Sweetleaf Nature Trail

Trail
1.00 Mile
N/A
Free
2point5stars (2.67)3
1star (1.17)
2stars (2.33)
N/A
No
No
N/A
Conroe
Montgomery
More Info
Photos
Outdoor Classes
A nice area where outdoor classes are held. (Photo by Blaze)
Swinging Bridge
A suspension bridge at the far end of the loop that is fun to walk across. Some of the planks are painted different colors to give it a rainbow effect. (Photo by Blaze)
Tenderfoot Bridge
The is the bridge at the midpoint. Note that the trail markers are easily seen. (Photo by Blaze)
Trail Map
Basically a simple loop that goes along the creek with two spanning bridges. (Photo by Blaze)
Entrance Off FM1488
This is the entrance to the trail as seen from the shoulder of FM1488. (Photo by Blaze)
Log Entries
Short Loop Trail
By Blaze on 2/2/2013
Rating: 2stars Difficulty: 1point5stars Solitude: 1star
Distance: 1.00 Mile Duration: 45 minutes

Sweetleaf Nature Trail sits right off FM1488.  You have to be on the lookout for it because there's only a small sign indicating where it is.  You might miss it while speeding down FM1488 at 60mph.

On the day I went, the gate to the dirt road entrance was closed.  Fortunately, right across the street is the WG Jones State Forest recreation area which has a small dirt parking lot.

After braving the crossing of FM1488 on foot, I stepped over the gate and walked about 1/4 mile before getting to the nature trailhead.  The trail basically parallels a small meandering stream.  The trail is well-marked and has many wood bridges along the way to help improve footing.  At the far-end of the loop, there is a small suspension bridge which is kind of fun since it flexes and swings when you walk across it.  Kids will love it.

I did see a deer, but there's not much solitude because of the noise of traffic roaring down FM1488 nearby.  It is a cool, little escape, however, if you want a getaway.

decent walk. lots of birds
By blkeller on 2/5/2008
Rating: 3stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: 3stars
Distance: 1.00 Mile Duration: 2 minutes

Went birding with the mother-in-law. Saw tons of birds including the woodpecker she was after.

Nice walk in the woods
By jmitchell on 5/4/2007
Rating: 3stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: 3stars
Distance: 1.00 Mile Duration: 45 minutes
I hiked the trails off of Hwy 242 with my dog. Very relaxing. I never saw anyone else. Quick easy get-away if you live in The Woodlands, TX or North Houston
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