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Stephen F. Austin Experimental Forest Interpretive Trail

Stephen F. Austin Experimental Forest Interpretive TrailDescription

Just minutes away from Lufkin and Nacogdoches, the Stephen F. Austin Experimental Forest features interpretive trails along Jack Creek, a spring-fed perennial stream lined with 100-year-old pine and hardwood trees.  The Jack Creek Trail, just under a mile long, has a hard surface, is wheelchair accessible, and is rated moderate difficulty. The Forest Management Loop Trail is a more strenuous two-mile natural surface trail. Visitors will enjoy five different forest types, which support roughly 150 bird species, 80 butterfly species, and 30 kinds of mammals.

Amenities: bird watching, hiking, picnicking; restroom and fountains near the parking area.

Location: Administration at  506 Hayter Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75965-3556. Trail location at FM 2782 between US 59 and Tx 7.

Directions & map: From Nacogdoches, take US Hwy 59 south for approximately 11 miles. Turn right onto FM 2782 for approximately 3 miles. Turn left into the Stephen F. Austin Experimental Forest and follow the signs.

Admission: Day use only.

 

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Stephen F. Austin Experimental Forest

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