Village Creek – Kirby Nature Trail loop from Big Thicket Trailhead Parking

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Village Creek – Kirby Nature Trail loop from Big Thicket Trailhead Parking

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Village Creek – Kirby Nature Trail loop from Big Thicket Trailhead Parking

02:08

8.36km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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57 m

Trailhead and parking lot Kirby Trail

Highlight • Parking

nps.gov/bith/planyourvisit/maps.htm

The Kirby Trail parking lot is located not far from the Visitor Center. Hike through a pine forest.

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1.45 km

View of swampy areas

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There are always marshy areas to admire to the right or left of the path.

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3.78 km

Sandhill Loop

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The Sandhill Loop is a one-mile (1.6 km) loop off the main Turkey Creek Trail. It takes you through an intriguing ecosystem, with desert plants like prickly pear cactus. The …

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4.91 km

Bridge at the Sandhill Loop junction

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Coming from the Kirbey Trail, via a section of the Turkey Greek Trail, you can incorporate the Sandhill Loop here.

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6.16 km

Village Creek

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The serene waters of Village Creek feature on the Kirby Nature Trail. The trail is a great way to experience the natural beauty of the Big Thicket and also links …

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7.83 km

Kirby Nature Trail

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The Kirby Trail can easily be extended to 10 km by incorporating the Sandhill Loop, which follows a section of the Turkey Greek Trail. This is essentially a sandy singletrack …

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8.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.26 km

114 m

Surfaces

8.26 km

114 m