South Shore - Playground parking area to Burkett Park Loop + Roadrunner Loop

10 Pointer
This buck saw me first and sprinted away. Looks to be a 10 pointer - good luck to him as a hunt is scheduled soon.
User: MikeHikes - 1/1/2026

Location: San Angelo State Park

Rating: 4stars
Difficulty: halfstar  Solitude: 5stars
Miles Hiked: 9.50 Miles  Elapsed Time: 5 hours

Comments:

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

Leg 2 -  Burkett Park > Winding Snake > Chaparral > Red Dam Loop > Chaparral > Playground parking area  3.2 miles

Leg 3 -  Playground parking area > Roadrunner Loop > Playground parking area    3.1 miles

Temp started at 40, ended at 57.  Brief sunny then overcast.  Steady 5-10mph SW Breeze.

Easy hike on New Year's Day.  Quite a few deer were out as well as a feral hog on Winding Snake (photo attached).  No threat was made so it was a peaceful encounter.  A few birds were out but overall, it was just a pleasant hike!

Staring miles for 2026 - 5011.4

NOTES - 

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

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

Water and shade available at numerous campsites along Roadrunner.  Water, shade, info kiosk and toilets available at three locations along Roadrunner.



Log Photos
10 Pointer
Area around San Angelo State Park