샌재신토 카운티 주변 최고의 가족 하이킹 & 워킹 코스

The Big Creek Scenic Area spans 1,460 acres and is a designated special area within the Sam Houston National Forest. With its meandering creeks, diverse flora and fauna, and lush pinewood forests, it provides an exceptional opportunity to observe many typical bird species found in the eastern Texas Piney Woods and Big Thicket region. While camping is not permitted within the Big Creek Scenic Area, there are several nearby options available at the Double Recreation Area or Tarkington Trail Camp.

The Big Creek Trail is one of four in the Big Creek Scenic Area, along with the long-distance Lone Star Hiking Trail, the White Oak Trail and the Pine Trail. This is the longest of the loops in the Scenic Area and it follows Big Creek before exploring some of the region's beautiful woodland.

Big Creek Scenic Area is a beautiful place to explore, with 1,420 acres (575 ha) of mixed hardwood pine forest and the gorgeous Big Creek. Four trail loops leave the parking area, allowing you to choose the length of your adventure. Bear in mind that camping isn't permitted in the Scenic Area but you can camp at the nearby Double Lake Recreation Area.

From the Double Lake Recreation area you can access the Lone Star Hiking Trail, giving you the opportunity to experience the Big Creek Scenic Area. The lake is beautiful in itself and there are various camping amenities around it. A 21-mile (34 km) mountain bike trail also explores the land around the lake.

This section of the Lone Star Hiking Trail passes through the Double Lake Recreation Area. There's a campsite to the southeast of the lake, should you be at the end of your day's hiking. The Lone Star Hiking Trail is a long-distance footpath and the longest trail in the State of Texas.