Start with a water crossing, head up to beautiful views, head up and up and up to the refuge, which you can actually go in here unlike at Trailhead Park or Old Lampasas (thought you need a permit March-June so we couldn't go in but there is a number you can call for one, and I think it hooks up with Jester Mountain). We tried to come down the other way but didn't realize we were on the road and not the path so watch for the turnoff. Lots of side trails too. Great workout!