Best Easy Day Hikes Houston (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Best Easy Day Hikes Houston (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Keith Stelter

Language: English

Pages: 96

ISBN: 0762752947

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


Best Easy Day Hikes Houston includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

toward the retention ponds and bear slightly left (north). Then head right (east) and reach the boardwalk that crosses the ponds. 1.0After crossing the pond, curve right and head south. The retention pond is on the right. Follow the trail and bend slightly left (east), following around the pond edge. 1.2Bear slightly left (east) and pass a stone retaining wall at the end of the pond. 1.3Follow the trail around the pond and reach a T intersection. Take the right branch and cross an overflow

road. Turn right, heading east. There are lights on the left side, allowing some hiking after dusk. Due to Hurricane Ike in September 2008 and extensive road construction on I-610 that divided the park, the former trail names are no longer applicable. Pass a few picnic tables on the right and then cross a short wooden bridge over a shallow gully. Reach the Brown Pavilion, where there are water fountains and restrooms. There are two tennis courts on the left, and the area is lighted. There are

acres. Distance: 2.4 miles of interconnecting loops Approximate hiking time: 1.75 hours Difficulty: Easy; forested trail with minor elevation changes Trail surface: Crushed granite, dirt Best season: Year-round Other trail users: Dog walkers, mountain bikers Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted Fees and permits: No fees or permits required Schedule: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Maps: USGS Houston Heights; park maps available at www.memorialparkconservancy.org Trail contacts: Houston

daypack filled with snacks and water. So that you are sure to go at their pace and not yours, let them lead the way. Playing follow the leader works particularly well when you have a group of children. Have each child take a turn at being the leader. From spring through fall, you’ll want your kids to wear a wide-brimmed hat to keep their face, head, and ears protected from the hot sun. Also, make sure your children wear sunscreen at all times. Choose a brand without Paba—children have sensitive

❏knife/multipurpose tool ❏map ❏matches in waterproof container and fire starter ❏fleece jacket ❏rain gear ❏sunglasses ❏sunscreen ❏swimsuit ❏watch ❏water ❏water bottles/water hydration system About the Author Keith Stelter is a columnist for the HCN newspaper group and has been hiking, writing, and taking photographs for forty years. He has hiked national park trails with his father, and for the past six years, he has hiked extensively in the Houston, Austin–San Antonio areas. Keith

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