ウォーカー郡のおすすめMTBライド

This junction offers a short detour south to Huntsville State Park, which spans 2,083.2 acres in the lush piney woods of the Sam Houston National Forest. Dominated by loblolly and shortleaf pine trees, the park features camping and picnic areas, with the 210-acre Lake Raven serving as its centerpiece. The lake offers fishing opportunities for crappie, perch, catfish, and bass. There are hiking trails, potable water, showers, restrooms, fishing piers, boat rentals, and launching ramps, making it an excellent spot for plenty of opportunities to enjoy this beautiful area.

The Triple C Trail was built by and named after the Civilian Conservation Corps. It encircles much of Huntsville State Park and is used for access to remote areas of the park by the maintenance team. It's generally flat and wide and thus makes a good option for beginner mountain bikers and adventurous gravel riders.

The centerpiece of this area is the 210-acre Lake Raven, with the park offering a variety of activities such as camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, swimming, and more. With over 21 miles of trails, you can explore the surroundings, and there are over 160 campsites if you wish to continue your exploration.

The Nature Center is located at a great access point to the several trails that explore Huntsville State Park. Here you will also find amenities such as toilet facilities and parking, as well as the park's headquarters to the northeast.

consult the map to find the Nat Forest trails

Get closer to nature as you hike across Lake Raven's wetlands and marshes. These boardwalks are a great place to run alongside the dragonflies, birds and other species that inhabit the area. Both the Triple C and Chinquapin Trails explore this section.

The NWCC trails are primarily designed for mountain bikers but hikers can still enjoy nature here. It's possible to piece together a lovely loop using the Lone Star Hiking Trail, which passes through the region. Snakes and various species of spider are common sights along the trails here.

Away from the main hiking trails at Huntsville State Park, the NWCC trails are mainly intended as mountain biking trails. Hikers can link the trails here with the Lone Star Hiking Trail – which passes through the area – to create satisfying loops. Show respect to both bikers and the resident wildlife and enjoy the serenity.