South Shore - Playground parking area to Armadillo Ridge - Figure 8

Surveying His Domain
A regal looking Kingbird looks over his domain.
User: MikeHikes - 7/3/2024

Location: San Angelo State Park

Rating: 4stars
Difficulty: halfstar  Solitude: 5stars
Miles Hiked: 9.90 Miles  Elapsed Time: 5 hours

Comments:

Leg 1 -  Playground parking area > Horny Toad Trailhead > Horny Toad > Nature Trail > Lanky Lackey > WS to LL Connector > Burkett Park     3.2 miles

Leg 2 -  Burkett Park > Burkett Trail > Potts Creek > West Potts Creek > Roller Coaster Trail > WS to LL Connector > Burkett Park  3.9 miles

Leg 3 -  Burkett Park > Winding Snake > Chaparral > Playground parking area   2.8 miles

Temps started at 78 and ended at 98.  Sunny with steady 10-15mph SW breeze.

Easy hike along easy to see and traverse trails.  A few things seen today - lots of deer and fawns, cottontail rabbits, a skunk and quite a few birds (photo attached).  I was told by a mountain biker a cougar was spotted last week at 7 am near Burkett Park.  Unfortunately, no camera was handy so no photos.  I'd like to see a cougar but am not holding my breath.

NOTES -

Water, shade, info kiosk, toilets and a bicycle repair station are available at Playground parking area.

Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets are available at Burkett Park.



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Surveying His Domain
Area around San Angelo State Park