Near Horseshoe Lake Loop
Old Horseshoe Lake in Brazos Bend State Park occasionally houses herons.

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Horseshoe Lake Loop

2.0 (1 Rating)
A short, flat, easy trail that encircles Horseshoe Lake with chances to see alligators.
1.2
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingDogs AllowedLakeWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.17mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
54ft
High Point
49ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a short trail in Brazos Bend State Park that does a loop around Horseshoe Lake. The trail is flat, wide, and made of gravel fill so it's accessible for the whole family with the family dog too, provided it is leashed. You'll have to hike a very short ways down Elm Lake Loop to get to where the trail starts. You should be able to see alligators, birds, and a variety of plants on the trail.

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