Park Mid-Section - Burkett Park to 5 Points Junction Big Loop
San Angelo State Park
- 11/29/2022
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Distance: 7.60 Miles
Duration: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Leg 1 - Burkett Park > WS to LL Connector > Roller Coaster > West Potts Creek > Potts Creek > Turkey Creek > 5 Points Junction 4.2 miles
Leg 2 - 5 Points Junction > Flintstone (S) > Playground > Bell's Point > Playground > Potts Creek (S) > Burkett Trail > Burkett Park 3.4 miles
Temp started at 54, ended at 68. Sunny with steady SSW breeze at 5-15mph.
Five days ago, we received a much needed slow, steady, soaking rain. All trails were easy to see and traverse but were from damp to muddy depending on where the trail went. There were very few animals out - a few deer spotted while driving in (photo attached) - and there were only a few birds out. It was a pleasant, quiet hike so no complaints from me!
NOTES
Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at Burkett Park.
Water, shade and info kiosk available at 5 Points Junction.
Water, shade and info kiosk available at Bell's Point.
South Shore - Playground parking area to Burkett Park Big Loop
San Angelo State Park
- 11/10/2022
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Distance: 7.50 Miles
Duration: 4 hours
Leg 1 - Playground parking area > Chaparral > Winding Snake > Burkett Park 3.4 miles
Leg 2 - Burkett park > WS to LL Connector > Lanky Lackey > Nature Trail > Tasajilla Flats > Playground parking area 4.1 miles
Temp started at 70, ended at 75. Overcast then partly cloudy with a steady SSW breeze at 10mph.
An easy hike along dry easy to see and traverse trails.
The Mid and Northern sections of the park were closed for hunting. A few birds were spotted including a Loggerhead Shrike and a pair of adult turkeys near the end of the hike. Two does were the only animals we saw. All in all a quiet peaceful hike!
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Water, shade, info kiosk, toilets and a bicycle repair station are available at the Playground parking area.
Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets are available at Burkett Park.
North Shore - Bell's Trailhead to River Bend Campground Short Loop
San Angelo State Park
- 11/2/2022
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Distance: 3.70 Miles
Duration: 2 hours
Leg 1 - Bell's Trailhead > Shady Trail > Trailhead to Trailhead (S) > North Scenic Loop > trailhead to Trailhead > South Slick Rock > Lower Ghost Camp > River Bend Campground 1.7 miles
Leg 2 - River Bend Campground > South Slick Rock > North Slick Rock > Upper Big Hill > Rocky Creek > Trailhead to Trailhead (N) > Shady Trail > Bell's Trailhead 2.0 miles
Temp started at 70, ended at 75. Sunny and light constant SW breeze.
Easy hike with friends. We saw a Belted Kingfisher (photo attached) at the watering hole on Shady Trail. A few deer survived last week's hunt and were seen as we drove in. A couple of hawks were out but otherwise not many birds and no other animals were present. The wind brought in pollen and/or dust which fired up my allergies - not good but nonetheless, any hike is a good one.
NOTES
Info kiosk and a bicycle repair station are available at Bell's Trailhead. Water and shade is available in the nearby campsites.
Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at River Bend Campground.
South Shore - Playground parking area to Burkett Park Short Loop
San Angelo State Park
- 10/26/2022
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Distance: 6.50 Miles
Duration: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Leg 1 - Playground parking area > Horny Toad Trailhead > Horny Toad > Nature Trail > Lanky Lackey > WS to LL Connector > Burkett Park 3.8 miles
Leg 2 - Burkett Park > Winding Snake > Chaparral > Playground parking area 2.7 miles
Temp started at 42, ended around 65. Sunny and cold at first then warmed up.
A leisurely hike along dry and familiar trails. Not much went on but I did see Meadowlarks (photo attached) and Scissortail Flycatchers which were nice. Otherwise, the trails were dry, easy to see and traverse. An uneventful but enjoyable hike.
NOTES
Water, shade, info kiosk, toilets and a bicycle repair staiton available at Playground parking area.
Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at Burkett Park.
Park Mid-Section - Burkett Park to 5 Points Junction Loop
San Angelo State Park
- 10/21/2022
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Distance: 8.00 Miles
Duration: 4 hours
Leg 1 - Burkett park > Burkett Trail > Potts Creek > Playground > Bell's Point > Playground (N) > Flintstone > 5 Points Junction 3.6 miles
Leg 2 - 5 Points Junction > Turkey Creek > Potts Creek (SW) > West Potts Creek > Roller Coaster > WS to LL Connector > Burkett park 4.4 miles
Temp started at 52, ended at 76. Sunny with slight SW breeze.
Easy hike along easy to traverse trails. Not much activity today - two white tail deer and a few birds were spotted. One of the birds was a yellow shafted flicker so that was nice. I saw a Walking Stick on the trail and only saw it because it moved across a rock (photo attached). Otherwise, it was a quiet, peaceful and very ordinary hike in the park.
NOTES
Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at Burkett Park.
Water, shade and info kiosk available at Bell's Point.
Water, shade and info kiosk available at 5 Points Junction.