After a hike in the beautiful Lake Houston Wilderness Park, a visit to the Joe Turner Nature Center allows you to learn more about the local environment and the creatures that inhabit it. There are plenty of critters on display within the center, including spiders and insects in the Interesting Inverts Room, while the Amphibians Room boasts various snake species and many lizards and amphibians.

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Best Hikes to Joe Turner Nature Center

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1. Loggers Loop — Lake Houston Wilderness Park

8.71km

02:12

10m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Forest, North River and South River Trails out and back — Lake Houston Wilderness Park

12.3km

03:07

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Peach Creek Trail – Lake Isabel loop from Timberland

15.9km

04:01

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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Wednesday 21 January

21°C

13°C

69 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Montgomery County, Texas, United States

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Joe Turner Nature Center

1. Loggers Loop — Lake Houston Wilderness Park

2. Forest, North River and South River Trails out and back — Lake Houston Wilderness Park

3. Peach Creek Trail – Lake Isabel loop from Timberland

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