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BTA 1st Sunday Hike (Super Bowl Sunday)
February 2, 2020 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Get out of the house and away from the hype and hike!
The Big Thicket Association and Big Thicket National Preserve are co-hosting hikes to explore different trails in the Big Thicket National Preserve.
On Sunday, February 2nd, we will hike the Kirby Nature Trail Inner Loop and to the Village Creek Iron Bridge. There are three loop options, ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 miles, pass through several plant communities, from baygalls to cypress sloughs to the riparian zone along Village Creek.
Hikers can also choose longer and shorter hiking options. We will return to our starting point at the Kirby Trailhead.
Meet at the Kirby Nature trail-head at 1:30 pm on FM 420 with water, snacks, insect repellent, and good walking shoes.
Participants can also meet the ranger at the visitor center at 1:15 pm and caravan to the trail-head.
Please note that except for service animals, pets are not permitted at public programs.
Logon to the web-site below to find out more about Kirby Nature Trail and other Big Thicket hiking trails and trail maps: https://www.nps.gov/bith/planyourvisit/trail-maps-and-descriptions.htm
This should be a 2- 3 hour hike.