Good Job, Sugar Land!!!

OK, after hiking the past few days in some of Houston's ghettos/barrios and being somewhat concerned for my safety and well-being, I needed to change it up, so I went to Sugar Land. :)

I started my hike at Lost Creek Park, but quickly caught the Oyster Creek Trail.  I was very impressed with this park.  Those who designed it did their homework.  The signage was excellent, distance markers were placed every 1/4 mile, parking was amply provided, the trail was concrete and well-maintained, rest benches were ubiquitous, and there were even emergency phones with a direct line to the Sugar Land Police Department placed throughout the park.  It was obvious that some money was put into this park and it creates a "quality" atmosphere where families and individuals can go and be safe.  Good job, Sugar Land!!!

I followed the "official" trail to its end at Dulles Ave., but I noticed a concrete paved path continued on the other side of the road, so I crossed over and continued.  The path continued all the way to Murphy Road so I was pleased to get some additional mileage in.  Also, as an additional feature, the parks and recreation folks have created the "Edible Arbor Trail", which is a section where numerous trees bearing various types of fruits and nuts have been planted.  The city encourages people to pick and eat the fruit during the harvest season, so it's kind of like hiking through a farm.  I should note that this appeared to be a new development as many trees were still in the process of being planted and were not yet bearing any fruit or nuts, but I loved the concept.  Again, good job, Sugar Land!!!

After reaching the terminus point, I turned around and walked back the way I came and completed the rest of the "official" trail.  Very scenic park and a very enjoyable hike.