Park Mid-section - Burkett Park to Cougar Overlook Figure 8

One of the longer trails in the park, it is dirt with a lot of rocky portions as well. NOTE - The photo appears very dull as submitted but is very vibrant when I view it at home - a mystery!

User: MikeHikes - 12/26/2025

Location: San Angelo State Park

Rating: 4stars

Difficulty: halfstar

Solitude:

Miles Hiked: 8.70 Miles Elapsed Time: 4 hours, 20 minutes

Comments:

Leg 1 - Burkett Park > WS to LL Connector > Roller Coaster > West Potts Creek > Potts Creek (W) > Turkey Creek > 5 Points Junction > Flintstone (N) > Cougar Overlook 5.3 miles

Leg 2 - Cougar Overlook > park service road (SW then S) > Trailhead to Trailhead > Burkett Trail > Burkett Park 3.4 miles

Temp started at 60, ended at 77. Sunny then slightly overcast. Steady SW breeze at 5-10mph.

Easy hike along dry, easy to see and traverse trails. A few deer were spotted but today was bird day. Cardinals, White Crowned Sparros, Meadowlarks, a Kestrel, and red-tailed hawk and the biggest surprise was a Belted Kingfisher at Turkey Creek. What water is there was stagnant so I assume the Kingfisher quickly moved on to a better hunting locale. The trails were good, the weather pleasant and the solitude was nice - a good hike!

NOTES -

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

Water, shade and info kiosk available at 5 Points Junction.

Shade, info kiosk and a bicycle repair station available at Cougar Overlook.

Log Photos

A Portion of Turkey Creek Trail

Area around San Angelo State Park