June Second Sunday Sierra
Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk Hike
June 8, 2025
10:00 AM
5305 Tyrrell Park Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705
GPS Coordinates: 30o01’29” N 94o08’55” W
Join us for a hike at Beaumont's famous wetland area-Cattail Marsh.
Cattail Marsh includes 900-acres of scenic wetlands along with a boardwalk that features two covered platforms, providing access to incredible views of the wetlands’ abundant wildlife. Originally constructed in 1993 by the Beaumont Public Utilities Department as the final phase of Beaumont's wastewater treatment system, this natural and innovative process has attracted the interest of environmentalists and wildlife professionals from across the state.
Today, Cattail Marsh is a wildlife refuge for a variety of aquatic mammals and more than 300 species of birds annually, including: pelicans, egrets, roseate spoonbills, ducks, ibis, doves and red-winged blackbirds. More than eight miles of gravel levee roads are found within the marsh.
We will meet at 10:00 AM at the Cattail Marsh parking area within Tyrrell Park.
First leg of the hike will be about 2.1 miles, which will bring us back to the parking area and boardwalk. If anyone wants a longer hike, the second leg will be about 2.5 miles, ending again at the parking area. See the map below for the proposed route.
Anticipated time:
Leg 1: 1 to 1.5 hours
Leg 2: 1.5 to 2 hours
Wanna see Cattail Marsh, but cannot walk that far? No worries! We have arranged for the City of Beaumont shuttle bus. To reserve your spot: email
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Plan for your hike:
Bring a refillable container with water. We will provide water at the beginning of the hike, but there will be no refills along the hike.
Trails are mostly level, but contain some gravel and rocks, so make sure to wear proper footwear.
Wear clothing appropriate for the weather.
There is NO SHADE anywhere along the route. Make sure to wear/bring sunscreen. If you like, an umbrella can be used for shade as you walk.
No dogs, please.
There are restrooms in Tyrrell Park, but NONE along the hiking trails.
This is unfettered nature. You may see any of the following along the trail, so please be prepared and keep any children close to you.
Alligators
Snakes
Birds
Bugs of all sorts!
Frogs
Nutria
Deer
Turtles
Otters
Etc.
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