🥾🥾 Bauer Unit Hike 🥾🥾

We'll meet at the parking area of the Bauer Unit - please proceed through the gate off of Acker Road, use the gate code on the keypad and go to the parking area.

>>>There are no restrooms or porta potties<<<

We will hit the trail by 10:10 am and do a MODERATELY paced hike (around 3miles/hr) for about 8 miles.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/texas/guadalupe-river-state-park-loop-bauer-unit?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map

Directions: From I10W: take exit 550 Ralph Fair Rd (FM3351), go about 15 miles and turn right on Edge Falls Road. Continue for 2.4 miles and turn right on Acker Road. Go 2.2 miles to entrance. Entrance is gated - use code on keypad to open gate and drive to parking area.

From 281: take 46W then turn right on 3351, go about 3.6 miles and turn right on Edge Falls Road. Continue for 2.4 miles and turn right on Acker Road. Go 2.2 miles to entrance. Entrance is gated - use code on keypad to open gate and drive to parking area.

You can book a day pass here https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/unifSearchResults.do
The fee is $6 if you do not have a State Parks Pass
The Bauer Unit is part of Guadalupe River State Park but has it's own entrance on the north side of the river.

• YOU are responsible for assessing your own fitness level and to have an exit plan if you cannot keep up with the group
• This is NOT a beginner hike, there is some rough and sometimes slippery terrain.