Sunrise Trail - Amistad

Sunrise Trail is an out-and-back hike with gradual slopes. It is a great place for observinganimals.

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Location:

Sunrise Trailhead

Significance:

Trail with parking in Lyon's Club parking lot. Three spaces nearest Highway 90 allowed for Sunrise Trail use.

Designation:

3 standard vehicle, nearest Highway 90

MANAGED BY:

Lyon's Club

Amenities

4 listed

Benches/Seating, Cellular Signal, Pets Allowed, Trailhead

Limited, paved parking for Sunrise Trail. Property owners are allowing the three spaces nearest Highway 90 to be used for this purpose. Suitable for standard vehicles. The Sunrise Trail is approximately 1.5 miles long and connects the parking lot at 9685 Hwy 90 West to Spur 454. The hike begins on the Highway 90-side of the covered area but soon after cuts back toward the water. Located on the old Brite Ranch, there often is opportunity to view a large variety of plants and birds on this hike. There are benches on which to sit and enjoy the sweeping views of the lake. The map also depicts where the shoreline is in relation to the trail when the reservoir is at 1117 feet above mean sea level (amsl) in lighter blue and 1100 feet amsl in darker blue. The park boundary is in red. The inset shows where the trail is in relation to San Pedro Campground.