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A simple beginner trail through Woodlands Park that's perfect for the whole family!


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Map Key

0.4

Miles

0.7

KM

Paved Path

526' 160 m

High

504' 154 m

Low

6' 2 m

Up

28' 8 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

4%

Max Grade (2°)

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Family Friendly This is perfect for a short ride and day out with the family.

Ironically, there is a 'Connecting with Nature' info board stop on this trail that encourages kids and adults to "feel the texture of the leaves in the park and explore their variation," and that same info board also says "beware of poison ivy in the area!" If you stay on the trail it is not an issue, as the poison ivy is mostly around the more wooded section of the creek away from the trail and picnic areas. Just remember, "leaves of three, don't touch me!"

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The Woodlands Park and Nature Preserve is the perfect easy trail in a gorgeous setting for the whole family. Its paved/gravel paths wind through a beautiful wooded park along Panther Creek and out to the shore of the Colorado River—not "the" Colorado River... rather the Texas one. Kids will like the rope swing into the creek, playscape for younger ones, benches, bathrooms, drinking fountains, and picnic tables all along the trail, and there is ample parking.

Many people park in the Woodlands Park parking lot and then quickly scoot across the street to do the more well-known River Place Nature Trail ride... often completely missing what is probably the most scenic trail segment in the whole area just a few feet from the car.

If you've made the drive out to the River Place area to do the River Place Nature Trail, do yourself a favor and take five minutes to do this quick park trail. If nothing else, it's a great warm-up before hitting the bigger ride across the street.

If you want more info on the Woodlands Park and Nature Preserve hours and facilities, click here.

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Shared By:

Donovan Acker

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View to the river.
Dec 18, 2017 near Barton…, TX
Enjoy a peaceful creek environment.
Dec 18, 2017 near Barton…, TX
A pleasant wooded corridor.
Dec 18, 2017 near Barton…, TX
Woodlands Park & Nature Preserve. An easy trail loop around the park and creek/lake area.
Dec 18, 2017 near Barton…, TX
Down by the river.
Dec 18, 2017 near Barton…, TX
This is a wide easy trail with adjacent playgrounds.
Dec 18, 2017 near Barton…, TX

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