Park Mid-section - Burkett Park to Cougar Overlook and Back

This box turtle was eating a cicada when I saw him. At first, he stopped but when he saw I was no threat, quickly swallowed his meal and slowly continued on his way.

User: MikeHikes - 6/22/2021

Location: San Angelo State Park

Rating: 4stars

Difficulty: halfstar

Solitude:

Miles Hiked: 8.10 Miles Elapsed Time: 4 hours

Comments:

Leg 1 - Burkett park > WS to LL Connector > Roller Coaster > West Potts Creek > Potts Creek > Turkey Creek > 5 Points Junction > River Bend (N) > service road (NNW) > Cougar Overlook 5.1 miles

Leg 2 - Cougar Overlook > Trailhead to Trailhead (S) > Burkett Trail > Burkett Park 3.0 miles

Temp started at 70, ended at 76. Overcast, light northerly breeze at 5mph.

Easy hike along familiar trails. Not many birds out but there were numerous cottontail rabbits as well as two pair of Jack Rabbits. Also saw a ring collared snake, quite a few brown millipedes as well as a box turtle who was eating a cicada (photo attached). Unfortunately, the wildflowers and cactus blossoms are gone for the most part. There are a few wildflowers in bloom as indivduals here and there, not in groups or clusters.

NOTES

Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at Burkett Park.

Water, shade and info kiosk available at 5 Points Junction.

Shade, info kiosk and a bicycle repair station available at Cougar Overlook.

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