The Top 18 Attractions in Montgomery County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Montgomery County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Montgomery County is a region where 18
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 17, 2025
Lake Woodlands
Highlight • Lake
The north side of Lake Woodlands has a great little network of paved trails along the lakeside, from Northshore Park up to Research Forest Drive. The lake itself has decorative …
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George Mitchell Nature Preserve
Highlight • Forest
Glorious woodland trails await at the George Mitchell Nature Preserve. There are miles of hiking and biking trails here, while you can connect to the longer trails that explore the …
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Spring Creek Greenway
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The goal of the Spring Creek Greenway is to provide a 40-mile corridor of forested trail that will include habitat for eagles, foxes, salamanders, and more. Due to all of …
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Lone Star Hiking Trail (LSHT) Trailhead #1
Highlight • Trail
This trailhead, also known as Richards Trailhead Parking Lot #1, is the official access point for the Wilderness Section—the first of 11 segments of the 96-mile Lone Star Hiking Trail …
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Little Lake Creek Wilderness
Highlight • Forest
Pole Creek, Sand Branch, and Little Lake Creek all flow through the Little Lake Creek Wilderness, a 3,855-acre (1,560 ha) area set aside in the Texas Wilderness Act of 1984. …
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Trail alongside Pole Creek
Highlight • Trail
This is a lovely section of trail alongside Pole Creek in the Sam Houston National Forest. It features on the Lone Star Hiking Trail, a 208-kilometer (129 mi) route across the national forest.
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Rise of the Midgard Serpent Sculpture, Lake Woodlands
Highlight • Monument
"Rise of the Midgard Serpent" is an art exhibition in Lake Woodlands by Marc Rosenthal. There is a good view of the serpent from the bike path along the river's bank.
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Shadow Lake
Highlight • Lake
Shadow Lake is a great small pond surrounded by plants and teeming with fish, turtles, frogs, and waterfowl in The Woodlands, Texas. There is a boardwalk around the pond and …
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Cochran Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Cochran Trail runs north to south down the eastern end of the William Goodrich Jones State Forest. It's a lovely woodland to explore, with a network of trails on …
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Tea Cup Island and Dragon Sculpture, Lake Woodlands
Highlight • Lake
South Shore Park is a minimal park that offers some pretty sweet views of Lake Woodlands. You can either stick to the bike path or leave your bike behind for …
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