Temp started at 75, ended at 91. Sunny with some clouds, light breeze then a little stronger as the hike progressed.
The route is simple - walk through the swinging gate and follow the old truck/jeep trail all the way to the end before returning on the same route. It's approximately 3 miles long but with detours to the river, the distance increases a little.
Wanted to check the North Concho River after the recent rains. Large portions of the river has water, not real deep but nonetheless, there is water in the river. A few places have dry gaps between wet areas. Vegetation was pretty thick, not too many animals seen except for deer both whitetail and a pair of Axis deer. Some birds but nothing unusual.
My objective was to see the river and I did that. Probably won't be back to this area for another year or more.
NOTES -
If you want to go on this trail, I strongly recommend you check in with park personnel at the South Shore gatehouse and get the gate combo. Park your car inside the park at the bath/toilet parking area and walk across FM2288 to the trail. You can park by the trail entrance but I wouldn't recommend it - too much glass and "openness" by the trailhead.
