Katy Prairie Double Hike ~9.3 Miles Total

The Hike:
It is still spring and with the late rains, there may still be wild flowers around.

This is a two part hike on the Katy Prairie. First is a circuit of the developed wetlands along Mason Creek amid the prairie land in Katy. Second is a visit to the preserved prairie in the Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge.

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.

Hike 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.

Weather Forecast:
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Part 1:
Mason Creek Park Hike and Bike Trail ~3.3 miles
2500 Porter Road, Katy, Texas 77493

The address is imprecise. Use the link.
Google Maps Link

Bathrooms:
At the ballfields parking area. None at the meeting location or along the hike.

A counter-clockwise loop on the hike and bike trail at the headwaters of Mason Creek.
Geolocated Hike Map:
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Part 2:
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge. ~6 Miles
1206 Apc Nwr Rd, Eagle Lake, TX 77434
Google Maps Link

Geolocated Maps:
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Bathrooms:
I expect the refuge facilities to be available. None along the trail.

Both parts are full sun.

About the native prairie-chickens:
https://www.fws.gov/species/attwaters-greater-prairie-chicken-tympanuchus-cupido-attwateri

We will do a 6 mile hike along the refuge trails in the woods along Coushatta Creek and the San Bernard River, visit Refuge Lake and walk the refuge road out to the windmill on the prairie. The hike is mostly improved paths with some native soil trails.

Hike Map:
In the photos

After Hike Event:
No Label Brewing Co.
5351 1st St, Katy, TX 77493
https://www.nolabelbrew.com/calendar
Google Maps Link

About the parks:
https://cp4.harriscountytx.gov/Explore/Parks/park/mason-creek-north-hike-and-bike-trail
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/attwater_prairie_chicken/