South Shore - Playground parking area to Burkett Park - Big Loop

This doe was right at the Tasajilla Flats trailhead enjoying breakfast when I saw her. She saw me and appeared to smile before wandering off.

User: MikeHikes - 6/26/2025

Location: San Angelo State Park

Rating: 4stars

Difficulty: halfstar

Solitude:

Miles Hiked: 6.90 Miles Elapsed Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Comments:

Leg 1 - Playground parking area > Tasajilla Flats > Nature Trail > Lanky Lackey > WS to LL Connector > Burkett Park 3.7 miles

Leg 2 - Burkett Park > Winding Snake > Chaparral > Red Dam Loop > Chaparral > Playgroun parking area 3.2 miles

Temp started at 75, ended at 88. Slightly humid and sunny with fairly stead 5-10mph SSW breeze.

Easy hike along dry, easy to see and traverse trails. Deer (photo attached) as well as a hummingbird, two Horned Toads, a stick bug and a Blue Grosbeak were spotted. Otherwise, it was simply an enjoyable hike.

NOTES -

Water, shade, info kiosk, toilets and a bicycle repair station are available at Playground parking area.

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

Log Photos

A Smiling Deer

Area around San Angelo State Park

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