I hit Huntsville State Park before sunrise and was in the empty back sections of the park by dawn. With clear skies and temps in the 50s it was a perfect morning for hiking. I carried a gallon of water (just for weight) and about 10 pounds of stuff (like a change of clothes for the drive back) in the backpack for even more weight. It was a pretty leisurely hike though. I circled the entire park – just over ten miles – in a little over three hours. It felt good to get out of the gym again but I wish we had more challenging terrain and trails nearby.
watch out for gators
I’ve never actually seen one there. I think only a few small sections of trail cross what I’d consider prime alligator habitat. It isn’t as sketchy as Brazos Bend. I’ve seen monsters, 10′ long and longer, there.