Cancelled – Brazos Bend SP closed due to flooding

on the photo: Red-shouldered Hawk – they breed and nest in the Park

This is a perfect birding hike for a newbie or a birder with years of experience.

For the newbie, it’s just a hike with friends where you’ll see lots of birds.  You can learn about them or not, up to you.  For the experienced birder, with 5,000 acres of wilderness you never know what might decide to pay a visit!  You don’t even need to be a birder if you just want to come out and enjoy a leisurely hike.  Of course, birds are by no means the only wildlife we will see!!  We’ll start at 40 Acre Lake observation platform, spend some time at the Observation Tower then head down the Spillway Trail to the bridge.  It’s not unusual to see 10-15 species from the platform alone.

Round trip is +/- 3 miles and takes +/-2 hours.

There is a $7 entrance fee unless you have a State Park Pass.  You’ll need to be at Headquarters by 7:45 to make it to 40 Acre Lake by 8:00.  The gate is usually open by 7:30. You will need to fill out an Early Check-In envelope and pay your entrance fee before heading to the meeting location.  You need to fill out the envelope and get a sticker for your windshield even if you have a Pass.
How to find us:  Take the Park Road to the first parking lot on the left.  We will be in front of the restrooms.  If you are running late look for us on the Observation Platform beyond the restrooms.