1 mile roundtrip | The Beaver Slide Trail is a hidden gem. This short hike leads hikers past several scenic ponds and sloughs. Keep an eye out for beaver dams along the way!
14.7 miles roundtrip | The Big Sandy Trail follows old logging roads through the woods. This is the only trail in the preserve open to bicycles and horses.
Cattail Marsh provides habitat for many kinds of birds. A boardwalk and shaded viewing area provide opportunities for birding and scenic views. Several miles of trails go along the edge of the wetlands.
In honor of the National Park Service's centennial anniversary in 2016, this former logging site has been replanted in hopes that future generations may enjoy a thriving longleaf pine savannah.
This boat launch provides access to the confluence of the Neches River and Pine Island Bayou. It's located northwest of Vidor, across the river from the Saltwater Barrier.
Find a nice view of Pine Island Bayou from Cooks Lake Day-Use Area. This is a popular spot for fishing. Bring your own chairs, as there are no picnic tables or benches here. Located between Beaumont and Lumberton.
This pleasant picnic area sits on the bank of Pine Island Bayou. A picnic table and shaded path along the water await you. Edgewater is located north of Beaumont.
1½ to 2½ miles roundtrip | Experience the Big Thicket on a gentle loop hike through different kinds of forest. See majestic bald cypress trees and knees and Village Creek.
1 mile roundtrip | Follow an easy loop that leads to a boardwalk through a pitcher plant bog where you can look for carnivorous plants in spring and summer.
This log cabin, built in 1934, was once the home of the Staley family. While the inside of the cabin is not open to the public, visitors can walk around the grounds, shaded beneath a canopy of oaks, and use the picnic tables.
This small, secluded, historic cemetery dates back to the late 1800s. It lies deep in the woods of the Big Thicket. A long dirt road leads to the site.
14 miles one-way | This is the northern terminus of the Turkey Creek Trail. The trail heads south from here and roughly follows the course of Turkey Creek.
This is one of several places along Village Creek where you can launch a kayak, canoe, or small boat. From here, it's 7.1 miles downriver to the boat launch on US 96.
This is one of several places along Village Creek where you can launch a kayak, canoe, or small boat. From here, it's 8.6 miles downriver to the boat launch at TX 327.
This is one of several places along Village Creek where you can launch a kayak, canoe, or small boat. From here, it's 2.1 miles downriver to the boat launch on Baby Galvez Road.
This is one of several places along Village Creek where you can launch a kayak, canoe, or small boat. From here, it's 3.2 miles downriver to the boat launch at Village Creek State Park.
5 miles roundtrip | The Woodlands Trail loops through different kinds of forest landscapes and some hilly terrain. Find a scenic pond near the beginning of the trail.
The Bridge to Nowhere is an abandoned bridge at the end of a dirt road in the Lance Rosier Unit. It's a quiet place to enjoy the scenery of Little Pine Island Bayou.
