North Shore - Area 7 Annex

Temp started at 75, ended at 91.  Sunny with some clouds, light breeze then a little stronger as the hike progressed.

The route is simple - walk through the swinging gate and follow the old truck/jeep trail all the way to the end before returning on the same route.  It's approximately 3 miles long but with detours to the river, the distance increases a little.

Wanted to check the North Concho River after the recent rains.  Large portions of the river has water, not real deep but nonetheless, there is water in the river.  A few places have dry gaps between wet areas.  Vegetation was pretty thick, not too many animals seen except for deer both whitetail and a pair of Axis deer.  Some birds but nothing unusual. 

My objective was to see the river and I did that.  Probably won't be back to this area for another year or more. 

NOTES -

If you want to go on this trail, I strongly recommend you check in with park personnel at the South Shore gatehouse and get the gate combo.  Park your car inside the park at the bath/toilet parking area and walk across FM2288 to the trail.  You can park by the trail entrance but I wouldn't recommend it - too much glass and "openness" by the trailhead.