Purdon, Texas

Hubbard City Lakes Park is located about two miles south of the town center of Hubbard off of Highway 31. If you're heading south on 31 you'll make a right on to Country Road 3360 (and if you're heading north you'll make a left). It will be a dirt road, but I took my VW wagon on it so most cars ...

Navasota River Trail is an approximately 3.4 mile out and back trail following along the Navasota with several viewpoints located near Mexia, TX. This is a great trail for hiking, running, or simply stretching your legs. Dogs are welcome on the trail on-leash. 

Springfield Nature Trail is a loop trail that runs along the southeast side of Springfield Lake in Fort Parker State Park located near Mexia, TX. This trail is used by both hikers and runners and is family friendly. Dogs are permitted on this trail. 

Fairfield State Park North Loop is a ~2 mile trail with spectacular lake views located near Fairfield, TX. This trail is dog friendly (on-leash).

Cameron Park is shared by hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and dog walkers. You can also fish and canoe in the park. The trail system offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape and is a great place to see wildflowers and wildlife.  There are restrooms, water fountai...

Wolfpen Hike and Bike Green and Blue Trail is a loop trail starting at Purtis Creek Trailhead located near Eustace, TX. The adventure begins next to the lake offering a scenic starting point in Purtis Creek State Park. The trail is mostly flat and a little wider, making this not too strenuous of ...

Wolfpen Hike and Bike Blue Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mabank, TX. This trail in Purtis Creek State Park is a little more rugged than other trails in the eastern part of Texas. The trail and other in the state park are clearly marked making it easy to follow along....

Beaver Slide Nature Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Eustace, TX. This hike is fairly quick and is family-friendly. You can pack your camping gear into the primitive sites if you're looking for an overnight. Learn more about the campsites on the Texas.gov site.  Th...

Lake Whitney is about 35 miles north of Waco, Texas. From Gholson Road, go left on Ranch Road 2114; then a left on Hwy 22, exit on FM 56 North, then exit on FM 2841. Google Maps will take you to the correct location if you head to Walling Bend Park.  There will be a parking lot on the left, and r...

Post Oak Trail is an approximately 1.5 mile loop hike that is both family and dog friendly located near Seagoville, TX.