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

A Glorious Sunrise in West Texas
Nothing like starting your hike with a glorious sunrise!
User: MikeHikes - 8/22/2025

Location: San Angelo State Park

Rating: 4stars
Difficulty: halfstar  Solitude: 5stars
Miles Hiked: 7.60 Miles  Elapsed Time: 4 hours

Comments:

Leg 1 -  Burkett Park > WS to LL Connector > Roller Coaster Trail > West Potts Creek Trail > Potts Creek Trail > Turkey Creek Trail > 5 Points Junction    4.2 miles

Leg 2 -  5 Points JUnction > Flintstone (S) > Playground Trail > Bell's Point > Playground (S) > Potts Creek Trail > Burkett Trail > Burkett Park   3.4 miles

Temps started at 72, ended at 91.  Sunny with very light 0-5mph N breeze.  Slight humidity.

Easy hike along dry to dew dampened trails.  Most of the trails traversed were easy to hike but there were a few areas of high vegetation.  Loose soil and rocks on the trail make any hike one of caution and watching where you put your feet.  I saw a few coveys of quail as well as some young quail on the trail.  White tail Bucks of all sizes are displaying their new antlers and there are still numerous fawns running around with their mothers.  A few javelinas were spotted at the beginning of the hike but not much wildlife was spotted.

NOTES -

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

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

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



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A Glorious Sunrise in West Texas
Area around San Angelo State Park