trail is well-suited for both short and long hikes (of up to 10 days), appealing to dayhikers, overnight backpackers, long-distance hikers, and others seeking a peaceful outing."
From the Official Guidebook for the Lone Star TrailThe Lone Star Trail wiki page
After Hike Event:
The Red Brick Tavern
119 Simonton St, Conroe, TX 7730130 attendees
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