휴스턴 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Set aside under the Texas Wilderness Act of 1984, the Big Slough Wilderness is a lovely place to explore. Covering 3,639 acres (1,472 ha), it features beguiling oxbow lakes and beautiful vegetation. The running here is superb and remote feeling.

Ratcliff Lake is the southern trailhead and start point of the 4 C National Recreation Trail in the Davy Crockett National Forest. From here, it's possible to run the full 32 kilometers (20 mi) to the northern trailhead at Neches Bluff Overlook, though you'd need to arrange transport to get back to the start.

Ratcliff Lake is the southern trailhead and start point of the 4 C National Recreation Trail in the Davy Crockett National Forest. The lake was once a mill pond for a sawmill, which operated in the early 20th century. At the site there are swimming areas, an amphitheater, camping grounds and a plethora of wildlife.

Neches Bluff Overlook is the northern trailhead for the Four C National Recreation Trail, a 20-mile (32 km) path through much of the Davy Crockett National Forest. From the platform, you get a glorious view across the Neches River region, with its hard-pinewood forests. There are picnic and camping facilities here too.

Set aside under the Texas Wilderness Act of 1984, the Big Slough Wilderness is a lovely place to explore. Covering 3,639 acres (1,472 ha), it features beguiling oxbow lakes and beautiful vegetation. The hiking here is serene and wheeled vehicles are not allowed, including bicycles.