Near Kirby Nature Trail Inner Loop
Although Big Thicket is a National Preserve, dogs are allowed.

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Kirby Nature Trail Inner Loop

4.0 (5 Ratings)
An interpretive trail through a diverse environment.
1.7
mi
Distance
36
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/CreekWildlife
Access Issues
Be sure to check for trail closures after it has rained a lot. The park is free to access.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.72mi
Distance
36ft
Elevation Gain
46ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
104ft
High Point
57ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Kirby Nature Trail is a very wide and fairly accessible trail that begins right from the Kirby Nature Trail parking area. Parts of the trail are paved, parts are boardwalk, and the remainder is either wide packed dirt or gravel fill. In theory, you could fit a wheelchair along the entire loop as the trail is always at least four feet wide, but parts of the trail are soft sand or gravel that could be tough going. The Kirby Nature Trail passes though a very wide variety of ecosystems in a short distance and has informative plaques along the way so you can learn about what you are seeing.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
Looking for more condition reports?
View History

Nearby Hike Routes

Find more hikes near: Kountze, TexasWildwood, TexasWarren, Texas
Kirby and Sandhill Loop

Hike Route

Kirby and Sandhill Loop

Family Friendly
easy
5.11 mi
+87 ft
Yaupon Trail and Logger's Loop Trail

Hike Route

Yaupon Trail and Logger's Loop Trail

Wildlife
moderate
5.46 mi
+30 ft
Lake Houston Loop

Hike Route

Lake Houston Loop

Birding
moderate
9.93 mi
+61 ft
Stagecoach Trail

Hike Route

Stagecoach Trail

easy
1.11 mi
+14 ft
Riverwalk Trail

Hike Route

Riverwalk Trail

Views
easy
1.57 mi
+4 ft
Blue Goose Nature Trail

Hike Route

Blue Goose Nature Trail

Lake
easy
0.5 mi
+0 ft
Contributors
Karl W