Celebrate spring in full bloom with a 10-mile easy-to-moderately easy hike at Lake Somerville State Park. April is peak wildflower season here, and the trails burst with vibrant color - fields of bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, and countless other blooms lining the path.
We’ll begin at the Nails Creek access road and make our way through some of the park’s most scenic areas, including a visit to Flag Pond and a loop through the peaceful, nature-rich Waldo’s Loop. Expect gentle terrain, wide-open views, and plenty of opportunities to stop for photos or simply soak in the beauty of spring in Central Texas.
This hike is perfect for anyone who wants a relaxed, refreshing outdoor experience surrounded by nature’s best colors of the year.
After our hike, we’ll head over to Burton Short Stop to enjoy some good food.
Pro tip: Be sure and make your day pass reservation online, and bring a printed copy with you since our starting point is outside of where the park HQ is located.
Starting point:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YM2i8Ggp99EvkbcF6
Eats: Burton Short Stop (Sat. 7 AM-9 PM) -
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Important information:
- Reservations: They are available online from
https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/, 30 days prior to the event for a day pass, and 5 months prior for camping reservations. See the shared Google Calendar (
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=ZGU0NjNhMzkxNzBhNGQ2MjUyZTBhMGFiODgyNDFmNDM4ZjAzYmFlMTNkNTczZjM2NTViNDk2NDc5NTc0YmJiMUBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t) which has all of the scheduled events, and event reminders about obtaining passes. Make sure you print them out and bring them with you to make your trip a smooth one!
- Waiver/Release: Make sure you fill out a waiver/release form (
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vdhCDW7bpvdlmnkPrV_n0iUwR_7QB7GRvBBT1tLWlKY/edit?usp=sharing) and either send it to me as a PDF (Facebook messenger is fine), or print it out and bring it with you. I will have blanks available at the start of the event if you forget. However, you WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to join the adventure without one being completed!
- What to bring?: Required items are - A positive attitude, at least 3L of water, and snacks. Nice to have things are - Personal first aid kit, electrolytes, hiking poles, head covering and/or sunscreen.
- As always: If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to post in the discussion or message me directly. I'm happy to help, and answer any questions!
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