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Mineola Nature Preserve

Name: Mineola Nature Preserve
Rating: 2.00

Type: Trail

Length: 3.00 Miles

Elevation Gain: N/A

Cost: N/A

Rating:

(2.00)1

Difficulty: 1star

(1.00)

Solitude:

(2.00)

ADA Accessible: N/A

Bikes Allowed: N/A

Dogs Allowed: N/A

Interpretive Guide: N/A

City: Mineola

County: Wood

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Photos

Pond located at trailhead. Note the paved trail. (Photo by kcameron)

Note the old railroad supports still standing upright in the Beaver Pond. (Photo by kcameron)

The Loop Trail is about 1 mile and it appears to be the least used. (Photo by kcameron)

Benches are scattered along the trail. (Photo by kcameron)

More railroad supports; these are at the southern end of the trail. (Photo by kcameron)

This wildlife viewing station offers views up the treeless "wildlife viewing corridors". Trailhead facilities are in the background on the hill. (Photo by kcameron)

Wild pigs visible in a corridor. Note trailhead facilities on hill in background. (Photo by kcameron)

Another viewing station, this one providing a chance to take in the wetlands. (Photo by kcameron)

Since the trail is an old rail bed, it is straight and level. (Photo by kcameron)

Buffaloes and longhorns were grazing in the pasture to the north of the trailhead. (Photo by kcameron)

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Nice Stroll
By kcameron on 3/10/2007
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Distance: 5.00 Miles Duration: 2 hours
This new park is a joint venture of TPW and the city of Mineola. They have done a nice job. The trailhead facilities include great views along "wildlife viewing corridors" and well-maintained restroom facilities. The first quarter mile of the trail is paved (no bicyles or motorized vehicles allowed). The majority of the trail is an old railroad bed through a wetland north of the Sabine River. It is an easy hike, and it is very close to Mineola, so there were lots of people about when we were there. It really is a walk, not a hike.