New trails open and improved at Trinity River Refuge

Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge has opened a new set of hiking trails in Liberty, TX. These trails provide a primitive hiking experience through undisturbed bottomland hardwood forests, with opportunities to view native wildlife and a range of natural habitats. All trails are fully-marked and ready to be hiked without the need of a map for guidance, but only open from sunrise to sunset.

To hike the trails, follow the marked yellow posts, as well as colored tree markers, to navigate your way throughout the trail system. At the start of the hike, you will pass through three closed gates. The gates just mean that it is walk-in only.

There are 5.3 miles of total trails, broken up into three separately marked segments: Possum Passel Pass (1.2 m), Great Egret’s Ridge Loop (2.0 m) and Boggy Boots Loop (1.5 m). This allows you to choose from a range of hiking levels, from a more maintained and relaxed walk along Possum Passel Pass, to a longer, more rugged, hike along Great Egret’s Ridge Loop, which boasts three scenic outlooks and access to Trinity River. To get the full experience of the trails, check out the farthest trail — Boggy Boots Loop — and complete them all.

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