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A nice swimming beach and the original CCC Bath House.
Jul 25, 2024 near Lindale, TX
Rent a kayak at the boathouse, built by the CCC in the 30's.
Jul 25, 2024 near Lindale, TX
The original CCC trail through the pines is beautiful!
Jul 25, 2024 near Lindale, TX
Pitcher Plants along the boardwalk.
Jun 5, 2023 near Wildwood, TX
Transition from boardwalk to maintained natural trail through the Big Thicket.
Jun 5, 2023 near Wildwood, TX
Observation deck (upper right) along the boardwalk in the field of Pitcher Plants.
Jun 5, 2023 near Wildwood, TX
Close up of one the trails name sake, the Pitcher Plant.
Jun 5, 2023 near Wildwood, TX
Trail begins with concrete pavement transitions to a nice boardwalk then to a well-maintained natural trail.
Jun 5, 2023 near Wildwood, TX
Trailhead area
Jun 5, 2023 near Wildwood, TX
Sign at the trailhead
May 14, 2022 near Wildwood, TX
Typical view of the trail
May 14, 2022 near Wildwood, TX
Entering the blackhole.
Jan 23, 2022 near Woodville, TX
Huffman Creek
Apr 3, 2021 near Shepherd, TX
One of the many creek crossings - muddy but jumpable.
Mar 15, 2021 near New Wav…, TX
The beauty of the Big Thicket
Jan 20, 2021 near Woodville, TX
Bridge on the Whispering Pines Trail at Tyler State Park.
Nov 12, 2020 near Lindale, TX
Whispering Pines trail at Tyler State Park.
Nov 12, 2020 near Lindale, TX
Wild life pond. Has perch. Would be a good place for fly fishing using a spinning reel and casting bubble with a mosquito.  You can see it from the trail. Would even be a great place for lunch!
Oct 18, 2020 near Hickory…, TX
Over weight and rough shape I still made the whole trail with ease!  I would recommend this hike for anyone just wanting to get out.
Oct 18, 2020 near Hickory…, TX
Small creek crossing. If hiked during the rainy season you would get your feet wet. Gentle approach and departure for crossing.
Oct 18, 2020 near Hickory…, TX
Crossing the Farm Road 2781.
Oct 18, 2020 near Hickory…, TX
Trail marker indicating a left turn on the trail.  Kind of like NASCAR.
Oct 18, 2020 near Hickory…, TX
Welcome to the DCNF.
Oct 18, 2020 near Hickory…, TX
The routes are well marked, but there are a number of different paths to take so planning ahead of time is recommended.
Aug 3, 2020 near Anderson, TX
Pond
Mar 18, 2020 near New Wav…, TX
Wooden bridge
Mar 18, 2020 near New Wav…, TX
Rose Vervain
Mar 18, 2020 near New Wav…, TX
More open pine forest, some brush.
Mar 18, 2020 near New Wav…, TX
Young Sassafras tree.
Mar 18, 2020 near Anderson, TX
Woodhouse's Toad
Mar 18, 2020 near Anderson, TX
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