Birdwatchers Trail

See Menard Creek on the Birdwatchers Trail.

NPS Photo / Scott Sharaga

Quick Facts

Location:

Menard Creek Corridor Unit | Romayor, TX

Amenities

4 listed

Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed, Picnic Table, Trailhead

The Birdwatchers Trail leads past Menard Creek to a quiet spot to look for birds and see the Trinity River in the distance.

• Distance: ¾ mile roundtrip
• Type: Out-and-back
• Location: Menard Creek Corridor Unit
• Trailhead: Parking lot on Forest Park Lane
• Lat/Long: 30.488579, -94.837222

Overview

Begin the hike at the parking lot on Forest Park Lane, marked with a picnic table.

Shortly into the hike, a side trail leads to the right (north) to a view of Menard Creek. After enjoying the view, return to the trail and continue through the woods.

The trail ends at a picnic table with views of the Trinity River, an important migration route for birds. When ready to return to the trailhead, retrace your steps.

More Information

• Explore the Menard Creek Corridor Unit

Accessibility

The trail is generally flat with a short decline near the beginning. Hikers may encounter large puddles and mud on the trail even if it has not rained for several days. The trail ends at a picnic table in a grassy area.

Birdwatchers Trail

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The Birdwatchers Trail is a ¾-mile roundtrip hike in the Menard Creek Corridor Unit of Big Thicket National Preserve.