Alexander Deussen Park To Dwight D. Eisenhower Park Hike 9.0miles

Join us to explore the parks and the trails along the Lake Houston dam. We will start at the boat ramp following the park trails then cross over to Eisenhower park and hike the nature trails along the San Jacinto river then back to the cars. The will be about 1/3 of the trail shaded and some open field trail.

Gathering Point:
We'll meet in the day use area after entering the park gate follow the road to the large parking lot by the boat ramp.

Deussen Park is named after petroleum geologist, Alexander Deussen. Alexander Deussen donated a 309-acre site on Lake Houston to Harris County in 1956, and the site was converted into a public park. Below the Lake Houston dam is Dwight D. Eisenhower Park Precinct One operates and maintains Dwight D. Eisenhower Park from the City of Houston in 1995. The park borders the San Jacinto River and has many picnic areas along the water. Take in the scenic views along the nature trails or while casting a line.
Park Websites
https://www.hcp1.net/EisenhowerPark
https://www.hcp1.net/DeussenPark

Trail Map click here:
https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/photos/31719899/499011483/

Weather forecast:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.9081&lon=-95.1497

Optional After Hike Event: Ingenious Brewing Company
1986 S Houston Ave, Humble
https://www.ingeniousbeer.com/taproom/

HIKE SAFETY
We are here to help each other and want every hiker to have a enjoyable time. However, our hike leaders are fellow hikers, not guides, and have no special training in handling emergencies. Each participant should plan for the hike as if hiking alone, then enjoy the hike in the company of friends.

If you ever experience trouble at an event, or see someone who may need assistance, please speak to a HATs leader or fellow hiker right away.

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/