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Hill Country State Natural Area Trail #2b


Highlights:

Very flat hike thru old ranch pastures
Near:Bandera, TX
Scenery:
Distance:2.5 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:62 ft
Hike Time:1.5 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Loop


Summary: This is a very flat hike that follows fencelines from when the property was the Merrick Bar-O Ranch. You will be able to see the ranch home built in 1916 as well as several barns. The house is now used by the Park Rangers. When you cross the spring fed West Verde Creek look up and down the creek. It has some very interesting pools and rock ledges. Watch out for livestock as you hike past the barns, you may be sharing the pastures with them. My son and I were chased out of a pasture by a bull. This seems to be a popular route for riding horses as we passed several riders. Throughout the whole hike you will have very nice views of the surronding hills and pastures. It took me about 2 leisurely hours to complete this hike.
Trailhead: Park at the Bar-O Camp area next to the park Headquarters. Trailhead is off road right behind the Headquarters, across the street from where you parked. Be sure to get a map from the Park Headquarters. (Lat:29.37717 Lon:-99.10945)
Trail Guides for Hill Country State Natural Area Trail #2b:
Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter,
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses,
Ranger Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife 512-389-8900
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kevin Reid, who has posted  9 other hikes on this site
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Keys: Texas Hiking, Texas Trails, Texas Hikes, Bandera County Hiking, Bandera County Trails, Bandera County Hikes

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