Last updated: January 12, 2024
Place
Woodlands Trail
NPS Photo / Scott Sharaga
Quick Facts
Location:
Dallardsville, TX
Amenities
8 listed
Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles
The Hike
Hike the Woodlands Trail to see Collins Pond, Big Sandy Creek, and dense stands of hardwood trees. Short hills add a few ups and downs to this shaded hike.
The outermost loop is 5.4 miles. Two connector trails create shorter loops of 3.3 or 4.5 miles.
Getting Here
GPS Coordinates:
30.679596, -94.699489
The trailhead is east of Livingston on FM 1276, between US 190 and Dallardsville.
Accessibility
The dirt trail goes through hilly terrain with uneven surfaces. The trail surface consists of leaf-covered hard-packed soil, wooden bridges, and grasses. The section near Big Sandy Creek is often muddy.
More Information
- Located in the Big Sandy Creek Unit of Big Thicket National Preserve
- Backcountry camping is allowed on the Woodlands Trail year-round with a free permit
- Download a trail map