Park Mid-section - Burkett Park to 5 Points Junction Loop

First of the Year Turkey
Normally I see turkeys at the park but haven't for some time. Well, this one appeared as I was on the road inside the park.
User: MikeHikes - 6/20/2025

Location: San Angelo State Park

Rating: 4stars
Difficulty: halfstar  Solitude: 5stars
Miles Hiked: 7.80 Miles  Elapsed Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Comments:

Leg 1 -  Burkett park > Burkett Trail > Potts Creek Trail > Playground Trail > Bell's Point > Playground Trail (N) > Flintstone > 5 Points Junction    3.7 miles

Leg 2 -  5 Points Junction > Turkey Creek Trail > Potts Creek Trail (SW) > West Potts Creek Trail > Roller Coaster Trail > WS to LL Connector > Burkett Park   4.1 miles

Temp started at 75 ended at 88.  Overcast then mostly sunny.  Light then steady 10-15mph Southerly breeze.  Slightly humid.

Easy hike along dry, easy to see and traverse trails; portions of which had been recently groomed.  Animals spotted were a grey fox, deer, a turkey (photo attached), Jack Rabbits and a cottontail rabbit.  Not many birds were out although a male Painted Bunting flew across the trail as I hiked back.

Nothing of significance to report - it was just a very pleasant and relaxing hike!

NOTES - 

Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at Burkett Park.

Water, shade and an info kiosk available at Bell's Point.

Water, shade and an info kiosk available at 5 Points Junction.

 



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First of the Year Turkey
Area around San Angelo State Park