Park Mid-Section Burkett Park to Cougar Overlook

Out     Burkett Park > Burkett Trail > service road (ENE) > Cougar Overlook       3.0 miles

Return  Cougar Overlook > Flintstone > Turkey Creek > Armadillo (W) > West Potts Creek > Roller Coaster > Suzanne's Trail > Burkett Park    5.9 miles

Low 80's, slight breeze, mostly sunny.

A hike with a friend. We saw four horned toads; two of them were quite small, lots of lizards and birds.  The mosquitoes were not bad at all, I don't know if it was because of the steady breeze, time of day or the fact the trails had dried out a little more.

Not much trash encountered which is always a good thing.  Saw one mountain biker as we were on the retunr leg.  All in all, a very nice hike!

NOTES

Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at Burkett Park. Hydrate because there is no water available along this route for 5 more miles.

Shade and info kiosk at Cougar Overlook.

Water, shade and info kiosk at 5 Points Junction (where Flintstone, Turkey Creek and River Bend trails intersect) on the return route.  Last water available on this route.