Bluebonnet Quest - Week One - Ant Hills West ~9 Miles

The Hike:
The blue bonnets at Washington on the Brazos are just starting to come out now so let’s give them another week before we do a major trip and see what we can find around Houston.

There have been good reports for Buffalo Bayou so lets do the Terry Hershey West hike.

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.

We hike about 3 MPH. This is faster than many walking groups.

Trail Safety:
Hiking is supposed to be fun. If you don't feel well or can't keep up, tell someone right away. Stop walking so it doesn't become something serious. Contact the hike leader. We can help get you off the trail.
Tom: 832-439-5797

What to You Need:
Supportive sports shoes, water, snacks and a hat.

Gathering Point:
Terry Hershey Ant Hills trailhead on Dairy Ashford.
Approximate Address
1001 S Dairy Ashford Rd.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/F3djqgkYMKqH9brv9

Hike Map:
In the photos
Geolocated Map:
Click here

Bathrooms:
Not at the start. Some along the way. Check the hike map.

The Trail:
Partly sunny.
Partly flowered.

Partly paved. We will walk on the Anthills bike paths where we can and for a mile or so on the less traveled grass covered north side of the bayou and cross one gully.

Weather:
Click Here

After Hike Event:
Becks Prime
1202 N Dairy Ashford Rd.
https://www.becksprime.com/
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aktpJc6LM5eKVqgT7

Suggestions welcomed
Anyone know a fun place in the area that can take a group?
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1lSydpxMopshzYxDq5k2BLA0XjoUkGWJN

Past Hikes Here:
2025
2023
2022
2021
2021
2019
About The Park:
https://cp4.harriscountytx.gov/Explore/Parks/Precinct-4-Parks/terry-hershey-park

https://www.facebook.com/groups/398669923105525/

More about where we hike:
Houston Area Hikes
List of hikes we have made