Enchanted Rock was an amazing place in the middle of amazing places, liked Bastrop area a lot and need to explore there some more. And went south of Corpus to South Padre and to the NWA just north. That is one fantastic thing about Texas in that there are many interesting places like that to go.sammeow wrote:There are many great hiking areas around SA. Most within 2 hrs or less of driving.
I have been to many, Garner State Park to the west, Enchanted Rock, Perdanalas Falls to the north.
Bastrop to the northeast.
Head 2 hours southeast to Corpus and walk along the beach.
Or just go downtown and do the Riverwalk or big city park.
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- Sun Oct 18, 2015 2:58 am
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- Sun Oct 18, 2015 2:54 am
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I haven't come across that...yet. If you google Sam Houston you can find some interesting thing...pot farms with illegals working them for the drug cartel...the every once in awhile body. Little things. But when I was a Trail Ranger for another state I found a spot where someone was...(carefully considering forum rules)...observing women jogging the trails, and ah...having himself a real good time. And also found a place where obvious drug use was taking place. And another time did find a small plot of pot. I keep a high situational awareness as between all that and critters you never quite know what you will find.Soap wrote:Illegal activities lol. Where I'm from that means moonshine!!Glockster wrote:I spend a lot of time in the Wilderness Area...and I have to tell you that it's pretty desolate deep in there, plus I have access to all the Forest Service roads. So I go where I may not see or hear anyone all day, and where few folks go....and when it starts to get dark back in there you can just about imagine running into whatever hairy beast has been reported. Mostly though I keep my eyes open and ears listening to make sure that I don't stumble upon illegal activities. I always carry there, even when I'm loaded down with my day pack and tools.Javier730 wrote:Glockster wrote:It would be a bit of a drive but inside of your 5 hour window, but I spend a lot of time hiking in Sam Houston Natl Forest -- including the Lone Star Hiking Trail which also runs through the adjacent Huntsville State Park. Hiking trails, horse trails, multi-use areas, boat launches, camping (primative, campsite, RV areas), fishing, hunting, designated birding areas...if you can't do it there, you probably shouldn't be doing it!Great place. You might even see a Bigfoot.
- Sat Oct 17, 2015 4:39 pm
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I spend a lot of time in the Wilderness Area...and I have to tell you that it's pretty desolate deep in there, plus I have access to all the Forest Service roads. So I go where I may not see or hear anyone all day, and where few folks go....and when it starts to get dark back in there you can just about imagine running into whatever hairy beast has been reported. Mostly though I keep my eyes open and ears listening to make sure that I don't stumble upon illegal activities. I always carry there, even when I'm loaded down with my day pack and tools.Javier730 wrote:Glockster wrote:It would be a bit of a drive but inside of your 5 hour window, but I spend a lot of time hiking in Sam Houston Natl Forest -- including the Lone Star Hiking Trail which also runs through the adjacent Huntsville State Park. Hiking trails, horse trails, multi-use areas, boat launches, camping (primative, campsite, RV areas), fishing, hunting, designated birding areas...if you can't do it there, you probably shouldn't be doing it!
- Sat Oct 17, 2015 1:14 pm
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It would be a bit of a drive but inside of your 5 hour window, but I spend a lot of time hiking in Sam Houston Natl Forest -- including the Lone Star Hiking Trail which also runs through the adjacent Huntsville State Park. Hiking trails, horse trails, multi-use areas, boat launches, camping (primative, campsite, RV areas), fishing, hunting, designated birding areas...if you can't do it there, you probably shouldn't be doing it! 
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:11 am
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Google doesn't count! If you look at the official link above, you not only see the official state page but also see the actual sign with the actual name.Abraham wrote:Glockster,
I think we're both right as I found it on Google as "Lost Maples State Park" in addition to "State Natural Area".
One thing I'm absolutely certain about is it's a wonderful place to hike as I've hiked many times in the past.
But Google often mistakes Nature Areas with parks and I see that in many states that have both designations as I think that it's because many states don't have both. and there are definite differences in both from a mission to facilities to activities permitted. In another state where I was also a Trail Ranger for the state and for awhile Google just never caught up with the name change...from 10 years prior.
It does look like a great place to get to and will have to do so myself one of these days. Might even see if they need me to do anything on the trails there.
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:47 am
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No, it actually is a "State Natural Area" and not a state park (http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lost-maples) -- "Lost Maples State Natural Area " but both fall under Texas Parks & Wildlife. No difference on carry, but natural areas are quite different from state parks.Abraham wrote:Lost Maples State Park.
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:05 am
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Added: found a Last Maples Nature Area, which is state so you are good to go there.Glockster wrote:I don't know that area at all so you may need to get an answer from someone with local knowledge about a specific trail. But start with you being able to carry in any State of Texas park or historical trail, any city or county owned trail or park) any national forest or national park (but in no building that is posted which means stores and offices and ranger stations).
As far as I know you cannot carry on any trail that falls within the boundaries that are under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers (and that is tricky because there are trails with in the watershed areas of lakes and rivers that fit that category). And in all of those authorized places CC is required (as that's still the only legal carry authorized) but it may be trickier come January as the rules and memos all signed only say CC, so I honestly don't know when that should catchup with OC changes). also, any trails on private property can of course be prohibited, and so keep an eye out for that and in general do not carry past on any trail that has purple painted rings or ribbons as that indicates no trespass at all.
I hike a lot, and volunteer for both the US Forest Service and Texas State Parks doing trail assessments, and I always carry and have never had a problem carrying on the trails other than trying to comfortably carry while also lugging around other equipment! Hope to see you on the trails someday!
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:03 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: New to the San Antonio area (hiking)
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Re: New to the San Antonio area (hiking)
I don't know that area at all so you may need to get an answer from someone with local knowledge about a specific trail. But start with you being able to carry in any State of Texas park or historical trail, any city or county owned trail or park) any national forest or national park (but in no building that is posted which means stores and offices and ranger stations).
As far as I know you cannot carry on any trail that falls within the boundaries that are under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers (and that is tricky because there are trails with in the watershed areas of lakes and rivers that fit that category). And in all of those authorized places CC is required (as that's still the only legal carry authorized) but it may be trickier come January as the rules and memos all signed only say CC, so I honestly don't know when that should catchup with OC changes). also, any trails on private property can of course be prohibited, and so keep an eye out for that and in general do not carry past on any trail that has purple painted rings or ribbons as that indicates no trespass at all.
I hike a lot, and volunteer for both the US Forest Service and Texas State Parks doing trail assessments, and I always carry and have never had a problem carrying on the trails other than trying to comfortably carry while also lugging around other equipment! Hope to see you on the trails someday!
As far as I know you cannot carry on any trail that falls within the boundaries that are under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers (and that is tricky because there are trails with in the watershed areas of lakes and rivers that fit that category). And in all of those authorized places CC is required (as that's still the only legal carry authorized) but it may be trickier come January as the rules and memos all signed only say CC, so I honestly don't know when that should catchup with OC changes). also, any trails on private property can of course be prohibited, and so keep an eye out for that and in general do not carry past on any trail that has purple painted rings or ribbons as that indicates no trespass at all.
I hike a lot, and volunteer for both the US Forest Service and Texas State Parks doing trail assessments, and I always carry and have never had a problem carrying on the trails other than trying to comfortably carry while also lugging around other equipment! Hope to see you on the trails someday!