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Summary: The route begins by walking back to picnic ground entrance, crossing Can Creek where it flows into the Sabinal River, then going up Can Creek to the dam and "The Pond", reverse direction at The Pond and backtrack to the picnic ground startpoint. Then continue on to the East Trail trailhead and follow West Trail, including Maples Trail, to "The Grotto". At The Grotto, reverse direction and backtrack to the picnic ground startpoint. This park is beloved for its red and yellow fall foliage, owed mainly to its "lost" biota of Uvalde bigtooth maples, & for its birding, featuring the black-capped vireo and golden-cheeked warbler, but it can be crowded in the fall and access may even become limited. Site of annual volksmarch and daily YRE walk. Trailhead: From SAN ANTONIO, take I-10 west to COMFORT, exit into Comfort, follow State Hwy 27 southwest to CENTER POINT, left on FM 480 to CAMP VERDE, left on State Hwy 173, right on FM 2828 & right on State 16 to MEDINA, left on FM 337 to VANDERPOOL, right on FM 187, 5 miles to STATE PARK, turn left. From SAN ANTONIO, take State Hwy 16 west through BANDERA . . . --TO MEDINA, left on FM 337 to VANDERPOOL, right on FM 187, 5 miles to STATE PARK, turn left. --OR after leaving Bandera, turn left on FM 470 to TARPLEY, at FM 187 road curves left and turns into FM187 to VANDERPOOL, at Vanderpool continue 5 miles to STATE PARK, turn left. (Lat:29.8057 Lon:-99.5705) Trail Guides for Lost Maples Flats Outs & Back: Texas State Parks & Historic Sites by State of Texas (State of Texas) Texas State Travel Guide by TX Dept of Transportation (TX Dept of Transportation) AAA TourBook--Texas by American Automobile Association (AAA Publishing) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. 830/966-3413 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Frank Chappell, who has posted 11 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Jim on 11/1/2009 Beautiful Hike, Comparable to Colorado! 
Reviewed by jl on 1/2/2008 This is great for having a picnic at. But I really prefer having my picnic up on any one of the trails while hiking. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Texas Hiking, Texas Trails, Texas Hikes, Bandera County Hiking, Bandera County Trails, Bandera County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
