Nice hike on a rainy 4th of July morning

Comments: Drove in from NW Austin with my dog, LucyFur, for an early morning hike on the 4th of July. It was pouring -- we waited for an hour hoping the rain would stop, but decided to go for it. Very secluded and quiet. Enjoyed the forest. I plan to use this hike for backpacking practice in the fall. The trail head is right across the street from some walk-in camp sites. You can backpack the loop and camp for the night. Then backpack the loop again the next day.