San Angelo State Park Photos

This photo was taken last week (4-22-15) while hiking - the Lace Cactus have already lost their bloom. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw quite a few of the lace cactus blooming but there were still some blooms that have not yet opened. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Quite a few yellow flowers blooming at the Burkett Park trail head. (Photo by MikeHikes)

About half way through my hike, the clouds gathered and darkened; only a few rain drops fell though. Taken at the junction of Winding Snake and Chaparral Trails as I look Northwest. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Just a few of the many wild flowers blooming throughout the park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This is one of the two horned toads I saw today. A few years back, it was VERY rare to see a toad anytime, I hope they are making a come-back! (Photo by MikeHikes)

This Black Throated Sparrow was singing but flew away after I snapped the picture. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This rattler was about 4-5 feet long and seemed thick. I counted nine sets of buttons on his tail; they didn't rattle at us so it was a good encounter. (Photo by MikeHikes)

First lizard of the year spotted sunning himself alongside the trail. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw one Great Blue Heron guarding the nest along the North Concho River while hiking. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A nice view of a small portion of the Badlands trail - doesn't look too bad here. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Don't normally see one of these while hiking. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Don't get much fog here so when it happens, I have to get a picture. Taken along the service road near Bell's Trail head as I was outward bound. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw this roadrunner relaxing a foot off the Roller Coaster trail. He was alive and well, just resting and putting a little too much trust in his camouflage. Got the snap and left him alone. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Some of the best scenic views in the park are to be seen on the Playground Trail as you hike to Bell's Point. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Weather was unseasonably warm and brought out the first snake of the year - a Texas Patchnose Snake (non-poisonous) - hope he finds shelter before the freeze hits in another day or two! (Photo by MikeHikes)

A stylized picture of the tree at the end of the Red Dam. Water hasn't been in this portion of the park for a very long time. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw this male Ladderback Woodpecker near the southern end of the Roller Coaster Trail. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This javelina's photo was taken at the park's South Shore bird blind. I think, if irritated, this guy could get a good chomp out of anyone. Observe but don't annoy! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not all of the trails are dirt! Lots of rock as well as some inclines. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Looking to the West from the mid-point of Rollercoaster Trail (Photo by MikeHikes)

Just some nice scenery I enjoyed while hiking. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Just some scenery looking Northeast from Burkett Park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

View from Burkett Park looking West. (Photo by MikeHikes)