South Shore - Playground parking area to Burkett Park Big Loop

Some of the mesquite tree leaves are turning yellow but it was a surprise to see this tree and some other vegetation with yellow leaves.

User: MikeHikes - 11/10/2022

Location: San Angelo State Park

Rating: 4stars

Difficulty: halfstar

Solitude:

Miles Hiked: 7.50 Miles Elapsed Time: 4 hours

Comments:

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!

NOTES -

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.

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